Generic Name : Levofloxacin
Pronunciation : LEE-voe-FLOX-a-sin
Trade Name(s):
India- Acquire Tab, Adlox Tab, Aflevo Tab, Albactin Tab, Balleo Infusion, Bat Tab, Brilevo Tab, C-Livo Tab, Cuflox Iv Bag, Cuflox Tab, Cutiflox 500 Tab, Day-5 Tab, Eklevo Ta,b E-Livo Tab, Elof Tab, Flavo Tab, Floquin Dps Eye/Ear Drops, Floquin Inf Infusion, Floquin Tab, Flostar Tab, Gevoflox Iv Bag , Gevoflox Tab, 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, Lee Tab, Leeflox Eye Drops, Leeflox Tab, Lefosym Tab, Levloc Film-Coated Tab, Levoact Tab, Levobact Eye Dps, Levobact Inf Infusion, Levobact Tab, Levobenz Ta,b Levobos Cap Sr-Cap, Levoflox-Oz Tab, Levofox Film-Coated Tab, Levogram Tab, Levola Dps Eye/Ear Drops, Levola Tab, Levolab Tab, Levolak Tab, Levotran Tab, Lvm Tab, Lvx Tab, Lxn Tab, Mevof Tab, Monoflox Tab, Nblox Tab, Novaflox Iv Inj, Novaflox Tab, Novaflox-Oz Tab, Olevo Tab, Osibact Tab, Qulef Filcotab, Qure Tab, Realy Tab, Rilfolx Tab, Safelevo Film-Coated Tab, Speraflox Film-Coated Tab, Tavanic Infusion, Tavanic Tab, T-Livo Tab, Ultramycin Film-Coated Tab, Uribact Film-Coated Tab, Uvex Tab, Vof Tab, Wibatol Tab, Wibatol-O Tab, Zentor Tab, Zevo Fc-Tab, Zilee Inf Infusion, Zilee Oz Tab, Zilee Tab, Zilee-Ax Tab, Zorika Oz Tab.
International-Levaquin.
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):
Category C : Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.
When it is to be taken :
Dosage varies from 250 to 750 mg daily for 7 to 14 days. It may be administered for 3 days for urinary tract infection and 28 days for prolonged infection of the prostate.
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, irregular heartbeat, nerve problems, low level of potassium in your blood, slow heartbeat, thickening and hardening of the walls of the arteries in the brain, seizures, chest pain or liver disease.
Side Effects :
Gastrointestinal-
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation and inflammation of the throat.
Central Nervous System-
Headache, sleeplessness, seizures, dizziness, confusion, hearing voices that do not exist and depression.
Eye and ENT-
Transient decrease in vision, ocular burning, ocular pain or discomfort and foreign body sensation.
Miscellaneous-
Injection site reactions, fever, excessive sensitivity to light and 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 an airtight container and keep away from children.
Pronunciation : LEE-voe-FLOX-a-sin
Trade Name(s):
India- Acquire Tab, Adlox Tab, Aflevo Tab, Albactin Tab, Balleo Infusion, Bat Tab, Brilevo Tab, C-Livo Tab, Cuflox Iv Bag, Cuflox Tab, Cutiflox 500 Tab, Day-5 Tab, Eklevo Ta,b E-Livo Tab, Elof Tab, Flavo Tab, Floquin Dps Eye/Ear Drops, Floquin Inf Infusion, Floquin Tab, Flostar Tab, Gevoflox Iv Bag , Gevoflox Tab, 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, Lee Tab, Leeflox Eye Drops, Leeflox Tab, Lefosym Tab, Levloc Film-Coated Tab, Levoact Tab, Levobact Eye Dps, Levobact Inf Infusion, Levobact Tab, Levobenz Ta,b Levobos Cap Sr-Cap, Levoflox-Oz Tab, Levofox Film-Coated Tab, Levogram Tab, Levola Dps Eye/Ear Drops, Levola Tab, Levolab Tab, Levolak Tab, Levotran Tab, Lvm Tab, Lvx Tab, Lxn Tab, Mevof Tab, Monoflox Tab, Nblox Tab, Novaflox Iv Inj, Novaflox Tab, Novaflox-Oz Tab, Olevo Tab, Osibact Tab, Qulef Filcotab, Qure Tab, Realy Tab, Rilfolx Tab, Safelevo Film-Coated Tab, Speraflox Film-Coated Tab, Tavanic Infusion, Tavanic Tab, T-Livo Tab, Ultramycin Film-Coated Tab, Uribact Film-Coated Tab, Uvex Tab, Vof Tab, Wibatol Tab, Wibatol-O Tab, Zentor Tab, Zevo Fc-Tab, Zilee Inf Infusion, Zilee Oz Tab, Zilee Tab, Zilee-Ax Tab, Zorika Oz Tab.
International-Levaquin.
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):
Contraindicated in people with known hypersensitivity, children younger than 18 years.
Pregnancy Category : |
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When it is to be taken :
Dosage varies from 250 to 750 mg daily for 7 to 14 days. It may be administered for 3 days for urinary tract infection and 28 days for prolonged infection of the prostate.
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, irregular heartbeat, nerve problems, low level of potassium in your blood, slow heartbeat, thickening and hardening of the walls of the arteries in the brain, seizures, chest pain or liver disease.
Side Effects :
Gastrointestinal-
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation and inflammation of the throat.
Central Nervous System-
Headache, sleeplessness, seizures, dizziness, confusion, hearing voices that do not exist and depression.
Eye and ENT-
Transient decrease in vision, ocular burning, ocular pain or discomfort and foreign body sensation.
Miscellaneous-
Injection site reactions, fever, excessive sensitivity to light and 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 an airtight container and keep away from children.
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