Levomax 0.5% (Ophthalmic Solution)

5 ml drop: ৳ 90.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Levofloxacin ophthalmic
Company Eskayef pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Levomax ts 15 eye drop

Indications

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

Pharmacology

  • Sterile topical ophthalmic solution
  • Broad spectrum third generation fluoroquinolone bactericidal antibiotic
  • Inhibits bacterial topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase enzymes

Dosage & Administration

  • 0.5% eye drop for adults and children 1 year of age and older
  • 1-2 drops in the affected eye(s) every 2 hours while awake for days 1 and 2
  • 1-2 drops in the affected eye(s) every 4 hours while awake for days 3 through 7
  • 1.5% eye drops for adults and children 6 years of age and older
  • Instill one to two drops in the affected eye(s) every 30 minutes to 2 hours for days 1 through 3
  • Instill one to two drops in the affected eye(s) every 1 to 4 hours while awake from day 4 through treatment completion

Interaction

  • No specific drug interaction studies conducted with Levomax eye drops
  • Quinolone systemic administration may elevate plasma concentrations of theophylline
  • Quinolone systemic administration may interfere with the metabolism of caffeine
  • Quinolone systemic administration may enhance the effects of oral anticoagulant warfarin and its derivatives

Contraindications

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

Side Effects

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

Pregnancy & Lactation

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

Precautions & Warnings

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

Therapeutic Class

  • 4-Quinolone preparations

Storage Conditions

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

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