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This is an index of reports of adverse events (side effects, adverse reactions, etc.) related to Levaquin (Levofloxacin). Click on the relevant link below to view a selection of reports according to the event's seriousness level and/or the nature of the side effect / adverse reaction. Or scroll down to view a sample of recent reports further on this page.
Our database includes reports from Jan 2007 to Dec 2007. The information is not vetted and should not be cosidered as verified clinical evidence.
All cases (510)
Cases resulting in a serious event (429)
Cases resulting in death (28)
Cases resulting in life threatening events (32)
Cases resulting in hospitalization (131)
Cases resulting in disability (47)
Cases resulting in other serious reactions (295)
Below is a sample of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Levaquin (Levofloxacin). For a complete list and/or a specific selection of reports, please use the links in the index above.
Adverse event in female receiving Levaquin (Levofloxacin)
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-10-31
Patient: female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Pain in Extremity, Infusion Site Reaction, Infusion Site Erythema
Suspect drug(s):
Levaquin
Dosage: 500mg (iv) daily
Indication: Abdominal Pain
Levaquin
Dosage: 500mg (iv) daily
Indication: Cystitis
Levaquin
Dosage: 500mg (iv) daily
Indication: Hypovolaemia
Levaquin
Dosage: 500mg (iv) daily
Indication: Multiple Sclerosis
Adverse event in 100 year old female receiving Levaquin (Levofloxacin)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-31
Patient: 100 year old female, weighing 60.8 kg (133.7 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Vomiting, Hypersensitivity, Dyspnoea, Pneumonia Aspiration
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Levaquin (Levofloxacin)
Other drugs received by patient: Ativan; Lasix
Adverse event in receiving Levaquin (Levofloxacin)
Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-30
Patient:
Adverse reactions / side effects: Embolism
Suspect drug(s):
Levaquin (Levofloxacin)
Adverse event in 91 year old female receiving Levaquin (Levofloxacin)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-30
Patient: 91 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Faeces Discoloured
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Levaquin (Levofloxacin)
Adverse event in 71 year old female receiving Levaquin (Levofloxacin)
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-10-30
Patient: 71 year old female, weighing 70.8 kg (155.8 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Toxic Encephalopathy, Visual Disturbance, Hallucination
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Aspirin
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Decadron
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Digoxin
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Duonebs
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Lasix
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Levaquin
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Mucomyst
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Temodar
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Glioblastoma Multiforme
Other drugs received by patient: Colace; Lipitor; Lovenox; Metoprolol
Adverse event in 62 year old female receiving Levaquin (Levofloxacin)
Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-30
Patient: 62 year old female, weighing 91.6 kg (201.6 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Blood Alkaline Phosphatase Increased, Creatinine Renal Clearance Decreased
Suspect drug(s):
Levaquin
Dosage: 500 mg once iv
Indication: Infection
Start date: 2007-10-14
End date: 2007-10-14
Levaquin
Dosage: 250 mg daily iv
Start date: 2007-10-15
End date: 2007-10-18
Adverse event in 66 year old female receiving Levaquin (Levofloxacin)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-29
Patient: 66 year old female, weighing 61.2 kg (134.7 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Burning Sensation, Anxiety, Dyspepsia, Insomnia, Formication, Gastrooesophageal Reflux Disease
Suspect drug(s):
Levaquin (Levofloxacin)
Adverse event in 50 year old female receiving Levaquin (Levofloxacin)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-29
Patient: 50 year old female, weighing 104.3 kg (229.5 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Dyspnoea, Hypersensitivity, Rash Generalised, Oedema Peripheral, Alopecia, Rash Pruritic
