How is levofloxacin given?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Levofloxacin injection is given as an infusion into a vein. A healthcare provider will give your first dose and may teach you how to properly use the medication by yourself.
Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine. Do not use levofloxacin injection if you don't understand all instructions for proper use. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions.
Levofloxacin must be injected slowly, over at least 60 minutes.
Levofloxacin is usually given for up to 14 days. Some infections may need to be treated for 4 to 8 weeks. Anthrax exposure is usually treated for 60 days.
Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully.
Drink extra fluids to keep your kidneys working properly while using this medicine.
Use this medicine for the full prescribed length of time, even if your symptoms quickly improve. Skipping doses can increase your risk of infection that is resistant to medication. Levofloxacin injection will not treat a viral infection such as the flu or a common cold.
This medicine may affect a drug-screening urine test and you may have false results. Tell the laboratory staff that you use levofloxacin.
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. Do not freeze.