LEVAQUIN® is a broad-spectrum fluoroquinolone antibiotic medicine used in adults to treat pneumonia, bronchitis, sinus, skin, and urinary tract infections caused by certain germs called bacteria. LEVAQUIN® kills many of the types of bacteria that can infect the lungs, sinuses, skin, and urinary tract. In a large number of clinical trials, LEVAQUIN® has been shown to be a safe and effective way to treat certain bacterial infections.

Clinical studies have shown that LEVAQUIN® is a safe, effective way to treat certain bacterial infections (including sinusitis, bronchitis, pneumonia). Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc, has studied resistance patterns in an ongoing laboratory study for over 10 years. Your healthcare professional may have more information concerning local resistance levels in your area.

Different antibiotics work in different ways to kill bacteria. LEVAQUIN® is a type of antibiotic called a fluoroquinolone. Fluoroquinolone antibiotics are "bactericidal," which means they kill the bacteria causing the infection. Other types of antibiotics stop bacteria from growing. Fluoroquinolones are concentration-dependent drugs, meaning they kill bacteria more efficiently when a higher amount of medicine reaches the area of infection.

Be sure to tell your doctor of any allergies you have whether it is to medication or food, preservatives, or dyes. Also, tell your doctor of any other medications you are taking, including vitamins and supplements, and any medical conditions you may have.

Do NOT double doses.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur: skin rash, itching, or
redness.
Tell your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur: abdominal or stomach

cramps or pain; abdominal tenderness; agitation; blisters; confusion; diarrhea which may also be bloody; fever; hallucinations; pain, inflammation, or swelling in calves of legs, shoulders, or hands; psychosis; sensation of skin burning; redness and swelling of skin; or trembling.