Bacnil 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 15.00 (20's pack: ৳ 300.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Levofloxacin hemihydrate |
| Company | Rephco pharmaceuticals ltd |
Product Title
- Bacnil Antibacterial Agent
Categories
- Medicine
- Antibacterial Agent
- Fluoroquinolone Derivative
Description
- Synthetic broad-spectrum third-generation fluoroquinolone derivative antibacterial agent for oral administration
- Chiral fluorinated carboxyquinolone
Active Ingredient
- Levofloxacin
Indications
- Treatment of mild, moderate and severe infections caused by susceptible strains of designated micro-organisms
- Acute maxillary sinusitis
- Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
- Community-acquired pneumonia
- Uncomplicated & complicated urinary tract infections
- Acute pyelonephritis
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Enteric infections
Pharmacology
- Inhibits bacterial topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase
- Exerts antibacterial action by inhibiting enzymes required for DNA replication, transcription repair and recombination
- In vitro activity against a wide range of gram-negative and gram-positive microorganisms
Dosage
- 250 mg, 500 mg, 750 mg administered orally every 24 hours
- Oral solution to be taken 1 hour before or 2 hours after eating
- Intravenous infusion for adults and children
Administration
- Instructions for use of Levofloxacin Infusion
- Administration set usage guidelines
Interaction
- Avoid co-administration with any solution 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
- Risk of retinal detachment
- Rare side effects: tremors, depression, anxiety, confusion
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended for use during pregnancy or nursing
Precautions & Warnings
- Administer by slow intravenous infusion
- Ensure adequate water intake
- Exercise dose adjustment in renal insufficiency
Overdose Effects
- Low potential for acute toxicity
- Stomach should be emptied in the event of acute overdosage
- Patients should be kept under observation
- Appropriate hydration should be maintained
Therapeutic Class
- 4-Quinolone preparations
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C temperature
- Away from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children