Levofloxacin use side effect

 

Levofloxacin

 

Use

• Cystitis

Levofloxacin is used in the treatment of Cystitis which is a bladder infection caused by E.coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterococci, and Klebsiella pneumoniae.

• Pyelonephriits

Levofloxacin is used in the treatment of Pyelonephritis which is a type of kidney infection caused by E.coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterococci, and Klebsiella pneumoniae.

• Nongonococcal Urethritis

Levofloxacin is used in the treatment of Nongonococcal Urethritis which is an inflammation of urethra caused by E.coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Klebsiella.

• Skin and structure Infection

Levofloxacin is used in the treatment of Skin and Structure infection like cellulitis, wound infection, and cutaneous abscess caused by Streptococcus pyogenes and Staphylococcus aureus.

• Pneumonia

Levofloxacin is used in the treatment of community-acquired pneumonia which is a most common type of lung infection caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae.

• Bronchitis

Levofloxacin is used in the treatment of bronchitis which is an inflammation of the lungs caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and some Mycoplasma pneumoniae.

• Inhalation Anthrax

Levofloxacin is used in the treatment of anthrax which is a rare but serious bacterial illness caused by Bacillus anthracis.

• Plague

Levofloxacin is used in the treatment of Plague which is a serious bacterial illness caused by Yersinia pestis.

 

 

 

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Levofloxacin

• Diarrhea
• Abdominal pain
• Confusion
• Fever
• Redness of skin
• Change in taste
• Constipation
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Nausea or vomiting