LEVOFLOXACIN

Generic Name : LEVOFLOXACIN

TradeName : ACQUIRE tab ADLOX tab AFLEVO tab ALBACTIN tab ALEFLOX tab ALEFOX-OZ tab ALEVO tab ALVOX tab APOFLOX tab BALLEO infusion BAT tab BRILEVO tab C-LIVO tab CUFLOX IV bag CUFLOX tab CUTIFLOX 500 tab DAY-5 tab EKLEVO tab E-LIVO tab ELOF tab ELONE film-coated tab ELVO tab ELVOX tab EVABIT tab EVOPIC tab EVOPIC-OZ tab FLAVO tab FLOQUIN DPS eye/ear drops FLOQUIN INF infusion FLOQUIN tab FLOSTAR tab FYDOLIV tab FYFLOX tab FYNAL film-coated tab FYNAL infusion GEVOFLOX IV bag GEVOFLOX tab GLEVO EYE/EAR DPS eye/ear drops GLEVO IV-inj GLEVO tab HAWK tab JOYCIN-500 tab KLEVER tab KYLEVO tab KYLEVO-OZ tab LAFFTER film-coated tab LAMIWIN infusion L-ASIFLOX tab LAVAZA tab L-CIN film-coated tab L-CIN OZ tab L-CIN-A tab LEBACT AM tab LEBACT IV infusion LEBACT O tab LEBACT tab LECOURSE tab LEDOR tab LEDRIC tab LEE infusion LEE tab LEEFLOX eye drops LEEFLOX TAB tab LEFOSYM tab LEFOSYM-OZ tab

Why it is prescribed (Indications) : This medication is prescribed for treating certain bacterial infections, and preventing anthrax. It is a quinolone antibiotic. It kills sensitive bacteria.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications) : Hypersensitivity to levofloxacin or other quinolones, children less than18 yr.

When it is to be taken : Orally: 500 mg once daily for 10 to 14 days. Complicated skin infections 750 mg once daily for 7 to 14 days. Uncomplicated urinary tract infections 250 mg once daily for 3 days. Complicated urinary tract infections 250 mg once daily for 10 days. Chronic bacterial inflammation of prostate gland 500 mg once daily for 28 days.

How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet and a solution (liquid) to take by mouth (orally). It is usually taken once a day with or without food. (Ensure adequate fluid intake.) Oral solution: Should be taken on an empty stomach also given as an injection at your doctor's office, hospital, or clinic.

Special Instruction :
*Two hours time interval should be there in between antacids, didanosine and to this medication. *It may cause dizziness, tiredness. Do not drive a car, operate machinery while taking this medication. *It may make your skin sensitive to sunlight.*Caution should be exercised in patients with history of prolonged QT interval, an irregular heartbeat, nerve problems; a low level of potassium in your blood; a slow heartbeat; thickening and hardening of the walls of the arteries in the brain, seizures; chest pain; or liver disease.

Side Effects :
GI:
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation, inflammation of the throat.
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM:
Headache, sleeplessness, seizures, dizziness, confusion, hearing voices that do not exist, depression, thought of dying.
EYE AND ENT:
Transient decrease in vision, ocular burning, ocular pain or discomfort, foreign body sensation.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Injection site reactions, fever, excessive sensitivity to light, chest pain.

Other Precautions :
*Monitor liver, kidney, blood cells regularly while taking this medication.

Storage Conditions :
Intravenous: Store below 25°C (77°F). Store it in air tight container and keep away from children.