Levofloxacin and hypoglycaemia Patient Reports February 11, 2012

Levofloxacin Side Effects Report #5268215-0
Levofloxacin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 14, 2007. Female patient, 56 years of age, weighting 160.9 lb, was diagnosed with wound infection and was treated with Levofloxacin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaphylactic reaction, cardio-respiratory arrest, effusion, hypoglycaemia, hypoxia, sinus bradycardia. Levofloxacin dosage: 500 MG Q24H IV DRIP. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Levofloxacin Side Effects Report #6065059-7
Levofloxacin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Feb 03, 2009. Male patient, 90 years of age, weighting 148.8 lb, was diagnosed with urinary tract infection  and was treated with Levofloxacin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hypoglycaemia. Levofloxacin dosage: 250MG EVERY 48 HOURS IV 3 DOSES. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Levofloxacin Side Effects Report #5033873-2
Levofloxacin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on June 21, 2006. Male patient, 78 years of age, was diagnosed with urinary tract infection , blood glucose increased and was treated with Levofloxacin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anoxic encephalopathy, hypoglycaemia. Levofloxacin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GLYBURIDE, NITROFURANTOIN, PREDNISONE, VITAMIN, TERAZOSIN, MESALAMINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Levofloxacin Side Effects Report #5526371-0
Levofloxacin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Nov 21, 2007. Male patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with urinary tract infection  and was treated with Levofloxacin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, hypoglycaemia, pyrexia. Levofloxacin dosage: 500MG EVERY DAY PO. During the same period patient was treated with GLYBURIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Levofloxacin Side Effects Report #5648062-8
Levofloxacin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Feb 29, 2008. Male patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with urinary tract infection  and was treated with Levofloxacin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, hypoglycaemia, pyrexia. Levofloxacin dosage: 500MG EVERY DAY PO. During the same period patient was treated with GLYBURIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Levofloxacin Side Effects Report #5806082-4
Levofloxacin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 09, 2008. Female patient, 57 years of age, weighting 207.2 lb, was diagnosed with urinary tract infection  and was treated with Levofloxacin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: back pain , blood creatinine increased, blood urea increased, hypoglycaemia, micturition urgency, urine output decreased. Levofloxacin dosage: 500 MG EVERY DAY PO. During the same period patient was treated with GLIPIZIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Levofloxacin Side Effects Report #4625615-7
Levofloxacin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from on Mar 31, 2005. Male patient, 73 years of age, weighting 275.0 lb, was diagnosed with upper respiratory tract infection and was treated with Levofloxacin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: confusional state, hypoglycaemia, mental status changes. Levofloxacin dosage: 500 MG IV Q24H. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Levofloxacin Side Effects Report #4625615-7
Levofloxacin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from on Mar 31, 2005. Male patient, 73 years of age, weighting 275.0 lb, was diagnosed with upper respiratory tract infection and was treated with Levofloxacin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: confusional state, hypoglycaemia, mental status changes. Levofloxacin dosage: 500 MG IV Q24H. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Levofloxacin Side Effects Report #5676521-0
Levofloxacin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from SPAIN on Mar 11, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with respiratory tract infection and was treated with Levofloxacin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hypoglycaemia. Levofloxacin dosage: 500 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with NPH INSULIN. Patient recovered.


Levofloxacin Side Effects Report #5231235-6
Levofloxacin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 19, 2007. Male patient, weighting 230.0 lb, was diagnosed with pneumonia aspiration, diabetes mellitus and was treated with Levofloxacin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood glucose fluctuation, creatinine renal clearance decreased, decreased appetite, hypoglycaemia, loss of consciousness, pneumonia aspiration. Levofloxacin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GLYBURIDE, ESCITALOPRAM OXALATE, NITROGLYCERIN, ALLOPURINOL, ASPIRIN, ATENOLOL, CLOPIDROGEL, DILTIAZEM. Patient died on 02/28/2003.

Levofloxacin Side Effects Report #5357034-2
Levofloxacin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on June 12, 2007. Female patient, 44 years of age, weighting 116.0 lb, was diagnosed with pneumonia  and was treated with Levofloxacin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, dizziness , hypoglycaemia. Levofloxacin dosage: 250 MG IV Q 24 H. During the same period patient was treated with DECADRON. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Levofloxacin Side Effects Report #5839619-X
Levofloxacin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 04, 2008. Male patient, 63 years of age, was diagnosed with peritonitis, type 2 diabetes mellitus, adrenal insufficiency, hyperglycaemia and was treated with Levofloxacin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: central pontine myelinolysis, hypoglycaemia, pneumonia aspiration, quadriplegia. Levofloxacin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FLUCONAZOLE, METRONIDAZOLE, GLIBENCLAMIDE, HYDROCORTISONE, INSULIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Levofloxacin Side Effects Report #5488462-2
Levofloxacin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from JAPAN on Oct 06, 2007. Female patient, 88 years of age, was diagnosed with nasopharyngitis, respiratory tract infection and was treated with Levofloxacin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hypoglycaemia, loss of consciousness, tetany. Levofloxacin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RYTHMODAN, AMLODIPINE, LASIX, ZYLORIC, MAGNESIUM OXIDE, THYRADIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Levofloxacin Side Effects Report #6029537-9
Levofloxacin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from JAPAN on Jan 05, 2009. Female patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with infection , diabetes mellitus and was treated with Levofloxacin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hypoglycaemia, neutropenic infection. Levofloxacin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AMARYL, OMEPREZOL, METOPROLOL, NITROLINGUAL, FOLACIN, ALVEDON, DIGOXIN. Patient died.


Levofloxacin Side Effects Report #5345372-9
Levofloxacin side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on May 25, 2007. Female patient, 73 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with Levofloxacin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hypoglycaemia, loss of consciousness. Levofloxacin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with EUGLUCON, DIOVAN, ASPIRIN. Patient recovered.

Levofloxacin Side Effects Report #5965346-4
Levofloxacin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Nov 21, 2008. Male patient, 72 years of age, was treated with Levofloxacin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: convulsion, hypoglycaemia. Levofloxacin dosage: 750 MG EVERY DAY PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Levofloxacin Side Effects Report #5211880-4
Levofloxacin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 16, 2007. Female patient, 58 years of age, was treated with Levofloxacin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hypoglycaemia. Levofloxacin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with INSULIN. Patient recovered.

Levofloxacin Side Effects Report #5211576-9
Levofloxacin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 16, 2007. Male patient, 56 years of age, was treated with Levofloxacin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hypoglycaemia. Levofloxacin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with INSULIN GLARGINE. Patient recovered.