Lefex 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 14.00 (30's pack: ৳ 420.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Levofloxacin hemihydrate |
| Company | Doctors chemical works ltd |
Indications
- Mild infections treatment
- Moderate infections treatment
- Severe infections treatment
- Maxillary sinusitis treatment
- Exacerbation of chronic bronchitis treatment
- Community-acquired pneumonia treatment
- Urinary tract infections treatment
- Pyelonephritis treatment
- Skin and soft tissue infections treatment
- Enteric infections treatment
Description
Synthetic broad-spectrum antibiotic
Pharmacology
Inhibits bacterial topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase
Dosage
- 250 mg oral tablet
- 500 mg oral tablet
- 750 mg oral tablet
- 250 mg oral solution
- 500 mg oral solution
- 750 mg intravenous infusion
Administration
- Oral administration
- Intravenous infusion
- Sequential therapy
Interaction
- Avoid co-administration with multivalent cations
- Reduced absorption with antacids, iron, or adsorbents
- Increased risk with NSAIDs
- Increased risk with warfarin
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to levofloxacin
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Flatulence
- Phototoxicity
- Tremors (rare)
- Depression (rare)
- Anxiety (rare)
- Confusion (rare)
Pregnancy & Lactation
Not recommended for use
Precautions & Warnings
- Slow intravenous infusion
- Adequate hydration
- Dose adjustment for renal insufficiency
Overdose Effects
Low potential for acute toxicity
Therapeutic Class
4-Quinolone preparations
Storage Conditions
Below 30°C, away from light and moisture