Nivoloc 500 mg (Tablet)
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Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Levofloxacin hemihydrate |
| Company | Kumudini pharma ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of acute maxillary sinusitis
- Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
- Community-acquired pneumonia
- Uncomplicated & complicated urinary tract infections
- Acute pyelonephritis
- Uncomplicated & complicated skin and soft tissue infections
- Enteric infections
Therapeutic Class
- 4-Quinolone preparations
Description
Synthetic, broad-spectrum, third-generation fluoroquinolone derivative antibacterial agent
Pharmacology
Antibacterial action by inhibiting bacterial topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase, enzymes required for DNA replication, transcription repair, and recombination
Dosage
- 250 mg tablets
- 500 mg tablets
- 750 mg tablets
- Oral solution
- Intravenous infusion
Administration
- Oral administration
- Intravenous infusion instructions
Interaction
- Avoid co-administration with multivalent cations
- Reduced absorption with antacids, iron, and adsorbents
- NSAID interaction risk for CNS stimulation
- Increased risk of bleeding with warfarin
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to levofloxacin or quinolone antimicrobial agents
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Flatulence
- Risk of retinal detachment
- Rare occurrence of phototoxicity
- Tremors
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Confusion
Pregnancy & Lactation
Not recommended for use during pregnancy or nursing
Precautions & Warnings
- Administer by slow intravenous infusion
- Adequate water intake to avoid concentrated urine
- Dose adjustment for renal insufficiency
Overdose Effects
Exhibits low potential for acute toxicity. In case of acute overdosage, stomach should be emptied and appropriate hydration maintained
Storage Conditions
Keep below 30°C, away from light & moisture, out of reach of children