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Levofloxacin can cause joint problems and low blood pressure in dogs, especially growing puppies, warns the FDA. Slight musculoskeletal effects were seen in doses as low as 2.5 mg/kg per day. Other possible side effects may include vomiting, diarrhea and loss of appetite.
1 lip 2021 · Although more commonly used in human medicine, the fluoroquinolone antimicrobial agent levofloxacin has also been a focus of research in veterinary medicine. Levofloxacin is a third-generation fluoroquinolone drug.
If your dog shows these symptoms, call your veterinary office. The most common side effect of Levaquin is tendon rupture and joint deterioration. The risk increases in patients taking corticosteroids. The medication causes lesions on the dog's cartilage in major joints.
1 lip 2021 · Since its introduction to clinical practice, many studies have been published on levofloxacin in animal species, including pharmacokinetic studies, tissue drug depletion, efficacy, and animal microbial isolate susceptibility to levofloxacin. This literature overview highlights the most clinically relevant and scientifically important ...
This literature overview highlights the most clinically relevant and scientifically important levofloxacin studies linked to the field of veterinary medicine. Keywords: MIC; levofloxacin; pharmacokinetics; review; tissue residue.
Quinolones are commonly administered PO in small animals, although forms of enrofloxacin are available for IV, IM, and SC administration. Absorption into the blood after IM or SC delivery is rapid; after administration PO, blood concentrations usually peak within 1–3 hours.
RESOURCES. Landoni, M. F., & Albarellos, G. A. (2019). Pharmacokinetics of levofloxacin after single intravenous, oral and subcutaneous administration to dogs.
