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 [...]

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 [...]

Patient was educated on Levaquin and its mechanism of action as follows: Levaquin is abroad-spectrum antibiotic that is active against several bacteria. This is an antibiotic that belongs to the group of Quinolones. Levaquin 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 [...]