> She had her gallbladder removed and was put on Levoquin 500mg daily po.

There are other, older antibiotics that I'm sure would work for the same
purpose the dr desires, avoiding or curing infection.  It is the usual - use
the newest now.  Ask Dr what he would use if Levoquin not available :-)

I looked in the AAP list and similar drug Ofloxacin is on "approved" list.
Hale (2000) says Levoquin should work the same way.  I think it is unlikely
that the baby would get enough to be a problem.  The children reported with
problems received high doses directly and have CF.- see Ofloxacin.

Don't forget to use the newest AAP list (Peds 108(3)
www.aap.org/policy/0063.html   Hale's newest version will probably be out
this summer and will incorporate this info.  Sincerely, Pat in SNJ

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