Nislev/Nislev IV Dosage & Drug Information

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Levofloxacin

Indications/Uses

Infections due to susceptible organisms eg, community-acquired pneumonia, acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, skin & soft tissue infection, typhoid fever.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult & adolescent >18 yr 500 mg once daily for 7-14 days.

Administration

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

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to quinolones.

Special Precautions

Pregnancy & lactation. Childn & adolescents <18 yr.

Adverse Reactions

Allergic pneumonitis, hypersensitivity reactions, dysphonia, abnormal ECG readings, eosinophilia, erythema multiforme, hemolytic anemia, multi-system organ failure, SJS, tendon rupture, vasodilatation.

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Drug Interactions

Antacids, sucralfate, metal cations & multivit prep affect GI absorption. May cause hypoglycemia in combination w/ oral antidiabetic agents.

MIMS Class

Quinolones

ATC Classification

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

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Nislev FC caplet 750 mg

Packing/Price

1 × 10's (Rp200,000/boks)

Form

Nislev film-coated tab 500 mg

Packing/Price

1 × 10's (Rp330,000/boks)

Form

Nislev IV inj 500 mg/100 mL

Packing/Price

1's (Rp200,000/vial)

Nislev/Nislev IV

levofloxacin

Manufacturer:

Pharos