Levofloxacin

Medicine details

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Name	Orlev 500 mg
Dosage	IV Infusion
Generic Name	Levofloxacin
Classes	Antiinfective Agent Antibiotic Topical Antiinfective Agent Ophthalmic Preparation Quinolone Topical Agent
Diseases	Anthrax Infectious Disease Plague Pneumonia UTI (Urinary Tract Infection)
Company	Orion Infusion Ltd.

Drug Package Details

Strength	500 mg/100 ml
Storage Condition
Origin Country	Bangladesh
Commercial Pack	1
Price per pack	৳ 100.38
Cost per pack	৳ 88.33
Package unit	100 ml bot
Price per unit	৳ 100.38
Cost per unit	৳ 88.33
Discount	0
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Levofloxacin

Levofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone that fights against bacteria by disabling their DNA replication. It is available as tablets, oral solution, intravenous and suspension.

Indication and Usage

Levofloxacin is used to treat the following infections-

Acute bacterial sinusitis
Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease including bronchitis
Community-acquired pneumonia
Complicated skin and soft tissue infections
Acute pyelonephritis and complicated urinary tract infections
Inhalation Anthrax: postexposure prophylaxis and curative treatment

Sinusitis	COPD	Bronchitis
Pneumonia	Skin Infection	Pyelonephritis

Dosage & Administration (How to take this medication)

The usual dose of levofloxacin is 500mg & the duration can vary from 7-14 days but may increase depending upon the severity of the infection.

How to reconstitute suspension from powder:

Powder For Suspension

Side effect

The most commonly reported side effects are-

Vomiting	Headache	Insomnia (Difficulty in Falling asleep)
Diarrhea	Abdominal Pain

Risk of tendinitis and tendon rupture is increased. This risk is further increased in older patients usually over 60 years of age, in patients taking corticosteroids, and in patients with kidney, heart or lung transplants.