Levobac 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 15.04 (6 x 4: ৳ 361.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 60.17
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Levofloxacin hemihydrate |
| Company | Popular pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of mild, moderate and severe infections
- Acute maxillary sinusitis
- Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
- Community-acquired pneumonia
- Uncomplicated & complicated urinary tract infections
- Acute pyelonephritis
- Uncomplicated & complicated skin and soft tissue infections
- Enteric infections
Description
- Synthetic
- Broad-spectrum
- Third-generation fluoroquinolone derivative
- Antibacterial agent
- Oral administration
- Chiral fluorinated carboxyquinolone
Pharmacology
- Antibacterial action
- Inhibition of bacterial topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase
- Enzymes required for DNA replication, transcription repair and recombination
- In vitro activity against a wide range of gm-ve and gm+ve microorganisms
Dosage
- 250 mg or 500 mg or 750 mg administered orally every 24 hours
- Administered without regard to food
- Intravenous infusion
- Sequential therapy (intravenous to oral) may be instituted
Administration
- Instructions for the Use of Levofloxacin Infusion
- Check for minute leaks
- Do not use if solution is cloudy or a precipitate is present
- Squeeze and release drip chamber to establish proper fluid level
- Regulate rate of administration with flow control clamp
Interaction
- No quinolone should be co-administered with any solution containing multivalent cations
- Antacids, Iron and Adsorbents reduce absorption of Levobac
- NSAID may increase the risk of CNS stimulation
- Warfarin may increase the risk of bleeding
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to levofloxacin
- Quinolone antimicrobial agents
- Any other components of this product
Side Effects
- Risk of retinal detachment
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Flatulence
- Rare occurrence of phototoxicity
- 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
- Administration by slow intravenous infusion
- Adequate amount of water should be taken
- Dose adjustment in presence of renal insufficiency
Overdose Effects
- Low potential for acute toxicity
- Stomach should be emptied in case 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 & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children