Butalbital, acetaminophen, caffeine, and codeine and Levofloxacin interaction
Butalbital, acetaminophen, caffeine, and codeine and Levofloxacin: the Levofloxacin prescribing label describes an interaction that usually calls for monitoring, a dose change, or spacing the doses.
Usually manageable with monitoring or a dose change. Tell your pharmacist you take both.
What the FDA labels say
From the Levofloxacin label · effective 2024-05-22
However, concomitant administration of other fluoroquinolones with theophylline has resulted in prolonged elimination half-life, elevated serum theophylline levels, and a subsequent increase in the risk of theophylline-related adverse reactions in the patient population.
Therefore, theophylline levels should be closely monitored and appropriate dosage adjustments made when Levofloxacin in 5% Dextrose Injection is co-administered.
Adverse reactions, including seizures, may occur with or without an elevation in serum theophylline levels [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ].
Similarly, no apparent effect of theophylline on levofloxacin absorption and disposition was observed.
Interactions with Laboratory or Diagnostic Testing Some fluoroquinolones, including Levofloxacin in 5% Dextrose Injection, may produce false-positive urine screening results for opiates using commercially available immunoassay kits.
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