Levox 750 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 20.08 (2 x 6: ৳ 240.96)
Strip Price: ৳ 120.48
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Levofloxacin hemihydrate |
| Company | Opsonin pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
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
- Oral administration
- Chiral fluorinated carboxyquinolone
Pharmacology
- Inhibition of bacterial topoisomerase IV
- Inhibition of DNA gyrase
- Antibacterial action
- Activity against gm-ve and gm+ve microorganisms
Dosage
- 250 mg tablets
- 500 mg tablets
- 750 mg tablets
- Oral administration
- Intravenous infusion
- Administered without regard to food
- Sequence therapy
- Dosage for adults and children
Administration
- Instructions for the use of levofloxacin infusion
- Check for leaks before use
- Do not use if solution is cloudy
- Do not use flexible containers in series connections
- Control and regulate infusion rate
Interaction
- Quinolone and multivalent cations co-administration
- Reduced absorption with antacids, iron, and adsorbents
- Increased risk of CNS stimulation with NSAID
- Increased risk of bleeding with warfarin
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to levofloxacin
- Contraindicated in quinolone antimicrobial agents
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Flatulence
- Phototoxicity
- Rare occurrence of retinal detachment
- Rare occurrence of tremors
- Rare occurrence of depression
- Rare occurrence of anxiety
- Rare occurrence of confusion
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended during pregnancy or nursing
- Effects on unborn child or nursing infant unknown
Precautions & Warnings
- Administered by slow intravenous infusion
- Adequate water intake
- Dose adjustment in renal insufficiency
Overdose Effects
- Low potential for acute toxicity
- Stomach should be emptied in case of overdose
- Observation and hydration for the patient
Therapeutic Class
- 4-Quinolone preparations
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C temperature
- Away from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children