Instructed in new m
edication Levaquin to m
anage infection. In addition, warned of possible S/E such as headache, insom
nia, dizziness, encephalopathy, chest pain
, palpitations, vasodilation, nausea, diarrhea, vom
iting, abdom
inal pain
, dyspepsia, flatulence, vaginitis, eosinophilia, hypoglycem
ia, back pain
, tendon rupture, rash, pruritus, hypersensitivity reactions, etc. Instructed to take drug as prescribed, even if signs and sym
ptom
s disappear. Take drug with plenty of fluids and avoid antacids, sucralfate, and products containing iron or zinc for at least 2 hours before and after each dose. Avoid excessive sunlight, use sun block, and wear protective clothing when outdoors. Stop drug usage and notify prescriber if rash or other S/S of hypersensitivity develop. Notify prescriber if patient experiences pain
or inflam
m
ation. Tendon rupture can occur with drug. Instructed to Diabetic patient to m
onitor glucose level and notify prescriber if a hypoglycem
ia reaction occurs. Notify prescriber if loose stools or diarrhea occurs.