naproxen levaquin interaction

What is the most important information I should know about Levaquin?
• Take all of the Levaquin that has been prescribed for you even if youbegin to feel better naproxen levaquin interaction. Your symptoms may start to improve before the infectionis completely treated naproxen levaquin interaction.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water (8 ounces) naproxen levaquin interaction. Drink several extraglasses of fluid each day to prevent the formation of Levaquin crystals in theurine naproxen levaquin interaction.
• Do not take antacids that contain magnesium or aluminum (e.g., Tums orRolaids), the ulcer medicine sucralfate (Carafate), or vitamin or mineral supplementsthat contain iron or zinc for a minimum of 2 hours before or 2 hours after adose of Levaquin naproxen levaquin interaction. Taking antacids, sucralfate, or vitamin or mineral supplementstoo close to a dose of Levaquin can greatly decrease the effects of the antibiotic naproxen levaquin interaction.

What is Levaquin?
• Levaquin is an antibiotic in a class of drugs called fluoroquinolones naproxen levaquin interaction. It fights bacteria in the body naproxen levaquin interaction.
• Levaquin is used to treat various types of bacterial infections naproxen levaquin interaction.
• Levaquin may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide naproxen levaquin interaction.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Levaquin?
• Before taking Levaquin, tell your doctor if you
· have kidney disease;
· have a seizure disorder;
· have a heart condition known as prolongation of the QT interval;
· have a slow heart rate that is considered a medical condition;
· have low levels of potassium in your blood; or
· are being treated for heart rhythm disturbances (irregular heartbeats)with drugs such as quinidine (Cardioquin, Quinidex, Quinaglute, others), procainamide(Pronestyl, Procan SR, others), amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone, others), sotalol(Betapace), and others naproxen levaquin interaction.
• You may not be able to take Levaquin, or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listedabove naproxen levaquin interaction.
• Levaquin is in the FDA pregnancy category C naproxen levaquin interaction. This means that it is notknown whether Levaquin will be harmful to an unborn baby naproxen levaquin interaction. Do not take this medicationwithout first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnantduring treatment naproxen levaquin interaction.
• It is not known whether Levaquin passes into breast milk naproxen levaquin interaction. Similar drugsare known to affect bone development naproxen levaquin interaction. Do not take Levaquin without first talkingto your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby naproxen levaquin interaction.
• Levaquin is not approved for use by children under 18 years of age naproxen levaquin interaction. Itmay interfere with bone development naproxen levaquin interaction.

How should I take Levaquin?
• Take Levaquin exactly as directed by your doctor naproxen levaquin interaction. If you do not understandthese instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them toyou naproxen levaquin interaction.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water (8 ounces) naproxen levaquin interaction. Drink several extraglasses of fluid each day to prevent the formation of Levaquin crystals in theurine naproxen levaquin interaction.
• Levaquin may be taken with or without food naproxen levaquin interaction.
• Take Levaquin at evenly spaced intervals naproxen levaquin interaction.
• Do not take antacids that contain magnesium or aluminum (e.g., Tums orRolaids), the ulcer medicine sucralfate (Carafate), or vitamin or mineral supplementsthat contain iron or zinc for a minimum of 2 hours before or 2 hours after adose of Levaquin naproxen levaquin interaction. Taking antacids, sucralfate, or vitamin or mineral supplementstoo close to a dose of Levaquin can greatly decrease the effects of the antibiotic naproxen levaquin interaction.
• Take all of the Levaquin that has been prescribed for you even if youbegin to feel better naproxen levaquin interaction. Your symptoms may start to improve before the infectionis completely treated naproxen levaquin interaction.
• Store this medication at room temperature away from moisture and heat naproxen levaquin interaction.

What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember naproxen levaquin interaction. However, if it is almosttime for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take only the next regularlyscheduled dose naproxen levaquin interaction. Do not take a double dose of this medication unless otherwisedirected by your doctor naproxen levaquin interaction.

What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention naproxen levaquin interaction.
• The most common symptom of a Levaquin overdose is seizures naproxen levaquin interaction.

What should I avoid while taking Levaquin?
• Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight naproxen levaquin interaction. Levaquin may increase the sensitivityof the skin to sunlight, and a severe sunburn may result naproxen levaquin interaction. If sun exposure isunavoidable, wear protective clothing and sunscreen naproxen levaquin interaction. Call your doctor if youexperience severe burning, redness, itching, rash, or swelling after exposureto the sun naproxen levaquin interaction.
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities naproxen levaquin interaction. Levaquin may cause dizziness naproxen levaquin interaction. If you experience dizziness, avoidthese activities naproxen levaquin interaction.

What are the possible side effects of Levaquin?
• If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop takingLevaquin and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat;swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
· seizures;
· confusion or hallucinations;
· irregular heartbeats, chest pain, or fainting;
· liver damage (yellowing of the skin or eyes, nausea, abdominal painor discomfort, unusual bleeding or bruising, severe fatigue); or
· muscle or joint pain naproxen levaquin interaction.
• If you experience any of the following less serious side effects, continuetaking Levaquin and talk to your doctor:
· nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation;
· headache or lightheadedness;
· drowsiness;
· insomnia;
· ringing in the ears; or
· increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight naproxen levaquin interaction.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur naproxen levaquin interaction. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome naproxen levaquin interaction.

What other drugs will affect Levaquin?
• Do not take antacids that contain magnesium or aluminum (e.g., Tums orRolaids), the ulcer medicine sucralfate (Carafate), or vitamin or mineral supplementsthat contain iron or zinc for a minimum of 2 hours before or 2 hours after adose of Levaquin naproxen levaquin interaction. Taking antacids, sucralfate, or vitamin or mineral supplementstoo close to a dose of Levaquin can greatly decrease the effects of the antibiotic naproxen levaquin interaction.
• Before taking Levaquin, tell your doctor if you are taking any of thefollowing drugs:
· theophylline (Theo-Dur, Theolair, Slo-Phyllin, Slo-Bid, Elixophyllin);
· warfarin (Coumadin);
· insulin or an oral diabetes medication such as glipizide (Glucotrol),glyburide (Micronase, Diabeta, Glynase), and others; or
· a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as ibuprofen (Motrin,Advil, Nuprin, others), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn, Anaprox), ketoprofen (OrudisKT, Orudis, Oruvail), and others naproxen levaquin interaction.
• You may not be able to take Levaquin, or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring during treatment if you are taking any of the medicineslisted above naproxen levaquin interaction.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Levaquin naproxen levaquin interaction. Talkto your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines, including herbal products naproxen levaquin interaction.

Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about Levaquin written forhealth professionals that you may read naproxen levaquin interaction.

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