Loxin 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 15.00 (5 x 4: ৳ 300.00)
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Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Levofloxacin hemihydrate |
| Company | Medicon pharmaceuticals ltd |
Product Title and Description
- Loxin
- Synthetic antibiotic
- Broad-spectrum antibacterial agent
- Third-generation fluoroquinolone derivative
- Oral administration
- Chiral fluorinated carboxyquinolone
- Inhibits bacterial topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase
Indications
- Treatment of mild, moderate and severe infections
- 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
Dosage and Administration
- Available in 250 mg, 500 mg, and 750 mg tablets
- Oral administration every 24 hours
- Intravenous infusion for injection
- Doses for various conditions mentioned
- Instructions for the use of Levofloxacin infusion
Interaction and Contraindications
- No co-administration with multivalent cations
- Interactions with antacids, iron, NSAIDs, and warfarin
- Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to levofloxacin
Side Effects and Precautions
- Risk of retinal detachment
- Common side effects: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, flatulence
- Rare occurrence of phototoxicity
- Very rare side effects: tremors, depression, anxiety, confusion
- Precautions for administration and dosage adjustments
Pregnancy, Lactation, and Overdose Effects
- Not recommended during pregnancy or nursing
- Effects on the unborn child or nursing infant are unknown
- Low potential for acute toxicity
- Necessity of maintaining appropriate hydration in case of overdose
Storage Conditions and Therapeutic Class
- Store below 30°C temperature, away from light & moisture
- Belongs to 4-Quinolone preparations therapeutic class