Leevotin 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 15.00 (30's pack: ৳ 450.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Levofloxacin hemihydrate |
| Company | Syntho laboratories ltd |
Indications
- Treats mild, moderate and severe infections
- Effective against maxillary sinusitis
- Effective against bacterial bronchitis
- Used for community-acquired pneumonia
- Treats urinary tract infections
- Effective against skin and soft tissue infections
- Useful for 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 250mg, 500mg, and 750mg tablets
- Administered orally or by intravenous infusion
- Dosage varies for different infections and age groups
Administration
Instructions for the use of Levofloxacin Infusion
Interaction
- Avoid co-administration with multivalent cations
- Interacts with antacids, iron, and NSAIDs
- May interact with warfarin
Contraindications
Contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to levofloxacin or quinolone antimicrobial agents
Side Effects
- Risk of retinal detachment
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain
- Rare phototoxicity
- Rare occurrence of tremors, depression, anxiety
Pregnancy & Lactation
Not recommended for use during pregnancy or nursing
Precautions & Warnings
- Administered by slow intravenous infusion
- Adequate water intake recommended
- Dose adjustment needed with renal insufficiency
Overdose Effects
Exhibits low potential for acute toxicity
Therapeutic Class
Belongs to the 4-Quinolone preparations class
Storage Conditions
Keep below 30°C away from light & moisture, out of reach of children