Orlev 250 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 7.99 (20's pack: ৳ 159.83)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Levofloxacin hemihydrate |
| Company | Orion infusion ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of acute maxillary sinusitis
- Treatment of acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
- Treatment of community-acquired pneumonia
- Treatment of uncomplicated and complicated urinary tract infections
- Treatment of acute pyelonephritis
- Treatment of skin and soft tissue infections
- Treatment of enteric infections
Description
Synthetic, broad-spectrum, third-generation fluoroquinolone derivative antibacterial agent for oral administration
Pharmacology
Inhibits bacterial topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase required for DNA replication, transcription, repair, and recombination
Dosage
- Usual doses of 250 mg, 500 mg, or 750 mg orally every 24 hours
- Different doses for acute sinusitis, exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, community-acquired pneumonia, urinary-tract infections, skin and soft-tissue infections
- Different doses for children
Administration
- Instructions for the use of Levofloxacin infusion
- Different administration methods for oral and intravenous administration
Interaction
Avoid co-administration with any solution containing multivalent cations
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to levofloxacin or quinolone antimicrobial agents
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Flatulence
- Rare occurrence of phototoxicity
- Rare side effects like tremors, depression, anxiety, confusion
Pregnancy & Lactation
Not recommended for use during pregnancy or nursing
Precautions & Warnings
Slow intravenous infusion required, adequate water intake, dose adjustment in renal insufficiency
Overdose Effects
Low potential for acute toxicity, stomach should be emptied in case of overdose
Therapeutic Class
4-Quinolone preparations
Storage Conditions
Keep below 30°C, away from light & moisture, out of the reach of children