Levox 500 mg (Tablet)
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Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Levofloxacin hemihydrate |
| Company | Opsonin pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Levox
Categories
- Medicine
- Antibiotics
- Fluoroquinolone
Description
- Levox is a synthetic, broad-spectrum, third-generation fluoroquinolone derivative antibacterial agent for oral administration.
- Levofloxacin is a chiral fluorinated carboxyquinolone.
Indications
- Treatment of mild, moderate, and severe infections caused by susceptible strains of designated micro-organisms in conditions such as acute maxillary sinusitis, acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, community-acquired pneumonia, uncomplicated & complicated urinary tract infections, acute pyelonephritis, skin and soft tissue infections, enteric infections
Pharmacology
- Synthetic, broad-spectrum, third generation fluoroquinolone antibiotic
- Exerts antibacterial action by inhibiting bacterial topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase
Dosage
- Oral administration of 250 mg, 500 mg, or 750 mg every 24 hours
- Intravenous infusion of 250 mg or 500 mg over 60 minutes every 24 hours, or 750 mg over 90 minutes every 24 hours
- Specific doses for various conditions and age groups
Administration
- Instructions for the use of levofloxacin infusion
- Special precautions for administration and storage of 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 or quinolone antimicrobial agents
Side effects
- Risk of retinal detachment
- Common side effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, flatulence
- Rare occurrence of phototoxicity (0.1%)
- Very rare side effects like tremors, depression, anxiety, confusion
Pregnancy lactation
- Not recommended during pregnancy or nursing
Precautions warnings
- Administer only 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 acute overdosage
- Maintain appropriate hydration
Drug class
- 4-Quinolone preparations
Storage conditions
- Store below 30°C, away from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children