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Levofloxacin MEDICATION __________________________________________________________________________

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Anti-infective CATEGORY CLASS ______________________________________________________________________ PURPOSE OF MEDICATION

Expected Pharmacological Action interferes with conversion of intermediate DNA fragments into high molecular-weight DNA in bacteria.

Therapeutic Use Bacterial infections, Community acquired pneumonia, acute sinusitis, acute bronchitis, uncomplicated skin infections, complicated UTIs, cellulitis, inhalation of anthrax.

Complications Headache, dizziness, insomnia, seizures, QT prolongation, visual impairments, pseudomembranous colitis, hepatotoxicity, vaginitis, hemolytic anemia, epidermal necrolysis, tendon rupture, anaphylaxis, multisystem organ failure, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome.

Medication Administration PO or IV routes

Contraindications/Precautions hypersensitivity to quinolones. Tendon pain/rupture, tendinitis.

Interactions

Nursing Interventions Assess for infection, previous sensitivity, Allergic reactions, pseudomembranous colitis, over growth of infection, renal function.

Magnesium in same iv line, probenecid, NSAIDs, Warfarin, anti acids containing aluminum, magnesium, sucralfate, zinc, iron or calcium Client Education Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness Therapeutic response: decrease in WBC, sign of infection

Contact PCP if vaginal itching; loose, foul smelling stools; furry tongue occur; to report itching, rash, pruritus, diareha with blood or pus, take 4hrs before or 2 hours after ingestion of antiacids, iro, calcium, zinc products. Complete full course of medication.

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