Levocare 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 15.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 450.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 150.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Levofloxacin hemihydrate |
| Company | Doctor tims pharmaceuticals ltd |
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
- Oral administration
Pharmacology
- Inhibition of bacterial topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase
- Antibacterial action
- In vitro activity against wide range of microorganisms
Dosage
- Available in 250 mg, 500 mg, and 750 mg tablets
- Oral solution available
- Intravenous infusion administration
- Usual dose for adults and children
- Sequential therapy (intravenous to oral)
Administration
- Instructions for use of Levofloxacin infusion
- Precautions for using flexible containers in series connections
- Regulation of administration rate
Interaction
- Avoid co-administration with solutions containing multivalent cations
- Reduced absorption with antacids, iron, and adsorbents
- Increased risk of CNS stimulation with NSAIDs
- Increased risk of bleeding with warfarin
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to levofloxacin or quinolone antimicrobial agents
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Flatulence
- Rare occurrence of phototoxicity
- Potential risk of retinal detachment
- Rare side effects such as 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
- Low potential for acute toxicity
- Emptying the stomach in case of acute overdosage
- Maintenance of appropriate hydration
Therapeutic Class
- 4-Quinolone preparations
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C temperature
- Away from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children