Letab 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 15.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 750.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 150.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Levofloxacin hemihydrate |
| Company | Chemist laboratories ltd |
Title
- Letab Antibacterial Tablet
Categories
- Medicine
- Health & Wellness
- Antibiotics
Description
- Synthetic third-generation fluoroquinolone derivative antibacterial agent
Indications
- Treatment of mild, moderate, and severe infections caused by susceptible strains of micro-organisms
Micro-Organisms
- Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Haemophilus influenzae
- Moraxella catarrhalis
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Klebsiella pneumoniae
- Chlamydia pneumoniae
- Legionella pneumophila
- Mycoplasma pneumoniae
- Escherichia coli
- Proteus mirabilis
- Enterococcus faecalis
- Enterobacter sp.
- Campylobacter sp.
- Vibrio cholerae
- Shigella sp.
- Salmonella sp.
Dosage
- 250 mg
- 500 mg
- 750 mg administered orally every 24 hours
- Dosage for different infections
DosageInstructions
- Can be administered without regard to food
- Oral solution should be taken 1 hour before or 2 hours after eating
- Injection for intravenous infusion only
AdministrationInstructions
- Check for leaks and intact seal
- Do not use if solution is cloudy or precipitate is present
- Regulate rate of administration with flow control clamp
Pharmacology
- Inhibition of bacterial topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase
- In vitro activity against a wide range of microorganisms
Interaction
- Co-administration with multivalent cations
- Reduction of absorption by antacids, iron, and adsorbents
- Increased risk with NSAIDs and warfarin
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to levofloxacin or quinolone antimicrobial agents
SideEffects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Flatulence
- Risk of retinal detachment
- Rare occurrence of phototoxicity
- Rarely: tremors, depression, anxiety, confusion
PregnancyLactation
- Not recommended during pregnancy or nursing
PrecautionsWarnings
- Administration by slow intravenous infusion
- Adequate water intake to avoid concentrated urine
- Dose adjustment in renal insufficiency
OverdoseEffects
- Low potential for acute toxicity
- Stomach emptying in case of overdose
- Observation and hydration maintenance for patients
TherapeuticClass
- 4-Quinolone preparations
StorageConditions
- Keep below 30°C temperature
- Away from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children