Levoking 750 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 20.07 (3 x 6: ৳ 361.26)
Strip Price: ৳ 120.42
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Levofloxacin hemihydrate |
| Company | Renata limited |
| Also available as |
Title
- Levoking Tablets 500mg
- Levofloxacin Antibacterial Tablets
Categories
- Medicines
- Health & Wellness
- Antibiotics
Description
- Synthetic broad-spectrum antibiotic
- Chiral fluorinated carboxyquinolone
Color Options
- White
Indications
- Treatment of acute maxillary sinusitis
- Treatment of acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
- Treatment of community-acquired pneumonia
- Treatment of urinary tract infections
- Treatment of acute pyelonephritis
- Treatment of skin and soft tissue infections
- Treatment of enteric infections
Pharmacology
- Inhibits bacterial topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase
- Required for DNA replication, transcription repair, and recombination
- In vitro activity against a wide range of microorganisms
Dosage
- Available in 250mg, 500mg, and 750mg tablets
- Oral administration every 24 hours
- Intravenous infusion for injections
- Dosage varies for different infections and age groups
Administration Instructions
- Check for minute leaks in the container
- Do not use if the solution is cloudy or a precipitate is present
- Regulate rate of administration with flow control clamp
Interaction
- Avoid co-administration with multivalent cations
- Antacids, iron, and adsorbents reduce absorption
- NSAIDs may increase the risk of CNS stimulation
- Warfarin may increase the risk of bleeding
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to levofloxacin or quinolone antimicrobial agents
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Rare occurrence of phototoxicity
- Rarely tremors, depression, anxiety, confusion
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended during pregnancy or nursing
- Effects on the unborn child or nursing infant are unknown
Precautions & Warnings
- Slow intravenous infusion over 60 or 90 minutes
- Adequate water intake during administration
- Dose adjustment in 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
- Store below 30°C
- Away from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children