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Levofloxacin treats a wide range of bacterial infections; however, it can cause some very severe and potentially irreversible side effects such as tendonitis or tendon rupture and should only be used... View more

Prescribed for Dental Abscess, Bronchitis, Bacterial Endocarditis Prevention, Helicobacter Pylori Infection, Pneumonia, Toxoplasmosis, Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis, Strep Throat, Skin or Soft Tissue... View more

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

Prescription only

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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Drug Class

Side Effects

See the full levofloxacin side effects document.

Commonly reported side effects include: dysgeusia.

See the full clarithromycin side effects document.

See the full Levaquin side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 2 tablet
Dosage 500 mg
Per Unit* $3.58
Cost* $7.15

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Quantity 30 each
Dosage 500 mg
Per Unit* $2.82
Cost* $84.51

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Quantity 1 tablet
Dosage 500 mg
Per Unit* $27.21
Cost* $27.21

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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Yes (this medicine)

Yes

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Intravenous solution
  • Oral solution
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral powder for reconstitution
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet, extended release
  • Oral solution
  • Oral tablet

Brand Names
Levaquin Biaxin XL

N/A

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

6 hours

7 hours

6 hours

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.

FDA Alerts

FDA Alerts (7)

FDA Alerts (1)

FDA Alerts (7)

Drug Interactions

A total of 454 drugs are known to interact with levofloxacin:

  • 103 major drug interactions (469 brand and generic names)
  • 300 moderate drug interactions (2440 brand and generic names)
  • 51 minor drug interactions (135 brand and generic names)

A total of 625 drugs are known to interact with clarithromycin:

  • 205 major drug interactions (601 brand and generic names)
  • 372 moderate drug interactions (1585 brand and generic names)
  • 48 minor drug interactions (167 brand and generic names)

A total of 454 drugs are known to interact with Levaquin:

  • 103 major drug interactions (469 brand and generic names)
  • 300 moderate drug interactions (2440 brand and generic names)
  • 51 minor drug interactions (135 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • When levoFLOXacin as the oral solution is given with enteral (tube) feedings, levoFLOXacin may not... View more

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
  • When levoFLOXacin as the oral solution is given with enteral (tube) feedings, levoFLOXacin may not... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

December 20, 1996

October 31, 1991

December 20, 1996

WADA Class

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N/A

N/A

N/A

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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.

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