Lifcin 750 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 20.17 (3 x 4: ৳ 242.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 80.67
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Levofloxacin hemihydrate |
| Company | Biopharma limited |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of mild, moderate and severe infections
- Acute maxillary sinusitis
- Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
- Community-acquired pneumonia
- Urinary tract infections
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Enteric infections
Description
Synthetic, broad-spectrum, third-generation fluoroquinolone derivative antibacterial agent for oral administration
Pharmacology
Exerts antibacterial action by inhibiting bacterial topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase
Dosage
- Usual doses of 250 mg, 500 mg, or 750 mg administered orally every 24 hours
- Can be administered without regard to food
- Injection should only be administered by intravenous infusion
Administration
Instructions for the use of infusion
Interaction
- No quinolone should be co-administered with any solution containing multivalent cations
- Antacids, Iron, and Adsorbents reduce absorption
- NSAID may increase the risk of CNS stimulation
- Warfarin may increase the risk of bleeding
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to levofloxacin or quinolone antimicrobial agents
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Flatulence
- Phototoxicity (0.1%)
- Rare occurrences of tremors, depression, anxiety, confusion
Pregnancy & Lactation
Not recommended for use during pregnancy or nursing
Precautions & Warnings
- Administered by slow intravenous infusion
- Adequate water intake to avoid concentrated urine
- Dose adjustment in presence of renal insufficiency
Overdose Effects
Low potential for acute toxicity
Therapeutic Class
4-Quinolone preparations
Storage Conditions
Keep below 30°C temperature, away from light & moisture, out of reach of children