Ovel 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 17.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 510.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 170.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Levofloxacin hemihydrate |
| Company | Aristopharma ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of acute maxillary sinusitis
- Treatment of acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
- Treatment of community-acquired pneumonia
- Treatment of urinary tract infections
- Treatment of pyelonephritis
- Treatment of skin and soft tissue infections
- Treatment of enteric infections
Description
- Synthetic antibacterial agent
- Broad-spectrum antibiotic
- Third-generation fluoroquinolone derivative
Pharmacology
- Inhibition of bacterial topoisomerase IV
- Inhibition of DNA gyrase
- Inhibition of DNA replication
- Inhibition of transcription
- Inhibition of repair and recombination
Dosage
- Oral administration
- Intravenous infusion
- Usual doses of 250mg, 500mg, 750mg
- Different doses for different conditions
Administration
- Check for leaks before use
- Do not use if solution is cloudy
- Proper setup of administration set
- Regulation of administration rate
Interaction
- Avoid co-administration with multivalent cations
- Impact of antacids on absorption
- Impact of NSAIDs on CNS stimulation
- Risk of bleeding with warfarin
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Levofloxacin
- Hypersensitivity to quinolone antimicrobial agents
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Phototoxicity
- Rare side effects like tremors, depression, anxiety
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended during pregnancy
- Not recommended during nursing
Precautions & Warnings
- Slow intravenous infusion
- Maintain hydration
- Dose adjustment in renal insufficiency
Overdose Effects
- Low potential for acute toxicity
- Stomach emptying in case of overdose
- Patient observation
- Hydration maintenance
Therapeutic Class
- 4-Quinolone preparations
Storage Conditions
- Temperature below 30°C
- Away from light
- Away from moisture
- Keep out of reach of children