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| Levofloxacin, Levaquin, Tavanic, Cravit Description Levofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic. Levofloxacin is the S-enantiomer (L-isomer) of ofloxacin, and has approximately twice the potency of ofloxacin. Action antibiotic, fluoroquinolone Indications Levofloxacin is effective against a number of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Levofloxacin is currently the only respiratory fluoroquinolone approved by the US FDA for the treatment of nosocomial pneumonia. Side Effects Both GI and CNS adverse reactions occur to a lower frequency with levofloxacin than with ofloxacin. Elevated hepatic enzymes, eosinophilia, and leukopenia have been reported. Drug-Vitamin-Herb Interactions Negative interactions: Fennel Fennel may reduce levels of ciprofloxacin, possibly impairing its effectiveness. St JohnÕs Wort and Dong quai St JohnÕs Wort and Dong quai increase sensitivity to sunlight, adding to the side effect oc fluoroquinolones. Calcium Calcium may interfere with absorption. Take at a different time of day. Iron Iron may interfere with absorption. Take at a different time of day. Zinc Zinc may interfere with absorption. Take at a different time of day. Positive interactions: Lactobacillus acidophilus Probiotics replace normal intestinal bacteria, which may reduce the side effect of diarrhea associated with antibiotics. Sacchromyces boulardii Sacchromyces boulardii may prevent antibiotic-related diarrhea. Vitamin K Antibiotics may cause vitamin K deficiency by destroying the beneficial bacteria that produce it.
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