Levoflox 0.5% (Ophthalmic Solution)
5 ml drop: ৳ 80.25
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Levofloxacin ophthalmic |
| Company | Drug international ltd |
Title
- Levoflox Eye Drops 0.5% / 1.5%
Category
- Ophthalmic solution
- Antibiotic eye drops
Indications
- Treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis
- Effective against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
- Promising treatment for ocular infections like corneal ulcer, blepharitis, and hordeolum
Pharmacology
- Sterile topical ophthalmic solution
- Broad spectrum bactericidal antibiotic
- Inhibits bacterial topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase enzymes
Dosage & Administration
- 0.5% eye drop for adults and children above 1 year
- 1.5% eye drop for adults and children above 6 years
- Dosage frequency reduces after initial days of treatment
- Not established for children below 1 year
Interaction
- No specific drug interaction studies conducted
- Potential for elevated plasma concentrations of theophylline
- Interference with caffeine metabolism
- Enhanced effects of oral anticoagulants
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Levofloxacin or other quinolones
- Hypersensitivity to any of the components of the medication
Side Effects
- Transient blurred vision
- Fever
- Foreign body sensation
- Headache
- Ocular burning
- Ocular pain or discomfort
- Pharyngitis
- Photophobia
- Rare allergic reactions
- Lid edema
- Ocular dryness
- Ocular itching
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category C
- Use during pregnancy if potential benefit justifies potential risk to fetus
- Caution during nursing
Precautions & Warnings
- Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms, including fungi
- Discontinue in case of superinfection and institute alternative therapy
Therapeutic Class
- 4-Quinolone preparations
Storage Conditions
- Protect from light
- Store in cool and dry place (15°C-25°C)
- Keep out of reach of children