Laxod 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 15.00 (30's pack: ৳ 450.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Levofloxacin hemihydrate |
| Company | Millat pharmaceuticals ltd |
Title, Categories, and Description
- Laxod
- Medicine
- Antibacterial Agent
- Third-Generation Fluoroquinolone Derivative
Indications
- Treatment of mild, moderate, and severe infections caused by susceptible micro-organisms
- Acute maxillary sinusitis
- Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
- Community-acquired pneumonia
- Urinary tract infections
- Acute pyelonephritis
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Enteric infections
Description
- Synthetic
- Broad-spectrum
- Oral administration
- Chiral fluorinated carboxyquinolone
Pharmacology
- Broad-spectrum
- Inhibition of bacterial topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase
- Required for DNA replication, transcription, repair, and recombination
- Activity against gram-negative and gram-positive microorganisms
Dosage
- 250 mg, 500 mg, 750 mg tablets
- Oral solution
- Intravenous infusion
- Administered with or without regard to food
- Different dosages for different infections
- Sequential therapy (intravenous to oral)
Administration
- Levofloxacin infusion instructions
- Container leakage check
- Avoidance of cloudy or precipitated solutions
- Regulation of administration rate
- Single-use only
- Container suspension from hanger
Interaction
- Avoidance of co-administration with multivalent cations
- Reduced absorption with antacids, iron, and adsorbents
- Increased risk of CNS stimulation with NSAID
- Increased risk of bleeding with warfarin
Contraindications
- History of hypersensitivity to levofloxacin or quinolone antimicrobial agents
Side Effects
- Well tolerated
- Risk of retinal detachment
- Possible side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, flatulence, phototoxicity, tremors, depression, anxiety, confusion
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended during pregnancy or nursing
- Effects on unborn child or nursing infant are unknown
Precautions & Warnings
- Slow intravenous infusion
- Adequate water intake
- Dose adjustment in renal insufficiency
Overdose Effects
- Low potential for acute toxicity
- Stomach emptying in case of acute overdosage
- Observation and hydration maintenance
Therapeutic Class
- 4-Quinolone preparations
Storage Conditions
- Below 30°C temperature
- Away from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children