Levoseem 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 16.00 (20's pack: ৳ 320.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Levofloxacin hemihydrate |
| Company | Seema pharmaceuticals ltd |
Product Title
- Levoseem
Categories
- Medicine
- Antibacterial Agent
- Fluoroquinolone Derivative
Description
- Synthetic
- Broad-spectrum
- Chiral fluorinated carboxyquinolone
Pharmacology
- Broad-spectrum
- Third generation
- Antibiotic
- Inhibition of bacterial topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase
- DNA replication
- Transcription
- Repair and recombination
Dosage
- 250 mg
- 500 mg
- 750 mg
- Oral administration
- Intravenous infusion
- Doses for acute sinusitis, chronic bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary-tract infections, skin and soft-tissue infections, enteric fever, diarrhea, cholera, shigellosis, enteritis
- Children dosage
Administration
- Oral administration
- Intravenous infusion
- Usage instructions for Levofloxacin Infusion
Interaction
- Avoid co-administration with multivalent cations
- Reduced absorption with antacids, iron, and adsorbents
- Increased risk with NSAIDs and warfarin
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to levofloxacin
- Contraindicated in patients with history of hypersensitivity to quinolone antimicrobial agents or any other components
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Flatulence
- Phototoxicity
- Rare side effects: retinal detachment, 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 water intake during administration
- Dose adjustment in renal insufficiency
Overdose Effects
- Low potential for acute toxicity
- Stomach emptying in case of acute overdosage
- Observation and hydration
Therapeutic Class
- 4-Quinolone preparations
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C temperature
- Away from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children