Levaquin injection and Norvasc

• Generic Name: levofloxacin
• Dosage Forms: tablets, oral solution, injection
• 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.

• Generic Name: amlodipine
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Norvasc, Katerzia

Norvasc (amlodipine) is a calcium channel blocker that dilates (widens) blood vessels and improves blood flow.

Norvasc is used to treat chest pain (angina) and other conditions caused by coronary artery disease.

Norvasc is also used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering blood pressure may lower your risk of a stroke or heart attack.

Amlodipine is for use in adults and children who are at least 6 years old.