Levolo 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 15.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 450.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 150.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Levofloxacin hemihydrate |
| Company | Pacific pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of mild, moderate, and severe infections
- Acute maxillary sinusitis
- Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
- Community-acquired pneumonia
- Urinary tract infections
- Pyelonephritis
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Enteric infections
Description
- Synthetic
- Broad-spectrum
- Third-generation fluoroquinolone derivative
- Oral administration
- Chiral fluorinated carboxyquinolone
Pharmacology
- Inhibition of bacterial topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase
- Antibacterial action
- In vitro activity against a wide range of microorganisms
- Broad-spectrum
- Third-generation fluoroquinolone antibiotic
Dosage
- 250 mg, 500 mg, 750 mg administration
- Oral administration without regard to food
- Intravenous infusion
- Sequential therapy
- Dosage for various infections
- Dosage for children
Administration
- Instructions for Levofloxacin Infusion
- Proper handling of container
- Regulation of administration rate
Interaction
- Avoid co-administration with solutions containing multivalent cations
- Reduced absorption with antacids, iron, and adsorbents
- Increased risk of CNS stimulation with NSAIDs
- Increased risk of bleeding with warfarin
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to levofloxacin or quinolone antimicrobial agents
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Flatulence
- Risk of retinal detachment
- Rare occurrence of phototoxicity
- Rare occurrence of tremors, depression, anxiety, confusion
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended for use during pregnancy or nursing
- Effects on unborn child or nursing infant unknown
Precautions & Warnings
- Slow intravenous infusion
- Adequate water intake
- Dose adjustment in renal insufficiency
Overdose Effects
- Low potential for acute toxicity
- Stomach emptying in case of acute overdosage
- Observation and hydration maintenance
Therapeutic Class
- 4-Quinolone preparations
Storage Conditions
- Below 30°C temperature
- Away from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children