Levox 125 mg/5 ml (Oral Solution)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 75.50
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Levofloxacin hemihydrate |
| Company | Opsonin pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Acute maxillary sinusitis treatment
- Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis treatment
- Community-acquired pneumonia treatment
- Urinary tract infections treatment
- Acute pyelonephritis treatment
- Skin and soft tissue infections treatment
- Enteric infections treatment
Description
- Synthetic nature
- Broad-spectrum
- Third-generation fluoroquinolone derivative
- Antibacterial agent
- Oral administration
Pharmacology
- Inhibition of bacterial topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase
- DNA replication inhibition
- Transcription inhibition
- Repair and recombination inhibition
- In vitro activity against wide range of microorganisms
- Broad-spectrum antibiotic
Dosage
- 250 mg oral tablet
- 500 mg oral tablet
- 750 mg oral tablet
- Oral solution
- Intravenous infusion
- Dosing without regard to food
- Slow infusion over 60 minutes
- Slow infusion over 90 minutes
Administration
- Leak checking instructions
- Cloudy solution warning
- Single-use injection
- Infusion process guidelines
- Sequential therapy option
- Physician's discretion
Interaction
- Avoid co-administration with multivalent cations
- Reduced absorption with antacids, iron, and adsorbents
- Increased risk with NSAIDs
- Risk of bleeding with warfarin
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity history
Side Effects
- Risk of retinal detachment
- Nausea and vomiting
- Diarrhea and abdominal pain
- Rare phototoxicity occurrence
- Rare side effects: tremors, depression, anxiety, confusion
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended during pregnancy
- Not recommended during nursing
Precautions & Warnings
- Slow intravenous infusion requirement
- Adequate water intake during administration
- Dose adjustment for renal insufficiency
Overdose Effects
- Low potential for acute toxicity
- Stomach emptying in case of overdose
- Patient observation
- Appropriate hydration maintenance
Therapeutic Class
- 4-Quinolone preparations
Storage Conditions
- Temperature regulation (below 30°C)
- Protection from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children