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Question: I'm looking for info on Levenquin (spelling?) antibiotic precribed after exray analysis for respiratory caugh and spitup.
Brief Answer:
levaquin/levofloxacin
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
You may be referring to levofloxacin ,also known as levaquin.
This is a broad spectrum (treats a lot of different bacteria) strong antibiotic that can be used to treat moderate to severe infections.
It is in the family of medications called fluoroquinolones.
It is normally a once a day medication.
One of the main known possible side effects that may or may not occur is tendonitis (inflammation of the tendon) but this injury occurs in less than 1% of persons .
Other possible effects that can occur are: nausea, vomiting and diarrhea , headache, insomnia, dizziness , rash
Some persons use the medication with no problems at all or only very few issues.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
levaquin/levofloxacin
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
You may be referring to levofloxacin ,also known as levaquin.
This is a broad spectrum (treats a lot of different bacteria) strong antibiotic that can be used to treat moderate to severe infections.
It is in the family of medications called fluoroquinolones.
It is normally a once a day medication.
One of the main known possible side effects that may or may not occur is tendonitis (inflammation of the tendon) but this injury occurs in less than 1% of persons .
Other possible effects that can occur are: nausea, vomiting and diarrhea , headache, insomnia, dizziness , rash
Some persons use the medication with no problems at all or only very few issues.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Michelle Gibson James
General & Family Physician
Practicing since :2001
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| Diseases and Conditions | Diarrhea, Tendonitis |
| Medical Topics | Fluoroquinolones |
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