Fluticasone and Levofloxacin interaction
Fluticasone and Levofloxacin: the Levofloxacin prescribing label describe 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
The risk of developing fluoroquinolone-associated tendinitis and tendon rupture is increased in patients usually over 60 years of age, in those taking corticosteroid drugs, and in patients with kidney, heart or lung transplants.
Serious acute hypersensitivity reactions may require treatment with epinephrine and other resuscitative measures, including oxygen, intravenous fluids, antihistamines, corticosteroids, pressor amines, and airway management, as clinically indicated [see Adverse Reactions ( 6 ) and Patient Counseling Information ( 17 )] .
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