Orlev 500 mg/100 ml (IV Infusion)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 100.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Levofloxacin hemihydrate |
| Company | Orion infusion ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Acute maxillary sinusitis due to Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, or Moraxella catarrhalis
- 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
- Diarrhea, cholera, shigellosis & enteritis
Dosage
- 250 mg administered orally every 24 hours
- 500 mg administered orally every 24 hours
- 750 mg administered orally every 24 hours
- Levofloxacin injection administered by intravenous infusion
- 500 mg once daily for 10-14 days (Acute sinusitis)
- 500 mg once daily for 7 days (Exacerbation of chronic bronchitis - Uncomplicated)
- 750 mg once daily for 5 days (Exacerbation of chronic bronchitis - Complicated)
- 500 mg once daily for 7-14 days (Community-acquired pneumonia)
- 250 mg once daily for 3 days (Uncomplicated urinary-tract infections)
Administration
- Levofloxacin infusion instructions
Interaction
- Avoid co-administration with solutions containing multivalent cations
- Antacids, Iron and Adsorbents reduce absorption
- NSAID may increase the risk of CNS stimulation
- Warfarin may increase the risk of bleeding
Side Effects
- Risk of retinal detachment
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Flatulence
- Rare occurrence of phototoxicity (0.1%)
- Tremors (rare)
- Depression (rare)
- Anxiety (rare)
- Confusion (rare)
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 in renal insufficiency
Overdose Effects
Low potential for acute toxicity
Storage Conditions
Keep below 30°C temperature, away from light & moisture