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Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Levaquin-2

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Levaquin as follows: Levaquin intake can increase the risk for skin rash and photosensitivity. Individuals with history of photosensitivity and taking Levaquin should avoid natural and bright lights or use sunscreens, to prevent any photosensitive responses from developing. Watch closely for development of any opportunistic infections, such as, oral candidiasis with white patches in the mouth, to be reported to the physician. Levaquin can significantly [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Levaquin-1

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Levaquin as follows: Discuss with your doctor regarding any previous allergic responses you experienced with antibiotics belonging to the Quinolones group, such as, Norfloxacin, Ofloxacin, and Ciprofloxacin. Patients with history of antibiotic associated diarrhea must be cautious about using Levaquin. Discuss with your doctor regarding your history of the same. Report to your doctor regarding any persistent diarrhea, abdominal pain and cramping, and blood or [...]

Contraindications for Using Levaquin-2

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Levaquin as follows: Levaquin undergoes minimal metabolism and is primarily excreted unchanged in the urine. Individuals with compromised renal functions tend to retain the drug in the circulation longer, thus resulting in toxicity. Levaquin should be avoided or used with extreme caution in such individuals. Levaquin carries the risk for hepatic damage and so, should be used with caution in individuals with history of compromised liver function. Watch [...]

Contraindications for Using Levaquin-1

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Levaquin as follows: Patients with history of antibiotic associated diarrhea must be cautious about using Levaquin. Discuss with your doctor regarding your history of the same. Patients with history of opportunistic infections must be cautious about using Levaquin. Discuss with your doctor regarding your history of the same. Peripheral neuropathy can sometimes get worse with use of Levaquin. Patients with history of peripheral neuropathy are at increased risk [...]

Side Effects of Levaquin Use-4

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Levaquin as follows: Opportunistic fungal infections The friendly normal flora residing in the human body help prevent growth of opportunistic infections. Levaquin by destroying the normal flora, tips the balance in favor of opportunistic infections. So, long term use of Levaquin carries a risk of opportunistic fungal infections, such as, thrush and yeast infections. Peripheral neuropathy Long term Levaquin intake can lead to serious problems of [...]