Levosina 0.5% (Ophthalmic Solution)

5 ml drop: ৳ 90.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Levofloxacin ophthalmic
Company Ibn sina pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Levosina ts 15 eye drop

Indications

  • Treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis
  • Effective against Aerobic Gram-Positive bacteria
  • Effective against Aerobic Gram-Negative bacteria
  • Promising treatment for bacterial corneal ulcer
  • Promising treatment for blepharitis
  • Effective in perioperative conditions

Pharmacology

  • Sterile topical ophthalmic solution
  • Synthetic 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
  • 1.5% eye drop for adults and children 6 years of age and older
  • Safety and effectiveness for children below 1 year not established

Interaction

  • Elevation of plasma concentrations of theophylline
  • Interference with the metabolism of caffeine
  • Enhancement of effects of oral anticoagulant warfarin

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to Levofloxacin
  • Hypersensitivity to other quinolones

Side Effects

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

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Pregnancy Category C
  • Caution advised during lactation

Precautions & Warnings

  • Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
  • Discontinue use if superinfection occurs

Therapeutic Class

  • 4-Quinolone preparations

Storage Conditions

  • Protect from light
  • Store in a cool and dry place
  • Keep out of reach of children

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