Levofloxacin+ornidazole

Brief your medical history to doctor, if you are allergic to Levofloxacin+ornidazole or any of its components. Please let your doctor know before starting Levofloxacin+ornidazole if you have a history liver or kidney diseases, tendonitis (inflammation of the tendon, a tissue connecting muscle and bone), fits, diabetes, dehydration, blood dyscrasia (decreased peripheral blood cell counts), colitis (inflammation of the colon) or undergoing dialysis treatment. Levofloxacin in Levofloxacin+ornidazole can make myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness) worse, hence you should take Levofloxacin+ornidazole only under doctor's supervision. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting Levofloxacin+ornidazole. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Levofloxacin+ornidazole as it may cause dizziness. Please try avoiding alcoholic beverages during your treatment, as it worsens the disease and side effects. Levofloxacin+ornidazole is not recommended for patients younger than 18 years of age. 

Drug-Drug Interaction: Levofloxacin+ornidazole may interact with blood thinners (warfarin), pain killers (aspirin), anti-depressants (escitalopram), heart-related drugs (quinidine), anaesthetics (vecuronium), birth control pills containing Ethinyl estradiol, corticosteroids, anti-diabetic drugs, antacids, and multivitamins with minerals.

Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid alcoholic beverages since it may lead to dizziness.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Levofloxacin+ornidazole is cautiously recommended if you have any liver or kidney diseases, tendonitis, fits, blood dyscrasia, colitis, diabetes, myasthenia gravis, dehydration, dialysis, high blood pressure, nerve problems, mood disorders (depression), aneurysm, blockage of the aorta or other blood vessels and connective tissue disorders like Marfan syndrome and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.

• Antibiotics can alter the useful bacteria in the stomach. Therefore, you are advised to take foods rich in probiotics such as yoghurt/curd, kefir, sauerkraut, tempeh, kimchi, miso, kombucha, buttermilk, natto and cheese.
• Eat fibre rich food like whole grains, beans, lentils, berries, broccoli, peas and bananas.
• Avoid foods rich in calcium, grapefruit and grapefruit juice as they might hinder antibiotic's absorption.
• If you have diarrhoea try to drink appropriate amounts of fluids to avoid dehydration. 
• If you have minor diarrhoea (less than four stools daily) drinking caffeine-free soft drinks, juices or sport rehydration drinks can be sufficient. 
• If the diarrhoea is more severe, specially formulated rehydration drinks should be taken.
• Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Levofloxacin+ornidazole as it can make you dehydrated and may affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid the Levofloxacin+ornidazole in fighting off infections. 

• Levofloxacin can cause serious tendon problems and nerve damage, hence you should be cautious. If you experience any symptoms like severe headaches, extreme hunger, irritability, numbness, tingling, burning pain, confusion, agitation and memory problems, please stop using this medicine and seek immediate medical advice.
• Levofloxacin+ornidazole contains Levofloxacin, which might produce false-positive urine screening results for opiates. Inform the laboratory staff that you are taking Levofloxacin+ornidazole. 
• Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly since Levofloxacin may affect your glucose levels in diabetes.
• Quinolone antibiotics like Levofloxacin may cause QT prolongation (heart muscle takes longer than normal to recharge between beats) in electrocardiogram (ECG) in some patients.