Precautions For Levofloxacin

1. Due to the common resistance of Escherichia coli to fluoroquinolones, urine culture samples should be taken before administration, and medication should be adjusted based on bacterial drug sensitivity results.
2. Crystalline urine can occur when this product is used in large doses or when the urine pH value is above 7. To avoid the occurrence of crystalline urine, it is advisable to drink more water and maintain a 24-hour urine output of over 1200ml.
3. Patients with decreased renal function need to adjust the dosage according to their renal function.
4. When using this product, excessive exposure to sunlight should be avoided. If photosensitive reactions or other allergic symptoms occur, medication should be discontinued.
5. When liver function decreases, if it is severe (cirrhosis ascites), drug clearance can be reduced, blood drug concentration increases, especially in cases of both liver and kidney function decline. It is necessary to weigh the pros and cons before applying and adjust the dosage.
6. Patients with existing central nervous system diseases, such as epilepsy and those with a history of epilepsy, should avoid using it. When there are indications, it is necessary to carefully weigh the pros and cons before using it.
7. There are occasional reports of Achilles tendon inflammation or Achilles tendon rupture after medication. If any of the above symptoms occur, medication should be stopped immediately until the symptoms disappear.