Exolev 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 16.00 (2 x 10: ৳ 320.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 160.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Levofloxacin hemihydrate |
| Company | Sandoz a novartis division |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treats mild, moderate, and severe infections
- Indicated for acute maxillary sinusitis
- Used for acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
- Effective for community-acquired pneumonia
- Treats uncomplicated and complicated urinary tract infections
- For acute pyelonephritis
- Treats skin and soft tissue infections
- Addresses enteric infections
Description
Synthetic, broad-spectrum, third-generation fluoroquinolone derivative antibacterial agent for oral administration
Pharmacology
Inhibits bacterial topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase
Dosage
- Available in 250 mg, 500 mg, and 750 mg tablets
- Oral solution available
- Injection for intravenous infusion
- Specific dosages for different infections
- Sequential therapy (intravenous to oral) may be instituted
- Different dosage for children
Administration
- Instructions for use of Levofloxacin infusion
- Specific precautions for using Levofloxacin injection
- Suspended from hanger during administration
- Proper fluid level in drip chamber to be established
Interaction
Not to be co-administered with certain solutions containing multivalent cations
Contraindications
Should not be used by patients with a history of hypersensitivity to levofloxacin
Side Effects
- Risk of retinal detachment
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, flatulence
- Rare occurrence of phototoxicity
- Very rare side effects like tremors, depression, anxiety, confusion
Pregnancy & Lactation
Not recommended for use during pregnancy or nursing
Precautions & Warnings
- Slow intravenous infusion required
- Adequate water intake during administration
- Dose adjustment for renal insufficiency
Overdose Effects
Low potential for acute toxicity
Therapeutic Class
4-Quinolone preparations
Storage Conditions
Keep below 30°C, away from light and moisture