Levoquin 250 mg Tablet

Levoquin 250 mg Tablet is an antibiotic tablet that contains 250 mg of levofloxacin in each tablet. Levofloxacin belongs to the fluoroquinolone class of antibiotics, which are used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or flu. Levoquin 250 mg Tablet may be prescribed for infections such as urinary tract infections, some respiratory tract infections, and other susceptible bacterial infections when a doctor decides this strength is appropriate. It is manufactured by Cipla, India and supplied as a strip/box of 10 tablets.

How it works: Levofloxacin works by blocking bacterial enzymes that bacteria need to copy their DNA and multiply. In tablet form, Levoquin 250 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed into the body to help stop the infection from spreading so the immune system can clear it.

Levoquin 250 mg Tablet is a lower-strength levofloxacin tablet compared with Levoquin 500 mg Tablet, so it may be chosen when a doctor wants a smaller dose for a specific infection, patient size, kidney function, or treatment plan. The 250 mg strength is not a starting dose for every infection; it is selected only after a clinician assesses the infection and the patient’s needs. Because it is the tablet form, it is convenient for oral dosing without needing an injection.

• Urinary tract infections
• Certain respiratory tract infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Other bacterial infections caused by susceptible organisms

• Swallow Levoquin 250 mg Tablet whole with water; do not chew, crush, or split it unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you to.
• Take it at the same time each day if prescribed once daily.
• You may take it with or without food, but avoid taking it together with antacids, iron, zinc, magnesium, calcium supplements, or multivitamins.
• Drink enough fluids unless your doctor has told you to restrict fluids.
• Finish the full course even if you start feeling better.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Levoquin 250 mg Tablet provides 250 mg of levofloxacin per tablet. Depending on the infection, this strength may be taken once daily or in a divided schedule only if your doctor prescribes it that way, and the maximum daily amount depends on your diagnosis and kidney function. Your doctor decides the exact dose, duration, and whether Levoquin 250 mg Tablet is the right strength for you.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Levofloxacin may include:

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Trouble sleeping
• Mild stomach discomfort

• Levoquin 250 mg Tablet can increase the risk of tendon problems, especially in older adults, people taking steroids, and people with kidney issues.
• Avoid driving or using machinery if the tablet causes dizziness or sleepiness.
• Use caution if you have a history of heart rhythm problems or low potassium or magnesium.
• Tell your doctor if you have diabetes, because fluoroquinolones can affect blood sugar.
• Do not take it at the same time as antacids, iron, zinc, magnesium, calcium, or sucralfate because they can reduce absorption.
• Tell your doctor if you have myasthenia gravis, seizures, or a history of nerve problems.
• Limit alcohol if it worsens dizziness or stomach upset.

• Antacids containing aluminum or magnesium
• Iron or zinc supplements
• Calcium supplements, multivitamins, or sucralfate
• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Steroids such as prednisone

Store Levoquin 250 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.