What should I Know Regarding Pregnancy, Nursing and Administering Levofloxacin Solution to Children or the Elderly?

If you are PREGNANT

  • FDA C (unknown human fetal risk; assess risk/benefit):

If you are NURSING

  • Precaution: LOW AMNTS EXCRT; MFG REC AVOIDING BF DURING AND FOR 2 DAYS AFTER LAST DOSE

If you are an adult over 60

  • Management or Monitoring Precaution: Endocrine-Risk for hypoglycemia in diabetics. Musculoskeletal-Risk for tendinitis and tendon rupture increases with concomitant corticosteroid use. Cardiovascular-Elderly may be more susceptible to QT-prolongation. Monitor and correct electrolytes (e.g., K, Mg). Increased rate of aortic aneurysm and dissection within 2 months of use, Neuro/Psych-Risk for peripheral neuropathy which may affect walking and increase fall risk. CNS stimulation may occur (confusion, anxiety, insomnia).

Giving Levofloxacin Solution to a child under 12

  • Management or Monitoring Precaution: Increased risk of musculoskeletal disorder, tendinopathy. Risk-benefit appropriate only for inhalational anthrax and plague.
  • Severe Precaution: Increased risk of musculoskeletal disorders. Tablet dose form not suitable for weight < 30 kg. Consider alternative dose form.
  • Severe Precaution: Increased risk of musculoskeletal disorders.
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