Lovicin 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 15.00 (30's pack: ৳ 450.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Levofloxacin hemihydrate |
| Company | Nipa pharmaceuticals ltd |
Title
- Lovicin
Categories
- Medicine
- Antibacterial Agent
- Fluoroquinolone
Description
- Synthetic antibacterial agent for oral administration
- Broad-spectrum
- Third-generation fluoroquinolone derivative
- Chiral fluorinated carboxyquinolone
Indications
- Treatment of mild, moderate and severe infections caused by susceptible micro-organisms
- Acute maxillary sinusitis
- Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
- Community-acquired pneumonia
- Urinary tract infections
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Enteric infections
Pharmacology
- Inhibits bacterial topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase
- Required for DNA replication, transcription repair and recombination
- In vitro activity against a wide range of gram-negative and gram-positive microorganisms
Dosage
- Available doses: 250mg, 500mg, 750mg tablets and oral solution
- Oral administration every 24 hours
- Intravenous infusion for injection
- Dosage varies based on infection type and severity
- Sequential therapy from intravenous to oral at physician's discretion
Administration
- Specific instructions for the use of levofloxacin infusion
- Check container for leaks
- Do not use if solution is cloudy or contains a precipitate
- Suspend container from hanger during infusion
- Regulate rate of administration with flow control clamp
Interaction
- Avoid co-administration with multivalent cations
- Reduced absorption with antacids, iron, and adsorbents
- Potential increase in CNS stimulation with NSAID
- Potential increase in bleeding risk with warfarin
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to levofloxacin
- Quinolone antimicrobial agents
- Pregnancy
- Nursing
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Flatulence
- Rare occurrence of phototoxicity
- Rarely seen: tremors, depression, anxiety, confusion
- Risk of retinal detachment
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended during pregnancy or nursing
Precautions & Warnings
- Administer via slow intravenous infusion
- Ensure adequate water intake to avoid concentrated urine
- Dose adjustment in renal insufficiency
Overdose Effects
- Low potential for acute toxicity
- Stomach should be emptied in case of acute overdosage
- Patients should be kept under observation
- Maintain appropriate hydration
Therapeutic Class
- 4-Quinolone preparations
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C
- Away from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children