Levoking 500mg 1pcs

Indications
Levofloxacin Hemihydrate is indicated in Acute maxillary sinusitis , Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis , Nosocomial pneumonia Community acquired pneumonia, Uncomplicated urinary tract infections Complicated urinary tract infections, Acute pyelonephritis, Uncomplicated & complicated skin and skin structure infections, Chronic bacterial prostatitis
Therapeutic Class
4-Quinolone preparations
Pharmacology
Levofloxacin exerts antibacterial action by inhibiting bacterial topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase, the enzymes required for DNA replication, transcription repair and recombination. It has in vitro activity against a wide range of gm-ve and gm+ve microorganisms.
Dosage & Administration
Acute sinusitis: 500 mg once daily for 10-14 days or 750 mg once daily for 5 days
Exacerbation of chronic bronchitis: 500 mg once daily for 7 days
Community acquired pneumonia: 500 mg once daily for 7-14 days or 750 mg once daily for 5 days
Nosocomial pneumonia: 750 mg once daily for 7-14 days
Uncomplicated urinary tract infections: 250 mg once daily for 3 days
Complicated urinary tract infections and acute pyelonephritis: 250 mg once daily for 10 days
Complicated urinary tract infections and acute pyelonephritis: 750 mg once daily for 5 days
Uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections: 500 mg once daily for 7-10 days
Complicated skin and skin structure infections: 750 mg once daily for 7-14 days
Chronic bacterial prostatitis: 500 mg once daily for 28 days
Interaction
Antacids, Iron and Absorbents: reduce absorption of Levofloxacin
NSAIDs: may increase risk of CNS stimulation
Warfarin: may increase the risk of bleeding.
Contraindications
Levofloxacin is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Levofloxacin, quinolone antimicrobial agents, or any other components of this product.
Side Effects
Levofloxacin is generally well tolerated. Side effects include nausea, vomiting, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, diarrhea, headache, dizziness and asthenia; rarely tremor, anxiety, tachycardia, hypotension, hypoglycaemia, pneumonitis, rhabdomyolysis etc.