HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Can Levaquin Induce Cardiomyopathy?

yes : I gave a pt Levaquin today foran allergy to PCN as prophyllaxis and on wake up from anesthesia he had cadiomyopathy requiring near re-intubation and cardizem IV to which he responded very well. ABG s reveiled pH 7.17 CO2 80 HCO3 26 (which is why we prepared to reintubate) I have seen this now 6-7 times after Levaquin. Is there any data supporting my hypothesis of cardiomyopathy induced by Levaquin?
Fri, 14 Mar 2014
Report Abuse
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Recent questions on Levofloxacin


Loading Online Doctors....
Can Levaquin Induce Cardiomyopathy?