What are the Major Drug Interactions of Levofloxacin? #levofloxacin #druginteractions

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Major Drug Interaction of Levofloxacin with the following Medicines:
Amiodarone
Using amiodarone together with levoFLOXacin is not recommended.
Combining these drugs can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious. You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or fast or pounding heartbeats during treatment with amiodarone or levoFLOXacin.
It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Betamethasone
LevoFLOXacin and other medications in its class can cause tendinitis and tendon rupture, and the risk may be increased when combined with a steroid such as betamethasone.
Older adults over 60 years of age and those who have received a kidney, heart, and/or lung transplant may be particularly susceptible.
Tendon rupture can occur during or up to several months after finishing levoFLOXacin treatment and may require surgery or result in prolonged disability. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns.
Your doctor may be able to prescribe alternatives that do not interact, or you may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring to safely use both medications.
Stop taking levoFLOXacin and call your doctor immediately if you experience pain, swelling, or inflammation of a tendon area such as the back of the ankle, shoulder, biceps, hand, or thumb.
You should also avoid exercise or use of the affected area until further instruction from your doctor.
Bupropion
BuPROPion may rarely cause seizures, and combining it with other medications that can also cause seizures such as levoFLOXacin may increase that risk.
You may be more susceptible if you are elderly, undergoing alcohol or drug withdrawal, have a history of seizures, or have a condition affecting the central nervous system such as a brain tumor or head trauma.
Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. Your doctor may be able to prescribe alternatives that do not interact, or you may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring by your doctor to safely use both medications.
Also avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medications affect you.
Chloroquine
Using chloroquine together with levoFLOXacin can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious and potentially life-threatening, although it is a rare side effect.
You may be more susceptible if you have a heart condition called congenital long QT syndrome, other cardiac diseases, conduction abnormalities, or electrolyte disturbances (for example, magnesium or potassium loss due to severe or prolonged diarrhea or vomiting).
Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. Your doctor may already be aware of the risks, but has determined that this is the best course of treatment for you and has taken appropriate precautions and is monitoring you closely for any potential complications.
You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations during treatment with these medications, whether together or alone.
Citalopram
Using citalopram together with levoFLOXacin can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious and potentially life-threatening, although it is a relatively rare side effect.
You may be more susceptible if you have a heart condition called congenital long QT syndrome, other cardiac diseases, conduction abnormalities, or electrolyte disturbances (for example, magnesium or potassium loss due to severe or prolonged diarrhea or vomiting).
Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. Your doctor may already be aware of the risks, but has determined that this is the best course of treatment for you and has taken appropriate precautions and is monitoring you closely for any potential complications.
You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations during treatment with these medications, whether together or alone.
Dexamethasone
LevoFLOXacin and other medications in its class can cause tendinitis and tendon rupture, and the risk may be increased when combined with a steroid such as dexAMETHasone.
Older adults over 60 years of age and those who have received a kidney, heart, and/or lung transplant may be particularly susceptible.
Tendon rupture can occur during or up to several months after finishing levoFLOXacin treatment and may require surgery or result in prolonged disability.

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