Pourquoi lévofloxacine ?
LEVOFLOXACINE TEVA contient une substance active appelée la lévofloxacine. Elle appartient à un groupe de médicaments appelés antibiotiques. La lévofloxacine est un antibiotique de type « quinolone ». Elle agit en tuant les bactéries responsables d’infections dans votre organisme.
What is levofloxacin used to treat?
- Levofloxacin is also used to treat people who have been exposed to anthrax or certain types of plague. Fluoroquinolone antibiotics can cause serious or disabling side effects. Levofloxacin should be used only for infections that cannot be treated with a safer antibiotic.
Can levofloxacin be used to treat bronchitis?
- Levofloxacin may also be used to treat bronchitis, sinus infections, or urinary tract infections but should not be used for bronchitis and certain types of urinary tract infections if there are other treatment options available. Levofloxacin is in a class of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones. It works by killing bacteria that cause infections.
What are the side effects of levofloxacin for dogs?
- Important Information. Levofloxacin can cause serious side effects, including tendon problems, nerve damage, serious mood or behavior changes, or low blood sugar.
How long do the side effects of levofloxacin last?
- For more information on the possible side effects of levofloxacin, or tips on how to deal with a troubling side effect, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. Some of the more common side effects of levofloxacin include: These effects may go away within a few days or a couple of weeks.
