Ivermectin is an anti-parasite medication. It causes the death of certain parasitic organisms in the body.

Ivermectin is used to treat infections caused by certain parasites.

Ivermectin may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about Stromectol (ivermectin)?

Before taking ivermectin, tell your doctor about any other medical conditions that you have, especially liver disease. If you have liver problems, you may not be able to use ivermectin, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment. Treatment with ivermectin usually involves taking a single dose, which should be taken on an empty stomach with a full glass of water.

To be sure this medication is helping your condition, a sample of your stool (bowel movement) will need to be checked on a regular basis. It is important that you not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor.

Avoid drinking alcohol, which can increase some of the side effects of ivermectin.

You may need to be retreated with ivermectin several months to a year after your single dose.

Call your doctor at once if you have any problems with your eyes or your vision.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Stromectol (ivermectin)?

Before taking ivermectin, tell your doctor about any other medical conditions that you have, especially liver disease. If you have liver problems, you may not be able to use ivermectin, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment. FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. Ivermectin can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I take Stromectol (ivermectin)?

Treatment with ivermectin usually involves taking a single dose, which should be taken on an empty stomach with a full glass of water.

To be sure this medication is helping your condition, a sample of your stool (bowel movement) will need to be checked on a regular basis. It is important that you not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor.

You may need to be retreated with ivermectin several months to a year after your single dose.

If you store ivermectin at home, keep it at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Since ivermectin is usually given as a single dose, you will probably not be on a dosing schedule. If you are taking a repeat dose of ivermectin and you miss the dose, call your doctor for instructions.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have taken too much of this medicine.

An overdose of ivermectin may cause skin rash, swelling, headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, seizure (convulsions), shortness of breath, and numbness or tingling.

Stromectol (ivermectin) side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

• vision changes or problems with your vision;
• urinary or bowel problems;
• weakness, confusion, lack of coordination;
• eye redness, swelling, or pain; or
• seizure (convulsions).

Other less serious side effects may be more likely to occur, such as:

• nausea, diarrhea;
• dizziness;
• swelling of your hands, ankles, or feet;
• swelling or tenderness of your lymph nodes;
• itching or skin rash; or
• feeling that something is in your eye(s).

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

What other drugs will affect Stromectol (ivermectin)?

There may be other drugs that can affect ivermectin. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

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Levaquin is in a group of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones (flor-o-KWIN-o-lones). It fights bacteria in the body.

Levaquin is used to treat bacterial infections that cause bronchitis, pneumonia, chlamydia, gonorrhea, skin infections, urinary tract infections, and infections of the prostate.

Levaquin may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Important information about Levaquin

Take this medication for the entire length of time prescribed by your doctor. Your symptoms may get better before the infection is completely treated. Levaquin will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu. Take Levaquin with a full glass of water (8 ounces). Drink several extra glasses of fluid each day to prevent crystals from forming in the urine. Take Levaquin on an empty stomach 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. Levaquin can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Do not give this medicine to a child younger than 18 years old. Levaquin may interfere with bone development in a child. There are certain medicines you should not take within the 2 hours before or after you take Levaquin. This includes antacids that contain magnesium or aluminum (Tums or Rolaids), the ulcer medicine sucralfate (Carafate), didanosine (Videx), and vitamin or mineral supplements that contain iron or zinc. Taking these other medicines too close to your dose of Levaquin can make the antibiotic much less effective.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Levaquin?

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to levofloxacin or other fluoroquinolones such as ciprofloxacin (Cipro), ofloxacin (Floxin), norfloxacin (Noroxin), lomefloxacin (Maxaquin), and others.

Before taking Levaquin, tell your doctor if you have:

• kidney disease;
• seizures or epilepsy;
• a personal or family history of Long QT syndrome; or
• a history of head injury or brain tumor.

If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take this medication.

FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. Levaquin can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Do not give this medicine to a child younger than 18 years old. Levaquin may interfere with bone development in a child.

How should I take Levaquin?

Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

Take Levaquin with a full glass of water (8 ounces). Drink several extra glasses of fluid each day to prevent crystals from forming in the urine. Take Levaquin on an empty stomach 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.

Measure the liquid form of Levaquin with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist where you can get one.

Take Levaquin at evenly spaced intervals. Follow your doctor’s instructions.

Take this medication for the entire length of time prescribed by your doctor. Your symptoms may get better before the infection is completely treated. Levaquin will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu.

To be sure this medication is not causing harmful effects, your blood may need to be tested on a regular basis. Your kidney function may also need to be tested. Do not miss any scheduled appointments.

Levaquin can cause you to have unusual results with certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using Levaquin.

Store this medication at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If you are more than 2 hours late in taking your medicine, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have taken too much of this medicine. Overdose symptoms may include loss of balance or coordination, drooping eyelids, weakness, decreased activity, trouble breathing, sweating, tremors, or seizure (convulsions).

Levaquin side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using Levaquin and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

• seizure (convulsions);
• confusion, hallucinations (seeing things that are not there);
• fever, sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash;
• urinating less than usual or not at all;
• tremors or shaking;
• easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness;
• unusual thoughts or behavior;
• nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
• sudden pain or swelling near your joints (especially in your arm or ankle);
• numbness, burning, pain, or tingly feeling; or
• diarrhea that is watery or bloody.

Less serious side effects may include:

• feeling restless or anxious;
• nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain;
• headache, drowsiness, dizziness;
• sleep problems (insomnia);
• vaginal itching or discharge; or
• mild skin itching.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.

What other drugs will affect Levaquin?

Before taking Levaquin, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following drugs:

• bepridil (Vascor),
• cisapride (Propulsid);
• droperidol (Inapsine);
• methadone (Methadose);
• pentamidine (NebuPent, Pentam);
• theophylline (Theo-Dur, Theolair, Slo-Phyllin, Slo-Bid, Elixophyllin);
• a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin);
• cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune, Gengraf);
• insulin or an oral diabetes medication such as glipizide (Glucotrol), glyburide (Micronase, Diabeta, Glynase), and others;
• aspirin or other NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), diclofenac (Voltaren), indomethacin, naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), piroxicam (Feldene), nabumetone (Relafen), etodolac (Lodine), and others;
• antibiotics such as clarithromycin (Biaxin) or erythromycin (Ery-Tab, Erythrocin, E.E.S);
• medicines to treat psychiatric disorder, such as pimozide (Orap), haloperidol (Haldol), or thioridazine (Mellaril); or
• heart rhythm medicine such as amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone), dofetilide (Tikosyn), disopyramide (Norpace), procainamide (Procan), quinidine (Cardioquin, Quinaglute), or sotalol (Betapace).

This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with Levaquin. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

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