Lequin 0.5% (Ophthalmic Solution)

5 ml drop: ৳ 80.00

Medicine Details

Indications

  • Treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis
  • Treatment of bacterial corneal ulcer
  • Treatment of blepharitis
  • Treatment of hordeolum
  • Treatment of perioperative ocular condition

Pharmacology

  • Sterile topical ophthalmic solution
  • Synthetic broad spectrum bactericidal antibiotic
  • Active against Gram-positive ocular pathogens
  • Active against Gram-negative ocular pathogens
  • Inhibits bacterial topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase enzymes

Dosage & Administration

  • 0.5% eye drop for adults and children 1 year and older
  • 1-2 drops every 2 hours on days 1 and 2
  • 1-2 drops every 4 hours on days 3-7
  • 1.5% eye drop for adults and children 6 years and older
  • 1-2 drops every 30 minutes to 2 hours on days 1-3
  • 1-2 drops every 1 to 4 hours from day 4 till completion

Interaction

  • Potential interaction with theophylline
  • Potential interference with caffeine metabolism
  • Potential enhancement of warfarin effects

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to Levofloxacin
  • Hypersensitivity to other quinolones
  • Hypersensitivity to components of the medication

Side Effects

  • Transient blurred vision
  • Fever
  • Foreign body sensation
  • Headache
  • Ocular burning
  • Ocular pain or discomfort
  • Pharyngitis
  • Photophobia
  • Allergic reactions
  • Lid edema
  • Ocular dryness
  • Ocular itching

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Pregnancy Category C
  • Use during pregnancy requires careful evaluation of risks and benefits
  • Caution during nursing

Precautions & Warnings

  • Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
  • Superinfection may occur

Therapeutic Class

  • 4-Quinolone preparations

Storage Conditions

  • Protect from light
  • Store in cool and dry place (15°-25°C)
  • Keep out of reach of children

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