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
| Year | Reports | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
What Is LEVAQUIN Used For?
| Indication | Reports |
|---|---|
| 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.