Levonor 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 15.05 (20's pack: ৳ 301.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Levofloxacin hemihydrate |
| Company | Novelta bestway pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of mild, moderate, and severe infections
- Acute maxillary sinusitis
- Chronic bronchitis
- Community-acquired pneumonia
- Urinary tract infections
- Pyelonephritis
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Enteric infections
Description
Synthetic, broad-spectrum, third-generation fluoroquinolone derivative antibacterial agent
Pharmacology
Inhibits bacterial topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase, required for DNA replication, transcription, repair, and recombination
Dosage
- 250 mg
- 500 mg
- 750 mg
- Oral administration
- Intravenous infusion
- Adult dosage
- Children dosage
Administration
Instructions for use of Levofloxacin Infusion
Interaction
- Avoid co-administration with multivalent cations
- Reduced absorption with antacids, iron, adsorbents
- Increased risk with NSAIDs and warfarin
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to levofloxacin or quinolone antimicrobial agents
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Phototoxicity
- Tremors
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Confusion
Pregnancy & Lactation
Not recommended during pregnancy or nursing
Precautions & Warnings
- Administer by slow intravenous infusion
- Ensure adequate water intake
- Dose adjustment in renal insufficiency
Overdose Effects
Low potential for acute toxicity, stomach should be emptied in case of overdose
Therapeutic Class
4-Quinolone preparations
Storage Conditions
Keep below 30°C, away from light and moisture