Kalydeco and Levofloxacin Injection Concentrate

• Generic Name: ivacaftor
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated; oral granule
• Other Brand Names: Kalydeco

Kalydeco (ivacaftor) is used to treat cystic fibrosis in adults and children who are at least 6 months old and weigh at least 11 pounds (5 kilograms).

Kalydeco is for use only in patients with a specific gene mutation related to cystic fibrosis.

Before you take Kalydeco, you may need a medical test to make sure you have this gene mutation.

• Generic Name: levofloxacin
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution, concentrate
• Other Brand Names: Levaquin

Levofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone (flor-o-KWIN-o-lone) antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body. Levofloxacin is used to treat different types of bacterial infections. Levofloxacin is also used to treat people who have been exposed to anthrax or certain types of plague.

Fluoroquinolone antibiotics can cause serious or disabling side effects that may not be reversible. Levofloxacin should be used only for infections that cannot be treated with a safer antibiotic.

Levofloxacin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.