Levox TS 1.5% (Ophthalmic Solution)

5 ml drop: ৳ 130.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Levofloxacin ophthalmic
Company Opsonin pharma ltd
Also available as
Levox 05 eye drop

Indications

  • Bacterial conjunctivitis treatment
  • Aerobic Gram-Positive bacteria treatment
  • Aerobic Gram-Negative bacteria treatment
  • Bacterial corneal ulcer treatment
  • Blepharitis treatment
  • Hordeolum treatment
  • Perioperative condition treatment

Pharmacology

  • Sterile topical ophthalmic solution
  • Broad spectrum antibiotic
  • Bactericidal antibiotic
  • Third generation fluoroquinolone antibiotic
  • Inhibition of topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase enzymes

Dosage & Administration

  • 0.5% eye drop
  • 1.5% eye drop
  • Dosage for adults and children
  • Dosage for children below 1 year
  • Dosage regimen for different days

Interaction

  • Elevation of plasma concentrations of theophylline
  • Interference with caffeine metabolism
  • Enhancement of oral anticoagulant effects

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity history
  • Contraindication in patients allergic to Levofloxacin or other quinolones

Side Effects

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

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Pregnancy Category C
  • Potential risk to the fetus
  • Caution in nursing mothers

Precautions & Warnings

  • Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
  • Superinfection precautions

Therapeutic Class

  • 4-Quinolone preparations

Storage Conditions

  • Protection from light
  • Cool and dry storage
  • Keep out of reach of children

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