HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

How Long Does Antibiotic Levaquin Remain In The System?

default
Posted on Mon, 21 Sep 2015
Question: how long does it take the antibiotic levaquin to completely be out of your system after finishing the medication
doctor
Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (53 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
48 hours

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

it depends on renal function and interacting drugs but its half-life is between 6-8 hours. 6 times the half-life is required to consider the drug almost 100% eliminated. So 48 hours is your answer...

Kind Regards!
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis

Internal Medicine Specialist

Practicing since :1999

Answered : 3818 Questions

Ask me a question
premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Ask an Internal Medicine Specialist
Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
backtotop2
How Long Does Antibiotic Levaquin Remain In The System?

Brief Answer: 48 hours Detailed Answer: Hello, it depends on renal function and interacting drugs but its half-life is between 6-8 hours. 6 times the half-life is required to consider the drug almost 100% eliminated. So 48 hours is your answer... Kind Regards!