Comparing Levaquin vs Penicillin VK
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Levaquin treats a wide range of bacterial infections; however, it can cause some very severe and potentially irreversible side effects and should only be used to treat infections that have not... View more |
Prescribed for Bacterial Infection, Fusospirochetosis - Trench Mouth, Clostridioides difficile Infection, Cutaneous Bacillus anthracis, Lyme Disease - Erythema Chronicum Migrans, Otitis Media... View more |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & Reviews |
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Side Effects |
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See the full Levaquin side effects document. |
See the full Penicillin VK side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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Generic Availability |
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Brand Names |
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Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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6 hours |
1 hour |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 464 drugs are known to interact with Levaquin:
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A total of 36 drugs are known to interact with Penicillin VK:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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December 20, 1996 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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Patient resources |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.