Manufacturer:

          Boram Pharma

Contents: 

         Levofloxacin

Indications: 

          Listed in Dosage.

 Contraindications:

          Hypersensitivity to levofloxacin or other quinolones. Child <18 yr.

Special Precautions: 

          Known or suspected CNS disorders (e.g. severe cerebral arteriosclerosis, epilepsy) or other risk factors that predispose to seizures. Avoid unnecessary exposure to sunlight or artificial UV light. History of prolonged QT interval, uncorrected electrolyte disturbances. DM (carefully monitor blood glucose levels). Periodically monitor renal, hepatic and haematopoietic functions during treatment. Pregnancy and lactation. Elderly. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery.

Dosage: 

          Adult: PO/IV Acute sinusitis 500 mg once daily for 10-14 days. Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis 500 mg once daily for 7 days. Community-acquired pneumonia 500 mg once daily for 7-14 days. Uncomplicatd skin infections 500 mg once daily for 7-10 days. Nosocomial pneumonia; Complicated skin infections 750 mg once daily for 7-14 days. Uncomplicated UTI 250 mg once daily for 3 days. Acute pyelonephritis; Complicated UTI 250 mg once daily for 10 days. Chronic bacterial prostatitis 500 mg once daily for 28 days. Treatment and postexposure prophylaxis of inhalation anthrax 500 mg once daily for 60 days. Ophth Ocular infections As 0.5% soln: Instill 1-2 drops 2 hrly while awake (up to 8 times/day) for 2 days, then 1-2 drops 4 hrly while awake (up to 4 times/day) for 5 days.

Class: 

          Quinolon

Presentation/Packing: 

          Levotamaxe film-coated tablet - box of 5 blisters x 10's

Details: 

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Levofloxacin

Adult: PO/IV Acute sinusitis 500 mg once daily for 10-14 days. Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis 500 mg once daily for 7 days. Community-acquired pneumonia 500 mg once daily for 7-14 days. Uncomplicatd skin infections 500 mg once daily for 7-10 days. Nosocomial pneumonia; Complicated skin infections 750 mg once daily for 7-14 days. Uncomplicated UTI 250 mg once daily for 3 days. Acute pyelonephritis; Complicated UTI 250 mg once daily for 10 days. Chronic bacterial prostatitis 500 mg once daily for 28 days. Treatment and postexposure prophylaxis of inhalation anthrax 500 mg once daily for 60 days. Ophth Ocular infections As 0.5% soln: Instill 1-2 drops 2 hrly while awake (up to 8 times/day) for 2 days, then 1-2 drops 4 hrly while awake (up to 4 times/day) for 5 days.

Updating

Known or suspected CNS disorders (e.g. severe cerebral arteriosclerosis, epilepsy) or other risk factors that predispose to seizures. Avoid unnecessary exposure to sunlight or artificial UV light. History of prolonged QT interval, uncorrected electrolyte disturbances. DM (carefully monitor blood glucose levels). Periodically monitor renal, hepatic and haematopoietic functions during treatment. Pregnancy and lactation. Elderly. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery.