Levocin 500 mg (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Indications

  • Treatment of acute maxillary sinusitis
  • Treatment of acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
  • Treatment of community-acquired pneumonia
  • Treatment of uncomplicated & complicated urinary tract infections
  • Treatment of acute pyelonephritis
  • Treatment of skin and soft tissue infections
  • Treatment of enteric infections

Description

Synthetic, broad-spectrum, third-generation fluoroquinolone derivative antibacterial agent for oral administration

Mode of Action

Inhibition of bacterial topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase

Dosage

  • Usual doses of 250 mg, 500 mg, or 750 mg administered orally
  • Administered without regard to food
  • Oral solution taken 1 hour before or 2 hours after eating
  • Injection administered by slow infusion
  • Sequential therapy (intravenous to oral) may be instituted

Administration

Instructions for the use of Levofloxacin Infusion

Interaction

  • No co-administration with any solution containing multivalent cations
  • Reduction of absorption by antacids, iron, and adsorbents
  • Increased risk with NSAIDs and warfarin

Contraindications

Not recommended for patients with a history of hypersensitivity to levofloxacin or quinolone antimicrobial agents

Side Effects

Risk of retinal detachment, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, flatulence, phototoxicity

Pregnancy & Lactation

Not recommended for use during pregnancy or nursing

Precautions & Warnings

  • Administration by slow intravenous infusion
  • Adequate water intake to avoid concentrated urine
  • Dose adjustment in the presence of renal insufficiency

Overdose Effects

Low potential for acute toxicity, stomach should be emptied

Therapeutic Class

4-Quinolone preparations

Storage Conditions

Keep below 30°C, away from light and moisture, out of reach of children

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