Effiflox 500mg IV Infusion 100ml ( 1 Infusion )

Requires Prescription (YES/NO)

Yes

Generics

Levofloxacin

Used For

Bacterial Infection

How it works

Levofloxacin is a synthetic broad spectrum anti-bacterial agent. Chemically it is a chiral fluorinated carboxyquinolone. It acts by inhibiting DNA-gyrase. It is bactericidal and has activity against many gram +ve, gram –ve and Anaerobic bacteria.

Dosage

Levofloxacin

Side Effects

Itching and rash. Nausea, diarrhoea, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, Headache, vertigo, dizziness, sleeping problems, paraesthesia e.g. like tingling in the hands, restlessness, anxiety, and confusions, drop of blood pressure, tendon pain, tendon rupture (Achilles Tendon).

Drug Interactions

Concurrent Antacids, Sucralfate, Metal Cations, Multivitamins , NSAID’s.

Indication

It is used to treat •Acute & Chronic Sinusitis • Community acquired pneumonia • Complicated Skin & Soft tissue Infections • Acute Pyelonephritis • Acute & Chronic Bronchitis • Nosocomial pneumonia • Complicated & Uncomplicated UTI • Typhoid & paratyphoid fever.

When not to Use

Levofloxacin is contraindicated in cases of hypersensitivity to the active ingredient or any other quinolone.

Precaution

Serious and occasionally hypersensitivity and/or anaphylactic reactions have been reported in patients receiving therapy with quinolone, including Levofloxacin and should be discontinued immediately.

Warning 1

Excessive exposure to sunlight should be avoided. Therapy should be discontinued if skin eruptions occurs.

Warning 2

Although Levofloxacin is more soluble than other quinolones, adequate hydration of patients receiving Levofloxacin should be maintained to prevent the formation of highly concentrated urine.

Warning 3

Levofloxacin should be administered with caution in the presence of renal insufficiency.

Pregnancy category

Always consult your physician before using any medicine.

Storage (YES/NO)

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.