Levofloxacin and pain in extremity Patient Reports February 11, 2012

Levofloxacin Side Effects Report #4723404-6
Levofloxacin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 21, 2005. Male patient, 79 years of age, weighting 133.0 lb, was diagnosed with sinusitis  and was treated with Levofloxacin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pain in extremity, tendon rupture. Levofloxacin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DEXAMETHASONE, ATENOLOL, ALLOPURINOL. Patient recovered.

Levofloxacin Side Effects Report #5391090-0
Levofloxacin side effect was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on July 10, 2007. Male patient, 62 years of age, was diagnosed with sinusitis , type 1 diabetes mellitus, bronchitis , hypertension, hyperlipidaemia, mycosis fungoides and was treated with Levofloxacin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, ischaemic cerebral infarction, myalgia, pain in extremity, tendonitis. Levofloxacin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GLUCOPHAGE, AUGMENTIN, COAPROVEL, BEFIZAL, NOVORAPID, LEVEMIR, AURICULARUM, DOLIPRANE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Levofloxacin Side Effects Report #6086503-5
Levofloxacin side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Feb 17, 2009. Male patient, 78 years of age, was diagnosed with prophylaxis, tachycardia, rhinitis allergic, dyslipidaemia and was treated with Levofloxacin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthropathy, back pain , gait disturbance, pain in extremity, tendonitis. Levofloxacin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VERAPAMIL HYDROCHLORIDE, XYZAL, NASONEX, TAHOR. Patient recovered.

Levofloxacin Side Effects Report #4712955-6
Levofloxacin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 12, 2005. Female patient, 66 years of age, weighting 95.00 lb, was diagnosed with pneumonia  and was treated with Levofloxacin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: joint swelling, pain in extremity, tendon rupture. Levofloxacin dosage: 500 MG DAILY INTRAVENOU. During the same period patient was treated with PREDNISONE, IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE, ALBUTEROL. Patient recovered.


Levofloxacin Side Effects Report #4808628-1
Levofloxacin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 21, 2005. Female patient, 52 years of age, weighting 110.0 lb, was diagnosed with localised infection and was treated with Levofloxacin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthritis , burning sensation, hypoaesthesia, musculoskeletal stiffness, pain , pain in extremity. Levofloxacin dosage: 500 MG 1X PER DAY PO. During the same period patient was treated with ZANTAC. Patient recovered.

Levofloxacin Side Effects Report #5986073-3
Levofloxacin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 05, 2008. Female patient, 66 years of age, weighting 170.0 lb, was diagnosed with gonorrhoea and was treated with Levofloxacin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, contusion, depression , joint range of motion decreased, oedema peripheral, pain in extremity, tendon rupture. Levofloxacin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Levofloxacin Side Effects Report #5318792-6
Levofloxacin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 04, 2007. Female patient, weighting 175.0 lb, was diagnosed with ear infection , sinusitis  and was treated with Levofloxacin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: gait disturbance, musculoskeletal stiffness, neck pain, pain in extremity. Levofloxacin dosage: 500MG ONCE A DAY PO. During the same period patient was treated with LEVOFLOXACIN HEMIHYDRATE, NEOCORTISPORIN EAR DROPS. Patient recovered.

Levofloxacin Side Effects Report #5524563-8
Levofloxacin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Nov 12, 2007. Female patient, 73 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, rhinitis, seasonal allergy, hypersensitivity and was treated with Levofloxacin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pain in extremity, tendonitis. Levofloxacin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CETIRIZINE, CLOMIPRAMINE, NASONEX, PREDNISOLONE, SERETIDE, SPIRIVA. Patient recovered.

Levofloxacin Side Effects Report #5597386-1
Levofloxacin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Jan 11, 2008. Female patient, 73 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hypersensitivity, depression , rhinitis, seasonal allergy and was treated with Levofloxacin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pain in extremity, tendonitis. Levofloxacin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CETIRIZINE, CLOMIPRAMINE, NASONEX, PREDNISOLONE, SERETIDE, SPIRIVA. Patient recovered.


Levofloxacin Side Effects Report #4712953-2
Levofloxacin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 12, 2005. Female patient, 79 years of age, weighting 130.0 lb, was treated with Levofloxacin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: oedema peripheral, pain in extremity, tendon disorder. Levofloxacin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FOSAMAX, FUROSEMIDE, NORVASC, QUININE SULPHATE, ECOTRIN, OSCAL. Patient recovered.

Levofloxacin Side Effects Report #5159451-2
Levofloxacin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Nov 22, 2006. Female patient, 78 years of age, weighting 145.0 lb, was treated with Levofloxacin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abasia, pain in extremity, tendon rupture. Levofloxacin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM, NEXIUM, FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE, PREDNISONE, APAP. Patient recovered.

Levofloxacin Side Effects Report #5727096-9
Levofloxacin side effect was reported by a Physician from ITALY on Apr 23, 2008. Male patient, 77 years of age, was treated with Levofloxacin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pain in extremity, tendon rupture. Levofloxacin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MADOPAR, ARTANE, CARDIRENE, NEXIUM, LASIX. Patient recovered.