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Levaquin injection and Myasthenia gravis

Result of checking the interaction of drug Levaquin injection and disease Myasthenia gravis for safety when used together.

Check result:
Levaquin injection <> Myasthenia gravis
Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

Fluoroquinolones have neuromuscular blocking activity and may exacerbate muscle weakness in persons with myasthenia gravis. Postmarketing serious adverse events, including deaths and requirement for ventilatory support, have been associated with fluoroquinolones use in persons with myasthenia gravis. Fluoroquinolones should be avoided in patients with history of myasthenia gravis.

Levaquin injection

Generic Name: levofloxacin

Brand Name: Levaquin

Synonyms: Levaquin

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