Levoflox 750 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 20.10 (2 x 5: ৳ 201.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 100.50
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Levofloxacin hemihydrate |
| Company | Drug international ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of mild, moderate, and severe infections
- 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, third-generation fluoroquinolone derivative antibacterial agent for oral administration
Pharmacology
Exerts antibacterial action by inhibiting bacterial topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase
Dosage
- 250 mg
- 500 mg
- 750 mg administered orally every 24 hours
- Administered without regard to food
- Administered by intravenous infusion
- Sequential therapy (intravenous to oral) may be instituted
Administration
- Instructions for the Use of Levofloxacin Infusion
- Check the container for minute leaks
- Do not use if the solution is cloudy or a precipitate is present
- Do not use flexible containers in series connections
Interaction
- No quinolone should be co-administered with any solution containing multivalent cations
- Warfarin may increase the risk of bleeding
Contraindications
Patients with a history of hypersensitivity to levofloxacin, quinolone antimicrobial agents, or any other components
Side Effects
- Risk of retinal detachment
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Flatulence
- Phototoxicity
- Tremors
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Confusion
Pregnancy & Lactation
Not recommended for use during pregnancy or nursing
Precautions & Warnings
- Levoflox Injection should only be administered by slow intravenous infusion
- Adequate amount of water should be taken during administration
- Dose adjustment should be exercised during Levoflox administration in presence of renal insufficiency
Overdose Effects
Exhibits a low potential for acute toxicity. The stomach should be emptied in case of acute overdosage
Therapeutic Class
4-Quinolone preparations
Storage Conditions
Keep below 30°C temperature, away from light & moisture, out of the reach of children