Leosil 500 mg (Tablet)
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Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Levofloxacin hemihydrate |
| Company | Silco pharmaceutical ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of mild, moderate and severe infections
- Acute maxillary sinusitis
- Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
- Community-acquired pneumonia
- Urinary tract infections
- Acute pyelonephritis
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Enteric infections
Description
Synthetic, broad-spectrum, third-generation fluoroquinolone derivative antibacterial agent
Pharmacology
Inhibits bacterial topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase
Dosage
- 250 mg, 500 mg, or 750 mg administered orally every 24 hours
- Oral solution should be taken 1 hour before or 2 hours after eating
- Injected by intravenous infusion
- Dosage varies for different infections and age groups
Administration
Instructions for use of Levofloxacin Infusion
Interaction
- No co-administration with multivalent cations
- Reduced absorption with antacids, iron, and adsorbents
- Increased risk of CNS stimulation with NSAID
- Increased risk of bleeding with warfarin
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to levofloxacin or quinolone antimicrobial agents
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Rare occurrence of phototoxicity
- Risk of retinal detachment
- Rare cases of tremors, depression, anxiety, confusion
Pregnancy & Lactation
Not recommended for use during pregnancy or nursing
Precautions & Warnings
- Administration by slow intravenous infusion
- Adequate water intake during administration
- Dose adjustment in renal insufficiency
Overdose Effects
Exhibits low potential for acute toxicity
Therapeutic Class
4-Quinolone preparations
Storage Conditions
Keep below 30°C, away from light & moisture, out of reach of children