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Levaquin
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Wheezing
Levaquin
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Nasopharyngitis
Levaquin
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Sinusitis
Other drugs received by patient: Potassium Chloride; Sulfur Lotion; Glyburide; Betamethasone; Singulair; Zylet; Tegretol; Zantac; Dapsone; Atarax
Adverse event in 71 year old female receiving Levaquin (Levofloxacin)
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-10-26
Patient: 71 year old female, weighing 69.9 kg (153.7 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Oral Intake Reduced, Toxic Encephalopathy, Alpha Haemolytic Streptococcal Infection, Fatigue, Visual Disturbance, Blood Culture Positive, Metabolic Encephalopathy, Hallucination, Lethargy
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Aspirin
Decadron
Dosage: po
Administration route: Oral
Digoxin
Duoneb
Lasix
Levaquin
Mucomyst
Other drugs received by patient: Lovenox; Temodar; Metoprolol
Adverse event in female receiving Levaquin (Levofloxacin)
Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-26
Patient: female, weighing 68.2 kg (150.0 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Abdominal Pain, Weight Decreased, Platelet Count Increased, Gastrointestinal Necrosis, Abdominal Tenderness, Skin Ulcer, Liver Function Test Abnormal, Depression, Blood Creatinine Increased, Gastrooesophageal Reflux Disease, White Blood Cell Count Increased, Megacolon, Blood Urea Increased, Alanine Aminotransferase Increased, Atrial Thrombosis, Hypotension, Peritonitis, Impaired Healing, Visual Disturbance, Aspartate Aminotransferase Increased, Sepsis, Pseudomembranous Colitis, Carbon Dioxide Decreased, Skin Necrosis, Extremity Necrosis
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization, disablity
Suspect drug(s):
Ketek
Dosage: dose: unknown
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Sinusitis
Start date: 2006-02-20
Levaquin
Dosage: dose: unknown
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Sinusitis
Start date: 2006-01-23
End date: 2006-01-27
Other drugs received by patient: Lipitor; Lasix; Hydrocodone / Guaifenesin Cough Syrup; Albuterol; Wellbutrin; Paxil; K-DUR 10; Lopid; Accolate; Clarinex; Advair Diskus 100 / 50; Nifedine; Prilosec / 00661201 /; Lotensin / 00909102 /; Aspirin; Folic Acid; Prednisone; Cefzil; Pressors
Adverse event in 51 year old male receiving Levaquin (Levofloxacin)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-25
Patient: 51 year old male, weighing 81.6 kg (179.6 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Diarrhoea, Stomach Discomfort, Occult Blood Positive
Suspect drug(s):
Levaquin (Levofloxacin)
Adverse event in female receiving Levaquin (Levofloxacin)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-25
Patient: female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Dysphonia, Chest Pain
Suspect drug(s):
Advair Diskus 100 / 50
Dosage: 1puff twice per day
Indication: Asthma
Start date: 2006-12-28
Levaquin
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2006-12-28
Adverse event in 30 year old male receiving Levaquin (Levofloxacin)
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-10-24
Patient: 30 year old male, weighing 97.5 kg (214.6 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Night Sweats, Chest Discomfort, Dyspnoea, Hypoaesthesia, Hyperhidrosis, Feeling Cold, Anxiety, Panic Attack, Heart Rate Increased
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Levaquin
Dosage: 1 750 mg tablet once per day po
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Bacterial Infection
Start date: 2007-10-12
End date: 2007-10-22
Levaquin
Dosage: 1 750 mg tablet once per day po
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Tonsillitis
Start date: 2007-10-12
End date: 2007-10-22
Adverse event in 56 year old female receiving Levaquin (Levofloxacin)
Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2007-10-24
Patient: 56 year old female, weighing 69.4 kg (152.7 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Injection Site Erythema, Injection Site Pruritus
Suspect drug(s):
Levaquin (Levofloxacin)
Adverse event in 32 year old male receiving Levaquin (Levofloxacin)
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-10-23
Patient: 32 year old male, weighing 63.0 kg (138.7 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Back Pain, Arthralgia, Oesophageal Spasm, Alanine Aminotransferase Increased, Pain in JAW
Suspect drug(s):
