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Side Effects of Levofloxacin Use-2

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Levofloxacin as follows: Anaphylaxis A rare, but serious anaphylactic response can occur for Levofloxacin. 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 Levofloxacin can precipitate irregular heartbeats, life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias in individuals with history of cardiac arrhythmias. Individuals with [...]

Side Effects of Levofloxacin Use-1

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Levofloxacin as follows: Nausea and vomiting This is the most common side effect of Levofloxacin. 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. Levofloxacin works by killing the bacteria. While [...]

How to Take Levofloxacin Intravenous

Patient was educated on how to take Levofloxacin intravenous as follows: Levofloxacin 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 Levofloxacin Pill

Patient was educated on how to take Levofloxacin pill as follows: Take Levofloxacin 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 [...]

Levofloxacin and Mechanism of Action

Patient was educated on Levofloxacin and its mechanism of action as follows: Levofloxacin is abroad-spectrum antibiotic that is active against several bacteria. This is an antibiotic that belongs to the group of Quinolones. Levofloxacin acts by inhibiting topoisomerase enzyme, which is needed to separate the replicated bacterial DNA strands. Separation of the bacterial DNA strands is needed for bacterial division and progression of infection. Topoisomerase enzymes help during this step of bacterial division. Inhibition of topoisomerase [...]