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Levaquin (Levofloxacin) - Adverse Event Reports - Life Threatening Events

 



Index of reports > Cases resulting in life threatening events (32)

     Dyspnoea (5)Swelling Face (3)Troponin Increased (3)Arthralgia (3)Myocardial Infarction (3)Erythema (2)Diarrhoea (2)Rash Erythematous (2)Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (2)Electrocardiogram QT Interval Abnormal (2)

Below is the selection of adverse event reports related to Levaquin (Levofloxacin) that includes cases resulting in life threatening events.

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Adverse event in female receiving Levaquin (Levofloxacin)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-10-18

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Electrocardiogram QT Prolonged, Heart Rate Decreased, NO Therapeutic Response, Electrocardiogram Abnormal, Left Ventricular Hypertrophy, Electrocardiogram Repolarisation Abnormality, Electrocardiogram T Wave Inversion

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Levaquin (Levofloxacin)

Other drugs received by patient: Metoprolol; Amlodipine; Prednisolone; Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate



Adverse event in female receiving Levaquin (Levofloxacin)

Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2007-10-17

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Atrial Fibrillation, Colitis, Gastrointestinal Necrosis

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Levaquin (Levofloxacin)



Adverse event in 38 year old male receiving Levaquin (Levofloxacin)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-16

Patient: 38 year old male, weighing 83.9 kg (184.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Pulmonary Oedema, Anaphylactic Shock

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Levaquin
    Dosage: 500mg daily - 10 days po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Bacterial Infection
    Start date: 2007-10-13
    End date: 2007-10-13

Levaquin
    Dosage: 500mg daily - 10 days po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Epididymitis
    Start date: 2007-10-13
    End date: 2007-10-13

Levaquin
    Dosage: 500mg daily - 10 days po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Urinary Tract Infection
    Start date: 2007-10-13
    End date: 2007-10-13



Adverse event in 63 year old female receiving Levaquin (Levofloxacin)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-10-12

Patient: 63 year old female, weighing 83.0 kg (182.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Burning Sensation, Speech Disorder, Pruritus, Dyspnoea, Dysphonia, Pain, Throat Tightness

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Levaquin (Levofloxacin)



Adverse event in 63 year old female receiving Levaquin (Levofloxacin)

Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2007-10-12

Patient: 63 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage, International Normalised Ratio Decreased

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Levaquin
    Dosage: 1 tab daily po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Atrial Fibrillation

Warfarin Sodium
    Dosage: 1 tab daily po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    Start date: 2007-09-30
    End date: 2007-10-10



Adverse event in 21 year old female receiving Levaquin (Levofloxacin)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-07-31

Patient: 21 year old female, weighing 86.2 kg (189.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Back Pain, Nightmare, Pain of Skin, Headache, Stress, Abdominal Pain Upper, Irritability, Tendon Pain, Syncope, Arthralgia, Diarrhoea, Insomnia, Chest Pain, Photophobia, Vision Blurred, Memory Impairment, Feeling Abnormal, Muscle Spasms

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Levaquin (Levofloxacin)



Adverse event in female receiving Levaquin (Levofloxacin)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-07-24

Patient: female, weighing 74.8 kg (164.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Troponin Increased, Myocardial Infarction, Electrocardiogram QT Interval Abnormal

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Levaquin (Levofloxacin)



Adverse event in 65 year old female receiving Levaquin (Levofloxacin)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-07-24

Patient: 65 year old female, weighing 90.7 kg (199.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Vomiting, Dyspnoea, Pruritus, Swelling Face, Stomach Discomfort, Erythema, Diarrhoea, Arthralgia, Cough

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Levaquin (Levofloxacin)



Adverse event in female receiving Levaquin (Levofloxacin)

Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2007-07-06

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Dermatitis Allergic, Dyspnoea

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Levaquin
    Dosage: po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Cough
    Start date: 2007-07-04

Levaquin
    Dosage: po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Pyrexia
    Start date: 2007-07-04

Other drugs received by patient: Multiple Medications



Adverse event in male receiving Levaquin (Levofloxacin)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-06-28

Patient: male, weighing 86.2 kg (189.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Levaquin
    Indication: Urinary Tract Infection

Levaquin
    Indication: Stent Removal



Adverse event in 54 year old female receiving Levaquin (Levofloxacin)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-06-28

Patient: 54 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Paralysis Flaccid, Dyspnoea, Erythema, Loss of Consciousness

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Levaquin (Levofloxacin)

Other drugs received by patient: Levaquin; Lactated Ringer's; Atorvastatin; Sertraline



Adverse event in 46 year old female receiving Levaquin (Levofloxacin)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-06-22

Patient: 46 year old female, weighing 90.7 kg (199.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Extrasystoles, Ventricular Arrhythmia

