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Side Effects of Levaquin Use-3

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Levaquin as follows: Central nervous system findings Levaquin use can sometimes result in severe dizziness, confusion, hallucinations, tremors, and seizures. Hepatic damage Long term Levaquin intake can lead to hepatic injury, thus compromising liver function. Hepatic injury and altered liver function can result in increased bilirubin levels in the body, resulting in itching, jaundice with yellowing of skin and sclera, dark urine, altered metabolism with nausea [...]

Side Effects of Levaquin Use-2

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Levaquin as follows: Anaphylaxis A rare, but serious anaphylactic response can occur for Levaquin. Patients can present with extreme itching and rash, swelling of the face and throat, dizziness, bronchoconstriction, and difficulty breathing. This is an emergency and medical attention should be sought immediately, without any delay. Cardiac arrhythmias Levaquin can precipitate irregular heartbeats, life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias in individuals with history of cardiac arrhythmias. Individuals with [...]

Side Effects of Levaquin Use-1

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Levaquin as follows: Nausea and vomiting This is the most common side effect of Levaquin. Taking the antibiotic with some food and water can minimize the effects of nausea and vomiting. Diarrhea Human intestines have a lot of bacteria, both good and bad, living in a sensitive balance with each other. This helps maintain the normal natural intestinal environment. Levaquin works by killing the bacteria. While [...]

How to Take Levaquin Intravenous

Patient was educated on how to take Levaquin intravenous as follows: Levaquin can also be taken as an IV infusion. Make sure the medication is clear and free of any suspended particles, before use. Discard the vial at the notice of any suspended particles. Also, discard the vial, if contents are cloudy or discolored or if the vial is cracked. Evenly space out the IV doses of the antibiotic and take the dose at the [...]

How to Take Levaquin Pill

Patient was educated on how to take Levaquin pill as follows: Take Levaquin pill with or without food along with a full 8 oz. glass of water. Taking the medication with food and water helps prevent any nauseating sensation. Evenly space out the doses of the antibiotic and take the dose at the scheduled time every day. Keeping to the schedule helps with maintaining a constant level of the antibiotic in the body, which is [...]