Leevotin 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 15.00 (18's pack: ৳ 270.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Levofloxacin hemihydrate |
| Company | Mst pharma |
Title
- Leevotin
Categories
- Medicine
- Antibacterial Agent
- Fluoroquinolone
- Therapeutic Class: 4-Quinolone Preparations
Description
- Synthetic
- Broad-spectrum
- Third-generation fluoroquinolone derivative
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
- Urinary tract infections
- Acute pyelonephritis
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Enteric infections
Pharmacology
- Exerts antibacterial action
- Inhibits bacterial topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase
- Enzymes required for DNA replication, transcription repair, and recombination
- In vitro activity against a wide range of gram-negative and gram-positive microorganisms
Dosage
- Dosage forms: Tablets, oral solution, injection
- Administered orally every 24 hours
- Tablets can be taken without regard to food
- Injection administered by intravenous infusion
- Dose varies for different indications and age groups
Administration
- Instructions for the use of Levofloxacin Infusion
- Specific guidelines for checking container and administering the solution safely
Interaction
- Not to be co-administered with solutions containing multivalent cations
- Interactions with antacids, iron, adsorbents, NSAIDs, and warfarin
Contraindications
- History of hypersensitivity to levofloxacin or quinolone antimicrobial agents
- Contraindicated in individuals with known hypersensitivity to the product
Side Effects
- Well-tolerated with a few potential side effects
- Risk of retinal detachment
- Common side effects: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, flatulence
- Rare occurrence of phototoxicity
- Very rare side effects: tremors, depression, anxiety, confusion
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended for use during pregnancy or nursing
- Effects on the unborn child or nursing infant are unknown
Precautions & Warnings
- Administered by slow intravenous infusion
- Adequate water intake to avoid concentrated urine
- Dose adjustment required in renal insufficiency
Overdose Effects
- Exhibits low potential for acute toxicity
- In cases of acute overdosage, stomach should be emptied
- Patients should be kept under observation and appropriate hydration maintained
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C temperature
- Away from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children