Levaquin (Levofloxacin)
Adverse event in 74 year old female receiving Levaquin (Levofloxacin)
Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-23
Patient: 74 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Dyspnoea, Chest Pain
Suspect drug(s):
Levaquin (Levofloxacin)
Adverse event in 100 year old female receiving Levaquin (Levofloxacin)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-23
Patient: 100 year old female, weighing 60.8 kg (133.7 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Vomiting, Hypersensitivity, Dyspnoea, Pneumonia Aspiration
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Levaquin (Levofloxacin)
Other drugs received by patient: Ativan; Lasix
Adverse event in 31 year old female receiving Levaquin (Levofloxacin)
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-10-23
Patient: 31 year old female, weighing 56.2 kg (123.7 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Abnormal Dreams, Anxiety, Myalgia, Palpitations, Insomnia, Asthenia, Influenza Like Illness
Suspect drug(s):
Levaquin (Levofloxacin)
Adverse event in 71 year old female receiving Levaquin (Levofloxacin)
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-10-23
Patient: 71 year old female, weighing 71.0 kg (156.2 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Oral Intake Reduced, Fatigue, Visual Disturbance, Hallucination, Metabolic Encephalopathy, Somnolence
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Aspirin
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Decadron
Digoxin
Duoneb
Lasix
Levaquin
Mucomyst
Temodar
Dosage: total daily dose: 75 mg/m2
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Glioblastoma Multiforme
Start date: 2007-08-06
End date: 2007-09-17
Other drugs received by patient: Colace; Lipitor; Lovenox; Metoprolol
Adverse event in 57 year old female receiving Levaquin (Levofloxacin)
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-10-23
Patient: 57 year old female, weighing 57.2 kg (125.7 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Myalgia, Tendon Disorder, Injury
Suspect drug(s):
Levaquin
Dosage: 375 mg daily po
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Crohn's Disease
Start date: 2007-04-19
End date: 2007-05-11
Levaquin
Dosage: 375 mg daily po
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Diverticulitis
Start date: 2007-04-19
End date: 2007-05-11
Adverse event in female receiving Levaquin (Levofloxacin)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-23
Patient: female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Abdominal Discomfort
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Levaquin
Indication: Pneumonia
Levaquin
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Other drugs received by patient: Aspirin; Soma; Soma; Pepsid; Folic Acid; Methadone HCL; Solumedral; Reglan; Flagyl; Nystatin; Protonix; Potassium Chloride; Altace
Adverse event in 19 year old female receiving Levaquin (Levofloxacin)
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-10-23
Patient: 19 year old female, weighing 72.6 kg (159.7 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Oral Intake Reduced, Migraine, Dyspnoea, Abasia, Headache, Convulsion, Tendon Pain, Malaise, NO Therapeutic Response, Insomnia, Tendon Disorder, Fluid Intake Reduced, Memory Impairment
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Levaquin (Levofloxacin)
Adverse event in 60 year old male receiving Levaquin (Levofloxacin)
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-10-23
Patient: 60 year old male, weighing 133.8 kg (294.4 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Arthralgia, Ocular Hyperaemia, Oedema Peripheral, Rash, Asthenia, DRY Eye, Diabetes Mellitus Inadequate Control
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Levaquin (Levofloxacin)
Adverse event in 51 year old female receiving Levaquin (Levofloxacin)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-23
Patient: 51 year old female, weighing 53.5 kg (117.7 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Myalgia, Impaired Work Ability, Abasia, Insomnia, Depression, Headache, Arthritis
Suspect drug(s):
Levaquin (Levofloxacin)
Adverse event in female receiving Levaquin (Levofloxacin)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-22
Patient: female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Haematochezia, Abdominal Pain, Diarrhoea
Suspect drug(s):
Levaquin (Levofloxacin)
Other drugs received by patient: Novax; Atenolol; Diovan; Aspirin
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