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LEVAQUIN: 250 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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250
Total FAERS Reports
3 (1.2%)
Deaths Reported
38
Hospitalizations
250
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
9
Life-Threatening
75
Disabilities

First Report: 19990520 · Latest Report: 20140620

What Are the Most Common LEVAQUIN Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Drug hypersensitivity
61 reports (24.4%)
#2 Most Reported
Pain
34 reports (13.6%)
#3 Most Reported
Tendonitis
32 reports (12.8%)

All LEVAQUIN Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
Drug hypersensitivity 61 24.4% 0 0
Pain 34 13.6% 0 7
Tendonitis 32 12.8% 0 2
Arthralgia 31 12.4% 0 3
Pain in extremity 26 10.4% 1 3
Insomnia 18 7.2% 0 2
Myalgia 18 7.2% 0 4
Neuropathy peripheral 17 6.8% 0 3
Tendon rupture 17 6.8% 0 7
Fatigue 15 6.0% 0 4
Anxiety 14 5.6% 0 4
Asthenia 14 5.6% 0 4
Gait disturbance 14 5.6% 0 0
Tendon disorder 14 5.6% 0 3
Dizziness 13 5.2% 0 3
Musculoskeletal pain 13 5.2% 0 1
Paraesthesia 13 5.2% 0 3
Tinnitus 12 4.8% 0 3
Headache 11 4.4% 0 2
Hypoaesthesia 11 4.4% 0 2

Who Reports LEVAQUIN Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Average age: 54.2 years. Most reports from: US. View detailed demographics →

Is LEVAQUIN Getting Safer? Reports by Year

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2003 1 0 1
2004 2 0 1
2006 4 0 2
2007 3 0 1
2008 7 0 1
2009 5 0 2
2010 8 0 3
2011 2 0 1
2012 10 0 5
2013 44 0 8
2014 74 2 11

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What Is LEVAQUIN Used For?

IndicationReports
Sinusitis 35
Bronchitis 26
Pneumonia 20
Product used for unknown indication 19
Urinary tract infection 15
Infection 6
Upper respiratory tract infection 6

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Official FDA Label for LEVAQUIN

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.