Infection Teaching 2614
SN instructed patient and caregiver on medication levofloxacin used to treat a variety of bacterial infections . Reviewed side effects with both and advised to drink plenty of fluids while taking this medication , continue to take this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished, even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may result in a return of the infection.
Reviewed July 2020
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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