Lexa

Levofloxacin

Acute maxillary sinusitis, community-acquired pneumonia, acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, complicated UTI, acute pyelonephritis, uncomplicated skin & soft tissue infections.

Acute maxillary sinusitis 500 mg once daily for 10-14 days. Community acquired pneumonia 500 mg once daily for 7-14 days. Acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis 500 mg once daily for 7 days. Complicated UTI, acute pyelonephritis 250 mg once daily for 10 days. Uncomplicated skin & soft tissue infections 500 mg once daily for 7-10 days.

May be taken with or without food: Ensure adequate fluid intake.

Hypersensitivity to levofloxacin & quinolone derivatives. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn <18 yr.

CNS disorders or lower seizure threshold, renal insufficiency. Avoid direct exposure to sunlight. Periodically assess liver, renal function & hematopoietic during long-term admin. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery. Elderly.

Allergic pneumonitis, anaphylactic shock, anaphylactoid reaction, dysphonia, abnormal ECG, encephalopathy, eosinophilia, erythema multiforme, hemolytic anemia, multi-system organ failure, palpitation, paresthesia, SJS, tendon rupture, vasodilation; headache, insomnia, sleep disorders, anxiety, depression, hallucination, dyspepsia, tremor & taste perversion, drowsiness, psychotic reaction; nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, flatulence, abdominal pain, anorexia; genital moniliasis, leukorrhea & vaginitis; skin rash, urticaria, pruritus, edema, increased sweating; malaise, fatigue.

Metal cations, Al- or Mg-containing antacids, sucralfate, Fe prep, Zn-containing multivit, NSAIDs, hypoglycemics.

Quinolones

J01MA12 - levofloxacin ; Belongs to the class of fluoroquinolones. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.

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