Levora 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 14.05 (2 x 10: ৳ 281.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 140.50
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Levofloxacin hemihydrate |
| Company | Somatec pharmaceuticals ltd |
Product Title
- Levora - Levofloxacin Tablets
Categories
- Medicine
- Pharmaceuticals
- Antibiotics
- Fluoroquinolones
Description
Levora is a synthetic, broad-spectrum, third-generation fluoroquinolone derivative antibacterial agent for oral administration.
Pharmacological Class
- Synthetic Antibacterial Agent
- Fluoroquinolone Derivative
Active Ingredient
- Levofloxacin
Dosage Forms
- Tablets
- Injection
- Oral Solution
Dosage Strengths
- 250 mg
- 500 mg
- 750 mg
Dosage Frequency
- Every 24 hours
Dosage Administration
- Oral
- Intravenous Infusion
Usual Dosage
- 250 mg or 500 mg or 750 mg administered orally every 24 hours
Administration Instructions
- Check for leaks before use
- Do not use if solution is cloudy
- Do not use flexible containers in series connections
Indications
- Acute Maxillary Sinusitis
- Acute Bacterial Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis
- Community-acquired Pneumonia
- Urinary Tract Infections
- Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
- Enteric Infections
Bacterial Susceptibility
- Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Haemophilus influenzae
- Moraxella catarrhalis
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Escherichia coli
- Klebsiella pneumoniae
Usual Adult Dosage for
- Acute Sinusitis:
- 500 mg once daily for 10-14 days
- 750 mg once daily for 5 days
- Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis:
- 500 mg once daily for 7 days
- 750 mg once daily for 3-5 days
- Community-acquired Pneumonia:
- 500 mg once daily for 7-14 days
- 750 mg once daily for 5 days
- Urinary Tract Infections:
- 250 mg once daily for 3-10 days
- Skin and Soft-tissue Infections:
- 500 mg once daily for 7-14 days
- 750 mg once daily for 7-14 days
- Enteric Fever:
- 500 mg once daily for 7-14 days
- Diarrhea, Cholera, Shigellosis & Enteritis:
- 500 mg single dose or once daily for 3 days
Usual Pediatric Dosage
- Children 6 months to <5 years:
- 10 mg/kg every 12 hours
- Children >5 years:
- 10 mg/kg every 24 hours
Interaction Warnings
- Avoid co-administration with:
- Multivalent cations
- Antacids
- Iron
- Adsorbents
- Potential risks with:
- NSAIDs (CNS stimulation)
- Warfarin (increased risk of bleeding)
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to levofloxacin
- Quinolone antimicrobial agents
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal Pain
- Flatulence
- Phototoxicity
- Retinal Detachment
- Tremors
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Confusion
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended during pregnancy or nursing
Precautions
- Administer by slow intravenous infusion
- Adequate water intake to avoid concentrated urine
- Dose adjustment in renal insufficiency
Overdose Management
- Empty stomach if overdosage occurs
- Maintain hydration
Therapeutic Class
- 4-Quinolone Preparations
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C
- Away from light and moisture
- Keep out of reach of children