Levobac 0.5% (Ophthalmic Solution)

5 ml drop: ৳ 100.00

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Levofloxacin ophthalmic
Company	Popular pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as	Levobac ts 15 eye drop

Treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis caused by susceptible strains of specific bacteria
Promising treatment for other ocular infections including bacterial corneal ulcer, blepharitis, hordeolum & perioperative condition

Sterile topical ophthalmic solution
Synthetic, broad spectrum, third generation fluoroquinolone bactericidal antibiotic
Active against a broad spectrum of Gram-positive & Gram-negative ocular pathogens
Inhibits bacterial topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase enzymes necessary for DNA replication, transcription, repair, and recombination

0.5% eye drop for adults and children 1 year of age and older
1-2 drops every 2 hours while awake for the first 2 days, then every 4 hours up to 4 times per day for the next 5 days
1.5% eye drop for adults and children 6 years and older
One to two drops every 30 minutes to 2 hours while awake and 4-6 hours after retiring for the first 3 days, then every 1 to 4 hours while awake until treatment completion
Safety and effectiveness for children under 1 year not established

Specific drug interaction studies not conducted
Systemic administration of some quinolones shown to elevate plasma concentrations of theophylline
Interference with the metabolism of caffeine
Enhanced effects of the oral anticoagulant warfarin and its derivatives

Patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Levofloxacin, other quinolones, or any of the components of this medication

Pregnancy Category C
Use during pregnancy only if potential benefit justifies potential risk to the fetus
Caution when administered to a nursing mother

Prolonged use may result in the overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms, including fungi
Discontinue use and institute alternative therapy if superinfection occurs