What is Levofloxacin?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: LevofloxacinBrand:
Levofloxacin is effective against a number of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Because of its broad spectrum of action, levofloxacin is frequently prescribed for a wide range of infections (e.g. pneumonia, urinary tract infection) before the specific causal organism is known.
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How do members experience Levofloxacin?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pneumonia | 103 | 21 | |
| Urinary tract infection | 69 | 13 | |
| Aspiration pneumonia | 15 | 0 | |
| Bronchitis | 10 | 9 | |
| Epididymitis | 10 | 3 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Diarrhea | 6 | |
| Nausea | 4 | |
| Hives (urticaria) | 2 | |
| Arthralgia | 1 | |
| Digestive problems | 1 | |
| Dry mouth | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 10 | |
| Moderate | 9 | |
| Mild | 15 | |
| None | 47 |
Member evaluations
Srs2388
evaluated on Jun 30, 2016
- Perceived effectiveness for pneumonia: Slight
- Side effects: Moderate
The-Gig
evaluated on Nov 04, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for bronchitis: Moderate
- Side effects: None
whatacall
evaluated on Dec 20, 2014
- Perceived effectiveness for flu virus (influenza): None
- Side effects: None
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