Long COVID Patterns in the RECOVER-Adult Study
November 21, 2025
Brand Name :
Levofloxacin Systemic, Levaquin
Synonyms :
levofloxacin
Class :
Fluoroquinolones
Dosage forms & Strengths:Â
Adult:Â
TabletÂ
250 mgÂ
500 mgÂ
750 mgÂ
Oral solution:Â
25 mg/mlÂ
Premixed injection:Â
250 mg/mlÂ
500 mg/mlÂ
750 mg/mlÂ
Dosage forms & Strengths:Â
TabletÂ
250 mgÂ
500 mgÂ
Oral solution:Â
25 mg/mlÂ
Premixed injection:Â
250 mg/mlÂ
500 mg/mlÂ
Refer to adult dosingÂ
QTc interval is increased both by lenvatinib and ofloxacin
when used together, entrectinib and levofloxacin both increase the QTc interval
when used together, encorafenib and levofloxacin both increase the QTc interval
when both drugs are combined, there may be an increased risk or severity of QTC prolongation  
may increase the QTc prolonging effect
It may enhance the risk of adverse effects when combined with Fluoroquinolones
It may enhance the risk of adverse effects when combined with Fluoroquinolones
It may enhance the risk of adverse effects when combined with Fluoroquinolones
It may enhance the risk of adverse effects when combined with Fluoroquinolones
It may enhance the risk of adverse effects when combined with Fluoroquinolones
when both the drugs are combined, carmustine may decrease the renal secretion of levofloxacin and increases the serum levels    
1-10%:Â
Nausea Â
Headache Â
Diarrhea Â
Insomnia Â
Constipation Â
Dizziness Â
DyspepsiaÂ
RashÂ
Vomiting Â
Chest painÂ
Dyspnea Â
Edema Â
Fatigue Â
Injection-site reaction Â
Moniliasis Â
Pain Â
PruritusÂ
Vaginitis Â
<1%:Â
TremorÂ
HypoglycemiaÂ
AnemiaÂ
ArthralgiaÂ
AgitationÂ
AnxietyÂ
ConfusionÂ
Sleep disorderÂ
Increased alkaline phosphataseÂ
UrticariaÂ
EpistaxisÂ
Skeletal painÂ
MyalgiaÂ
ThrombopeniaÂ
GranulocytopeniaÂ
HallucinationsÂ
Skeletal painÂ
SyncopeÂ
Abnormal gaitÂ
VertigoÂ
GastritisÂ
Abnormal liver functionÂ
Levofloxacin is contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to the active ingredient.Â
Pregnancy consideration:Â Â
The drug shows no congenital debilities in the fetus during pregnancy.Â
Breastfeeding warnings:Â Â
No data is available regarding the drug’s effect on the infant during breastfeeding.Â
Pregnancy category:Â
Patient information leafletÂ
Generic Name: levofloxacinÂ
Pronounced: le-vo-flox-a-cinÂ
Why do we use levofloxacin?Â
Levofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone. It treats tuberculosis, community-acquired/nosocomial pneumonia, and many other bacterial infections. Â