Levoxin 750 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 20.00 (1 x 10: ৳ 200.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 200.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Levofloxacin hemihydrate |
| Company | Incepta pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Levoxin
Categories
- Medicine
- Pharmaceutical
Description
- Synthetic, broad-spectrum, third-generation fluoroquinolone derivative antibacterial agent for oral administration
Dosage
- 250 mg
- 500 mg
- 750 mg
Dose Frequency
- Every 24 hours
Dosage Forms
- Tablet
- Oral solution
- Injection
Route of Administration
- Oral
- Intravenous
Pharmacology
- Inhibition of bacterial topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase
- DNA replication, transcription, repair, and recombination
Indications
- Acute maxillary sinusitis
- Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
- Community-acquired pneumonia
- Uncomplicated urinary tract infections
- Complicated urinary tract infections
- Acute pyelonephritis
- Uncomplicated skin and soft tissue infections
- Complicated skin and soft tissue infections
- Enteric infections
Contraindications
- History of hypersensitivity to levofloxacin
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Flatulence
- Phototoxicity
- Tremors
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Confusion
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended during pregnancy or nursing
Precautions & Warnings
- Administered by slow intravenous infusion
- Adequate water intake
- Dose adjustment with renal insufficiency
Interaction
- No co-administration with multivalent cations
- Reduced absorption with antacids, iron, or adsorbents
- Increased risk of CNS stimulation with NSAIDs
- Increased risk of bleeding with warfarin
Overdose Effects
- Low potential for acute toxicity
- Stomach should be emptied
- Observation and hydration maintenance
Therapeutic Class
- 4-Quinolone preparations
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C
- Away from light and moisture
- Out of the reach of children