Asilee 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 15.00 (24's pack: ৳ 360.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Levofloxacin hemihydrate |
| Company | Asiatic laboratories ltd |
Product Title
- Asilee
Categories
- Antibacterial Agent
- Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic
- Medication
Description
- Synthetic
- Broad-spectrum
- Third-generation
- Chiral fluorinated carboxyquinolone
Indications
- Treatment of mild, moderate, and severe infections caused by susceptible strains of micro-organisms listed for various conditions
Microorganisms Treated
- Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Haemophilus influenzae
- Moraxella catarrhalis
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Escherichia coli
- Klebsiella pneumoniae
- Legionella pneumophila
- Mycoplasma pneumoniae
- Enterobacter sp.
- Campylobacter sp.
- Vibrio cholerae
- Shigella sp.
- Salmonella sp.
- Proteus mirabilis
- Enterococcus faecalis
Usual Dosage
- 250 mg
- 500 mg
- 750 mg
Route of Administration
- Oral
- Intravenous
Dosage Forms
- Tablets
- Oral Solution
- Injection
Adult Dosage
- 500 mg once daily for 10-14 days
- 750 mg once daily for 5 days
- 750 mg once daily for 3 days (uncomplicated)
- 750 mg once daily for 5 days (complicated)
Child Dosage
- 10 mg/kg every 12 hours (6 months to <5 years)
- 10 mg/kg every 24 hours (>5 years)
Pharmacology
- Inhibition of bacterial topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase
- DNA replication, transcription, repair, and recombination
Interaction
- Avoid co-administration with 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
- Hypersensitivity to quinolone antimicrobial agents
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Flatulence
- Phototoxicity
- Retinal detachment
- Tremors
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Confusion
Pregnancy and Lactation
- Not recommended for use during pregnancy or nursing
Precautions and Warnings
- Administer by slow intravenous infusion
- Maintain adequate hydration
- Exercise dose adjustment in renal insufficiency
Overdose Effects
- Low potential for acute toxicity
- Stomach should be emptied
- Observation and hydration maintenance
Therapeutic Class
- 4-Quinolone preparations
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C
- Protect from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children