Levaquin® and Zithromax
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Levaquin® and Zithromax are among the most widely used antibiotic drugs in the world. Both are treatments for a variety of bacterial infections, but their mechanisms of action differ significantly. Levaquin® (which is a brand name for levofloxacin) works by inhibiting the cell division process of bacteria, and Zithromax (a brand name for azithromycin) interferes with bacteria's protein synthesis.
Dangerous Adverse Reactions to Levaquin® and Zithromax
Both Levaquin® and Zithromax have been in the news in recent years in association with dangerous adverse reactions to these drugs, including:
- Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS)
- tendonitis and tendon ruptures
- convulsions
- shock
- serious allergic reactions
- fatalities
If you or a member of your family suffered a severe side effect of either Levaquin® or Zithromax, contact a product liability law firm in your area to discuss your concerns. Your losses — physical, financial, and emotional — may be eligible for compensation from the makers of these drugs (Levaquin®: Ortho-McNeil-Janssen and Zithromax: Pfizer).
Levaquin® (Levofloxacin)
Levaquin® and other levofloxacin drugs are most often administered for:
- urinary tract infections
- skin and skin-structure infections
- nosocomial or community-acquired pneumonia
- inhalational anthrax
- chronic bacterial prostatitis
- acute pyelonephritis
- acute bacterial sinusitis
- acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
Zithromax (Azithromycin)
Zithromax and similar azithromycin drugs are common treatments for bacterial infection-caused:
- bronchitis
- certain urinary tract infections (e.g., non-gonococcal urethritis and cervicitis)
- chlamydia
- laryngitis
- middle ear infections
- pneumonia
- sinusitis
- throat infections
- tonsillitis
- typhoid
Levaquin® and Zithromax Use in Children
Levaquin® and Zithromax are used for adults and also for pediatric (child) patients. In light of the severity of the possible adverse reactions to these two antibiotics, their use in children is not to be taken lightly. Ear infections, for example, are very common among children, and Zithromax (often called "the Z-Pack") is administered very widely for this indication.
When Symptoms Manifest
In many cases of severe reactions to drugs, the symptoms do not show up immediately; it may be days, weeks or months after a drug treatment when symptoms first appear. If you're not sure about the name of the antibiotic or other drug that was administered some time ago to you or a member of your family, a knowledgeable attorney can help track down the information as part of an investigation of your case.
Talk to a Plaintiffs' Attorney about Levaquin® and Zithromax
Even if you're unsure whether current medical problems are linked to Levaquin® or Zithromax use, it's in your best interest to schedule a free consultation with our Levaquin® lawyer and discuss your circumstances. Attorneys who represent plaintiffs (injured individuals and their families) help determine the causality of medical problems and obtain a fair legal resolution. Contact the right lawyer for you.
