Levolon 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 14.00 (30's pack: ৳ 420.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Levofloxacin hemihydrate |
| Company | Peoples pharma 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
- Oral administration
Pharmacology
- Exerts antibacterial action
- Inhibits bacterial topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase
- Required for DNA replication, transcription, repair, and recombination
- Activity against a wide range of gram-negative and gram-positive microorganisms
Dosage
- 250 mg, 500 mg, 750 mg tablets
- Oral administration every 24 hours
- Can be administered without regard to food
- Intravenous administration
- Slow infusion over 60 or 90 minutes
- Sequential therapy
- Specific dosage for different conditions and age groups
Administration
- Instructions for the use of Levofloxacin infusion
- Checks for minute leaks
- Avoids cloudy or precipitate solutions
- Regulates the rate of administration
- Specific precautions for intravenous administration
Interaction
- Avoid co-administration with 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
- Contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to quinolone antimicrobial agents or any other components
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Flatulence
- Rare occurrence of phototoxicity
- Rarely seen side effects include 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
- Slow intravenous infusion
- Adequate fluid intake
- Dose adjustment in renal insufficiency
Overdose Effects
- Low potential for acute toxicity
- Recommendations for events of acute overdosage
Therapeutic Class
- 4-Quinolone preparations
Storage Conditions
- Below 30°C temperature
- Away from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children