Levosafe 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 15.00 (2 x 10: ৳ 300.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 150.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Levofloxacin hemihydrate |
| Company | Ethical drugs limited |
Title
- Levosafe Antibacterial Agent
Categories
- Medicine
- Antibiotics
- Medication
Description
- Synthetic
- Broad-spectrum
- Third-generation fluoroquinolone derivative
Pharmacology
- Inhibits bacterial topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase
- DNA replication
- Transcription repair
- Recombination
- Activity against a wide range of microorganisms
Dosage
- Tablets available in 250 mg, 500 mg, 750 mg
- Oral administration every 24 hours
- Oral solution taken 1 hour before or 2 hours after eating
- Injection administered by intravenous infusion
- Dosage varies for different infections and age groups
- Sequential therapy from intravenous to oral may be instituted
Administration
- Instructions for the Use of Levofloxacin Infusion
- Proper fluid level in drip chamber
- Regulation of administration rate
Interaction
- No co-administration with multivalent cations
- Reduced absorption with antacids, iron, and adsorbents
- Potential interaction with NSAIDs and Warfarin
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to levofloxacin or quinolone antimicrobial agents
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Phototoxicity
- Rare occurrences of tremors, depression, anxiety, confusion
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended during pregnancy or nursing
Precautions & Warnings
- Administration by slow intravenous infusion
- Adequate water intake during administration
- Dose adjustment in renal insufficiency
Overdose Effects
- Low potential for acute toxicity
- Stomach emptying
- Patient observation
- Appropriate hydration
Therapeutic Class
- 4-Quinolone preparations
Storage Conditions
- Below 30°C temperature
- Away from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children