Lequin 500 mg (Tablet)
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Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Levofloxacin hemihydrate |
| Company | Naafco pharma ltd |
Indications
- Acute maxillary sinusitis treatment
- Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis treatment
- Community-acquired pneumonia treatment
- Uncomplicated urinary tract infections treatment
- Acute pyelonephritis treatment
- Skin and soft tissue infections treatment
- Enteric infections treatment
Description
- Synthetic
- Broad-spectrum
- Third-generation fluoroquinolone derivative
- Oral administration
Pharmacology
- Inhibition of bacterial topoisomerase IV
- Inhibition of DNA gyrase
- DNA replication inhibition
- Transcription inhibition
- Repair and recombination inhibition
- In vitro activity against various microorganisms
Dosage
- 250 mg tablets
- 500 mg tablets
- 750 mg tablets
- Oral solution
- Intravenous infusion
Administration
- Instructions for Levofloxacin Infusion
- Container leakage check
- Cloudy solution check
- Proper fluid level establishment
- Air expulsion from set
- Regulation of administration rate
- Single-use injection
Interaction
- Avoid co-administration with multivalent cations
- Reduction of absorption with antacids, iron, adsorbents
- Increased risk with NSAIDs
- Increased risk with warfarin
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity history
- Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to quinolone antimicrobial agents
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Flatulence
- Phototoxicity risk
- Rare occurrence of tremors, depression, anxiety, confusion
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended during pregnancy
- Not recommended during nursing
Precautions & Warnings
- Slow intravenous infusion administration
- Adequate water intake
- Dose adjustment in renal insufficiency
Overdose Effects
- Low potential for acute toxicity
- Stomach emptying in case of acute overdosage
- Patient observation
- Appropriate hydration maintenance
Therapeutic Class
- 4-Quinolone preparations
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C
- Away from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children