Tequin

Tequin can disturb blood sugar levels. If you are a diabetic on oral diabetes medications and your blood sugar drops, eat some sugar, stop taking Tequin, and call your doctor. Monitor your blood sugar levels carefully during your entire course of Tequin therapy.

An increase in blood sugar is also possible, especially among older adults, people with poor kidneys, and those taking medications that tend to increase blood sugar. Check with your doctor immediately if you develop warning signs such as frequent urination, thirst, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, and drowsiness.

Tequin, used in high doses for short periods of time, may hide or delay the symptoms of syphilis. If you are taking Tequin for gonorrhea, your doctor will test you for syphilis.

You'll also need to be closely monitored if you have kidney disease; your dosage may have to be reduced.

Some of the other drugs in the quinolone family tend to increase sensitivity to the sun. To be on the safe side, avoid excessive exposure to sunlight while taking Tequin.

Like all antibiotics, Tequin occasionally causes a severe and even dangerous form of diarrhea. Alert your doctor if you develop this problem.

Tequin is not recommended for children under 18 years of age.

Possible food and drug interactions when taking Tequin

If Tequin is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Tequin with the following:

• Antacids containing aluminum or magnesium
• Digoxin (Lanoxin)
• Insulin
• Iron
• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as Motrin and Naprosyn
• Oral diabetes drugs such as Diabinese and Micronase
• Probenecid
• Vitamins containing iron, magnesium, or zinc

Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding

Although it's not known for sure, Tequin may be capable of causing harm during pregnancy. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, notify your doctor immediately. Tequin is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women.