Lequin 0.5% (Ophthalmic Solution)
5 ml drop: ৳ 80.00
Medicine Details
Category | Details |
---|---|
Generic | Levofloxacin ophthalmic |
Company | Apex pharmaceuticals ltd |
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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