Neovox 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 16.00 (2 x 10: ৳ 320.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 160.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Levofloxacin hemihydrate |
| Company | Jenphar bangladesh ltd |
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 antibiotic
- Broad-spectrum antibacterial agent
- Third-generation fluoroquinolone derivative
Pharmacology
- Inhibits bacterial topoisomerase IV
- Inhibits DNA gyrase
- Affects DNA replication and transcription
- Exerts antibacterial action
- Activity against a wide range of microorganisms
Dosage
- Available in 250mg, 500mg, and 750mg tablets
- Oral administration
- Administered without regard to food
- Oral solution taken 1 hour before or 2 hours after eating
- Administered by intravenous infusion
- Different dosages for various infections
- Sequential therapy (intravenous to oral) may be instituted
- Dosage adjustment for children
Administration
- Instructions for the use of infusion
- Single-use injection
- Proper fluid level in drip chamber
- Regulation of administration rate
Interaction
- Avoid co-administration with multivalent cations
- Reduced absorption with antacids, iron, and adsorbents
- Increased risk of CNS stimulation with NSAID
- Increased risk of bleeding with warfarin
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to levofloxacin or quinolone antimicrobial agents
Side Effects
- Well-tolerated with minimal side effects
- Risk of retinal detachment
- Common: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, flatulence
- Rare: phototoxicity, tremors, depression, anxiety, confusion
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended during pregnancy or nursing
Precautions & Warnings
- Slow intravenous infusion
- Adequate water intake
- Dose adjustment in renal insufficiency
Overdose Effects
- Low potential for acute toxicity
- Stomach emptying in case of acute overdosage
- Patient observation and hydration maintenance
Therapeutic Class
- 4-Quinolone preparations
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C
- Away from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children