Levox 0.5% (Ophthalmic Solution)

5 ml drop: ৳ 90.27

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Levofloxacin ophthalmic
Company	Opsonin pharma ltd
Also available as	Levox ts 15 eye drop

Indications

Treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis
Treatment of bacterial corneal ulcer
Treatment of blepharitis
Treatment of hordeolum
Treatment of perioperative ocular conditions

Pharmacology

Sterile topical ophthalmic solution
Synthetic third-generation fluoroquinolone
Bactericidal antibiotic
Inhibits bacterial topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase enzymes

Dosage & Administration

0.5% eye drop for adults and children 1 year and older
1-2 drops every 2 hours for first 2 days
1-2 drops every 4 hours for days 3-7
1.5% eye drop for adults and children 6 years and older
Instill one to two drops every 30 minutes to 2 hours for days 1-3
Instill one to two drops every 1 to 4 hours for day 4 through treatment completion
Safety and effectiveness not established for children under 1 year

Interaction

Systemic administration may elevate plasma concentrations of theophylline
May interfere with the metabolism of caffeine
May enhance the effects of the oral anticoagulant warfarin and its derivatives

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to Levofloxacin or other quinolones
Hypersensitivity to any components of the medication

Side Effects

Transient blurred vision
Fever
Foreign body sensation
Headache
Transient ocular burning
Ocular pain or discomfort
Pharyngitis
Photophobia
Allergic reactions
Lid edema
Ocular dryness
Ocular itching

Pregnancy & Lactation

Pregnancy Category C
Use during pregnancy if potential benefit justifies potential risk to the fetus
Caution when used by nursing mothers

Precautions & Warnings

Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
Discontinue use and institute alternative therapy if superinfection occurs

Therapeutic Class

4-Quinolone preparations

Storage Conditions

Protect from light
Store in cool (15°C-25°C) and dry place
Keep out of reach of children

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