Levofloxacin Intravenous and Mirapex

• Generic Name: levofloxacin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Levaquin

Levofloxacin injection is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. It is also used to prevent an anthrax infection after a person has been exposed to anthrax. Levofloxacin is also used to treat and prevent plague (including pneumonic and septicemic plague).

Levofloxacin belongs to the class of medicines known as quinolone antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. However, levofloxacin will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.

Levofloxacin is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.

• Generic Name: pramipexole
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Mirapex, Mirapex ER

Mirapex (pramipexole) has some of the same effects as a chemical called dopamine, which occurs naturally in your body. Low levels of dopamine in the brain are associated with Parkinson's disease.

Mirapex is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease, such as stiffness, tremors, muscle spasms, and poor muscle control. Mirapex is also used to treat restless legs syndrome (RLS).

Immediate-release tablet (Mirapex) is approved to treat either Parkinson symptoms or RLS. The extended-release tablet (Mirapex ER) is only approved to treat Parkinson symptoms.

Parkinson's and RLS are two separate disorders. Having one of these conditions will not cause you to have the other condition.