Lovicin 0.5% (Ophthalmic Solution)

5 ml drop: ৳ 90.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Levofloxacin ophthalmic
Company Nipa pharmaceuticals ltd

Indications

  • Bacterial conjunctivitis treatment
  • Ocular infection treatment
  • Bacterial corneal ulcer treatment
  • Blepharitis treatment
  • Hordeolum treatment
  • Perioperative condition treatment

Pharmacology

  • Bactericidal antibiotic
  • Broad spectrum
  • Inhibition of bacterial topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase
  • DNA replication inhibition
  • DNA transcription inhibition

Dosage & Administration

  • 0.5% eye drop for adults and children 1 year or older
  • 1-2 drops every 2 hours for days 1 and 2
  • 1-2 drops every 4 hours for days 3-7
  • 1.5% eye drop for adults and children 6 years or older
  • 1-2 drops every 30 minutes to 2 hours for days 1-3
  • 1-2 drops every 1 to 4 hours for day 4 through treatment completion
  • Not established for children under 1 year

Interaction

  • Elevation of plasma concentrations of theophylline
  • Interference with caffeine metabolism
  • Enhanced effects of oral anticoagulant warfarin and its derivatives

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to levofloxacin
  • Hypersensitivity to quinolones or any components of the 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
  • Caution during lactation
  • Potential benefit justifying potential risk to fetus

Precautions & Warnings

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

Therapeutic Class

  • 4-Quinolone preparations

Storage Conditions

  • Protected from light
  • Cool and dry place (15°C-25°C)
  • Keep out of reach of children

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