Can rifampicin and levofloxacin be used together?

Rifampicin and Levofloxacin can be used together. Rifampicin can be used in the treatment of various types of tuberculosis, leprosy, non-tuberculous mycobacterial infections, and many other diseases. Adverse reactions such as anorexia, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, epigastric discomfort, and decreased liver function can occur with the use of this drug. It is forbidden to use it in people who are allergic to antimicrobial drugs of the rifamycin group, hepatic insufficiency, biliary obstruction and pregnant women up to 3 months of pregnancy. The use of rifampicin should be noted that it may interfere with some test results, such as causing a positive antiglobulin test; rifampicin for the treatment of tuberculosis must be used in conjunction with other drugs; the use of rifampicin should be avoided to extract teeth and other surgeries until the blood picture returns to normal; the drug should be taken one hour before meals or two hours after meals; people with impaired liver function need to reduce the dosage, and people with impaired renal function do not need to reduce the dosage. Levofloxacin can be used to treat infections caused by sensitive bacteria, such as pneumonia, skin tissue infections, prostatitis, and urinary tract infections. It is contraindicated in people who are allergic to quinolones, pregnancy and patients under 18 years of age. The use of levofloxacin may cause adverse reactions such as disability, tendinopathy and tendon rupture, prolongation of the QT period, anaphylactic reactions, central and peripheral neuropathy, Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea, dysglycemia, photosensitivity or phototoxicity, worsening of myasthenia gravis, hepatotoxicity, development of resistant bacteria, aortic aneurysm and aortic coarctation. When using levofloxacin, it is necessary to pay attention to the fact that if any of the above adverse reactions occur, the drug should be discontinued immediately and a hospital visit should be made promptly. In addition, both of the above drugs need to be used under the guidance of a doctor, do not use without authorization.