Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Levaquin as follows: Complete the course of the antibiotic that it was prescribed for. Do not give up on the antibiotic, against your doctor’s recommendation, even if the symptoms of infection are controlled. Noncompliance with Levaquin intake for the complete schedule can result in ineffective infection control with chance of relapse of infection with increased vigor. This can also contribute towards emergence of drug resistant [...]

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Levaquin as follows: Observe compliance with any regular lab work ordered. As Levaquin carries the risk for damage to the liver and is eliminated by the kidneys, hepatic and renal function could be periodically monitored, to prevent any risk for toxicity. Watch closely to report any symptoms of itching, jaundice with yellowing of skin and sclera, dark urine, altered metabolism with nausea and vomiting, pain [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]