Lifcin 500 mg/100 ml (IV Infusion)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 100.30
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Levofloxacin hemihydrate |
| Company | Biopharma limited |
| Also available as |
Product Title
- Lifcin
Categories
- Medicine
- Antibacterial Agent
- Fluoroquinolone Derivative
Description
- Synthetic
- Broad-spectrum
- Third Generation
Color Options
Functions
- Treats mild, moderate and severe infections
- Inhibits bacterial topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase
Materials
- Chiral fluorinated carboxyquinolone
Technical Specifications
- 250 mg tablets
- 500 mg tablets
- 750 mg tablets
- Oral administration
- Intravenous infusion
Design Elements
Usability Features
- Oral solution can be taken with or without food
- Sequential therapy (intravenous to oral) possible
Indications
- Acute maxillary sinusitis treatment
- Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis treatment
- Community-acquired pneumonia treatment
- Urinary tract infections treatment
- Acute pyelonephritis treatment
- Skin and soft tissue infections treatment
- Enteric infections treatment
Pharmacology
- Exerts antibacterial action
- Inhibits DNA replication, transcription repair and recombination
- In vitro activity against a wide range of microorganisms
Dosage
- Usual dose of 250 mg, 500 mg, or 750 mg every 24 hours
- Different doses for different conditions
- Oral solution to be taken before or after eating
- Intravenous infusion administration only
Administration
- Instructions for the Use of Levofloxacin Infusion
- Proper disposal after single-use
Interaction
- No co-administration with solutions containing multivalent cations
- Reduction in absorption with antacids, iron, and adsorbents
- Increased risk with NSAIDs and warfarin
Contraindications
- History of hypersensitivity to levofloxacin or quinolone antimicrobial agents
Side Effects
- Risk of retinal detachment
- Common: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, flatulence
- Rare: phototoxicity, tremors, depression, anxiety, confusion
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended during pregnancy or nursing
Precautions & Warnings
- Slow intravenous infusion required
- Adequate water intake during administration
- 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 and moisture
- Keep out of reach of children