Levonce 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 15.00 (20's pack: ৳ 300.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Levofloxacin hemihydrate |
| Company | Bristol pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of acute maxillary sinusitis
- Treatment of acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
- Treatment of community-acquired pneumonia
- Treatment of uncomplicated 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
Pharmacology
- Inhibits bacterial topoisomerase IV
- Inhibits DNA gyrase
- Inhibits DNA replication
- Inhibits transcription repair
- Inhibits recombination
- In vitro activity against a wide range of microorganisms
Dosage
- Available in 250mg, 500mg, 750mg tablets
- Oral solution available
- Intravenous infusion for injection
- Different dosages for various infections
Administration
- Instructions for intravenous infusion
- Proper handling and administration guidelines
Interactions
- Avoid co-administration with multivalent cations
- Reduced absorption with antacids, iron, and adsorbents
- Potential interaction with NSAIDs and warfarin
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to levofloxacin
- Hypersensitivity to quinolone antimicrobial agents
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Flatulence
- Risk of retinal detachment
- Rare phototoxicity
- Rare neurological side effects
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended during pregnancy or nursing
Precautions & Warnings
- Slow intravenous infusion required
- Adequate water intake during administration
- Dose adjustment for renal insufficiency
Overdose Effects
- Low potential for acute toxicity
- Proper management of acute overdosage
Therapeutic Class
- 4-Quinolone preparations
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C
- Away from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children