ILEVOX

Ilevox belongs to the fluoroquinolone antibiotic class. It works against microorganisms in the body. Ilevox is a medication used to treat bacterial infections of the skin, sinuses, kidneys, bladder, and prostate.

Use this medication precisely as recommended by your physician. Follow the prescription of your doctor carefully.

The medication dose your physician has given is based on your condition, other medications or food supplements you may take, and your reaction to treatment. To diminish your risks for adverse effects, don’t increase your dosage. Take it regularly, or take it as instructed by your physician. Adverse events may still happen even at usual prescription dosages.

If your physician requests you to use this drug consistently, use it regularly to get the most benefits from it. To make you remember it better, take it at a fixed time every day.

Your doctor may need to modify your dosages to ease your symptoms or if you develop adverse reactions.

If you have any inquiries with regards to information, ask your physician or pharmacist.

Uses

Ilevox is used in the following conditions:

Bacterial infections that cause pneumonia or bronchitis
Bacterial infections of the bladder, sinuses, kidneys, or skin
Pseudomonas lung infections in cystic fibrosis
Complicated urinary tract infections
Chronic bacterial prostatitis
Pyelonephritis
Acute bacterial sinusitis

This medicine may be recommended for different uses. Approach your physician or pharmacist for more information.

Warnings

Do not use Ilevox in people with the following conditions:

Hypersensitivity
Epilepsy
History of tendon disorders

Side Effects

Ilevox may have the following side effects:

Seizures
Lightheadedness
Tremor
Hallucinations
Delirium
Increased intracranial pressure
Dizziness
Nervousness
Hypo-/hyperglycemia
Hemoptysis
Interstitial nephritis
Hypotension
Suicidal thoughts
Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Pancytopenia
Angioedema
Vasculitis
Pruritus
Insomnia
Rash
Hypoglycemic coma
Vaginitis
Anorexia
Hepatitis
Arthralgia
Fatigue
Myalgia
Headache
Vertigo
Jaundice
Dyspepsia
Nausea
Vomiting
Leukopenia
Diarrhea
Constipation
Ocular burning
Chest pain
Arrhythmia
Hemolytic or aplastic anemia

Keep in mind that your physician has recommended this drug since he or she has known that the advantage to you is more noteworthy than the risk of adverse reactions. Many individuals utilizing this medicine don’t have serious side effects.

A serious allergy to this medication is uncommon. In any case, seek emergency medical help if you see any manifestations of a serious allergic response, including a rash, tingling or swelling, particularly of the face or tongue or throat, dizziness, or difficulty in breathing.

This is not a complete list of side effects. If you see other effects not recorded above, contact your physician or pharmacist.

Precautions

Precautions

Take extra caution in patients with the following medical conditions:

Hypokalemia
Hemoptysis
Diabetes mellitus
Pre-existing aortic aneurysm
Renal impairment
Children and elderly
Pregnancy and lactation

Prior to taking this medicine, tell your physician or pharmacist if you are allergic to it, or if you have some other hypersensitivities. This drug may contain inert ingredients, which can cause unfavorable side effects or different issues. Talk with your pharmacist for more information.

Interactions

Ilevox may interact with the following medicines:

Fe salts
Theophylline
Zn-containing multivitamins
Mg- or Al-containing antacids
Didanosine
NSAIDs
Warfarin
Glibenclamide
Insulin

Inform your physician about the drugs you take, including over-the-counter medications, prescribed drugs, supplements, and vitamins.

This is not a complete list of drug interactions. Approach your physician or pharmacist for more details.

The effects of certain medications can change if you consume different medications or herbal products simultaneously. This can build your risk for side effects or may cause your drugs not to work effectively. These interactions are conceivable, yet don’t generally happen. Your physician or pharmacist can prevent or oversee interactions by changing how you utilize your prescriptions or by close checking.

While utilizing this drug, don’t start, stop, or change the dose of other medicines you are using without your physician’s advice.

Overdose & Brands

Symptoms of overdose may include the following:

Trouble breathing or passing out

Available Brands:

Levox
Levocin
Levoflox
Loxeva