Levaquin and Hepatorenal failure - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hepatorenal failure is reported as a side effect among people who take Levaquin (levofloxacin), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Lisinopril,.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hepatorenal failure when taking Levaquin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 54,998 people who have side effects when taking Levaquin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Levaquin?

Levaquin has active ingredients of levofloxacin. It is often used in sinusitis. eHealthMe is studying from 56,638 Levaquin users. Check the latest studies of Levaquin.

What is Hepatorenal failure?

Hepatorenal failure (decrease in kidney function in a person with a severe liver disorder) is found to be associated with 120 drugs and 239 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hepatorenal failure.

On Jul, 15, 2026

54,998 people reported to have side effects when taking Levaquin.
Among them, 13 people (0.02%) have Hepatorenal failure.

Could Levaquin cause Hepatorenal failure?

Among these 13 people:

What is the gender of people who have Hepatorenal failure when taking Levaquin? *

female: 46.15 %
male: 53.85 %

What is the age of people who have Hepatorenal failure when taking Levaquin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Levaquin? *

Vancomycin: 2 people, 15.38%
Lactulose: 2 people, 15.38%
Allopurinol: 2 people, 15.38%
Cefuroxime: 2 people, 15.38%
Clexane: 2 people, 15.38%
Digoxin: 2 people, 15.38%
Isosorbide Mononitrate: 2 people, 15.38%
Albuterol Sulfate: 2 people, 15.38%
Timentin: 2 people, 15.38%
Lisinopril: 2 people, 15.38%

What are other side effects people have besides Hepatorenal failure? *

Pancytopenia (medical condition in which there is a reduction in the number of red and white blood cells, as well as platelets): 5 people, 38.46%
Blood Bilirubin Increased: 3 people, 23.08%
Liver Function Tests Nos Abnormal: 3 people, 23.08%
Oedema Lower Limb (fluid collection in tissue of lower leg): 3 people, 23.08%
Ventricular Hypertrophy (enlargement of ventricles (lower chambers) in the heart): 3 people, 23.08%
Renal Tubular Necrosis (death of kidney tubules): 3 people, 23.08%
Bleeding Into The Skin: 3 people, 23.08%
Cholestasis (a condition where bile cannot flow from the liver to the duodenum): 3 people, 23.08%
Pulmonary Embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung): 2 people, 15.38%
Blood Creatinine Increased: 2 people, 15.38%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Bhuvan KC, ALrasheedy AA, Ibrahim MI, "A case report from Nepalese community pharmacy on levofloxacin induced severe abdominal pain", Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal, 2013 Jul .
MITTAL V, ARCHANA D, GUPTA A, SRIVASTAV U, CHANDRA V, SAXENA A, AGRAWAL P, "Aphasia: a Rarest Complication with a Well Known Drug Levofloxacin", Medical Science, 2013 Jan .
Bhuvan KC, ALrasheedy AA, Ibrahim MI, "A case report from Nepalese community pharmacy on levofloxacin induced severe abdominal pain", Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal, 2013 Jul .
MITTAL V, ARCHANA D, GUPTA A, SRIVASTAV U, CHANDRA V, SAXENA A, AGRAWAL P, "Aphasia: a Rarest Complication with a Well Known Drug Levofloxacin", Medical Science, 2013 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on levofloxacin (the active ingredients of Levaquin) and Levaquin (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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