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Levaquin
    Dosage: 500 mg sid for 20 days po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Breast Cyst
    Start date: 2006-12-19
    End date: 2007-01-08

Levaquin
    Dosage: 750 mg sid for 10 days po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Breast Abscess
    Start date: 2007-03-08
    End date: 2007-03-17



Adverse event in male receiving Levaquin (Levofloxacin)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-06-19

Patient: male, weighing 73.9 kg (162.7 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Weight Decreased, Anorexia, Contraindication TO Medical Treatment, Eating Disorder

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Levaquin (Levofloxacin)



Adverse event in 56 year old female receiving Levaquin (Levofloxacin)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-06-06

Patient: 56 year old female, weighing 99.8 kg (219.5 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Fatigue, Arthralgia, Heart Rate Increased, Hypertension, Arrhythmia

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Levaquin (Levofloxacin)



Adverse event in female receiving Levaquin (Levofloxacin)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-05-31

Patient: female, weighing 136.1 kg (299.4 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Confusional State, Syncope, Drug Hypersensitivity, Headache, Hypoaesthesia, Tendonitis

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Levaquin
    Dosage: 500 mg qd orally
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Sinusitis
    Start date: 2007-05-11
    End date: 2007-05-18

Levaquin
    Dosage: 500 mg qd orally
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Sinusitis
    Start date: 2007-04-01
    End date: 2007-04-14



Adverse event in 85 month old male receiving Levaquin (Levofloxacin)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-05-31

Patient: 85 month old male, weighing 56.2 kg (123.7 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Psychotic Disorder, Hallucinations, Mixed

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization, disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Levaquin (Levofloxacin)



Adverse event in male receiving Levaquin (Levofloxacin)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-05-29

Patient: male, weighing 48.1 kg (105.8 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Weight Increased, Dyspnoea, Swelling Face, Oedema Peripheral, Localised Oedema, Oedema

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Levaquin
    Dosage: 500 mg (1100ml) iv q 12 hr iv
    Indication: Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
    Start date: 2007-02-22
    End date: 2007-02-24

Levaquin
    Dosage: 500 mg (1100ml) iv q 12 hr iv
    Indication: Urinary Tract Infection
    Start date: 2007-02-22
    End date: 2007-02-24

Other drugs received by patient: IV Fluids



Adverse event in male receiving Levaquin (Levofloxacin)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-05-23

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Levaquin (Levofloxacin)



Adverse event in 75 year old female receiving Levaquin (Levofloxacin)

Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2007-05-14

Patient: 75 year old female, weighing 58.9 kg (129.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Urticaria, Rash Erythematous, Rash Macular

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Levaquin (Levofloxacin)



Adverse event in 43 year old male receiving Levaquin (Levofloxacin)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-05-01

Patient: 43 year old male, weighing 68.9 kg (151.7 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Photosensitivity Reaction, Rash Generalised, Food Intolerance, Testicular Disorder, Excoriation, Skin Exfoliation, Skin Disorder, Hypoaesthesia, Pruritus Generalised, Skin Discolouration, Alopecia, Hair Growth Abnormal, Joint Lock

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Levaquin (Levofloxacin)



Adverse event in male receiving Levaquin (Levofloxacin)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-04-16

Patient: male, weighing 86.2 kg (189.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Implantable Defibrillator Malfunction

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Levaquin (Levofloxacin)

Other drugs received by patient: Metoprolol Succinate; Betephase



Adverse event in 26 year old male receiving Levaquin (Levofloxacin)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-04-13

Patient: 26 year old male, weighing 111.1 kg (244.5 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Levaquin (Levofloxacin)



Adverse event in female receiving Levaquin (Levofloxacin)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-03-30

Patient: female, weighing 72.1 kg (158.7 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Coronary Artery Dissection, Medical Device Complication, Staphylococcal Infection, Post Procedural Complication, Troponin Increased, Post Procedural Haemorrhage, Myocardial Infarction, Electrocardiogram QT Interval Abnormal

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Levaquin (Levofloxacin)



Adverse event in 85 year old female receiving Levaquin (Levofloxacin)

Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2007-03-28

Patient: 85 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Torsade DE Pointes, Cardio-Respiratory Arrest, Atrial Fibrillation, Amnesia

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Levaquin (Levofloxacin)



Adverse event in 53 year old female receiving Levaquin (Levofloxacin)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-03-22

Patient: 53 year old female, weighing 80.3 kg (176.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Electrocardiogram QT Prolonged, Exercise Electrocardiogram Abnormal, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Aortic Dissection, Troponin Increased, Myocardial Infarction

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Levaquin (Levofloxacin)

Other drugs received by patient: Ambien



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