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Suggest Dosage For Levofloxacin

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Posted on Tue, 19 Sep 2017
Question: My wife was just prescribed levofloxcin for pneumonia and was dispensed tablet form. She currently has an esophageal stent in place due to cancer and has difficulty swallowing. Would it be alright crush one tablet tonight to start treatment as we won't be able to get prescription changed to liquid until tomorrow?
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (20 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes you can!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Am so sorry to hear about this difficulty swallowing the medication. It is okay to crush a tablet for administration tonight. Tomorrow, request for liquid formulation for easier administration.

I wish your wife a speedy recovery. Keep me updated about her response to care!
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Suggest Dosage For Levofloxacin

Brief Answer: Yes you can! Detailed Answer: Hi, Am so sorry to hear about this difficulty swallowing the medication. It is okay to crush a tablet for administration tonight. Tomorrow, request for liquid formulation for easier administration. I wish your wife a speedy recovery. Keep me updated about her response to care!