Levoflox Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Levofloxacin hemihydrate

Indications/Uses

Community-acquired pneumonia, complicated UTI & skin & soft tissue infections.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

250-500 mg once daily or bid.

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Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Discontinue if the patient experiences tendon pain, inflammation or rupture. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn, adolescents.

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Special Precautions

Epilepsy, history of CNS disorders, hepatic or renal impairment, G6PD deficiency, myasthenia gravis. Do not use in Staph aureus or MRSA infections. Maintain adequate fluid intake. Avoid exposure to UV light. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Adverse Reactions

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, dyspepsia; headache, dizziness & restlessness. Photosensitivity, anaphylaxis; tendon damage; transient increase in serum creatinine & BUN. False +ve glucose reactions in urine.

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Drug Interactions

Al- or Mg-containing antacids; Ca, Fe & Zn salts; sucralfate, dairy products, enteral feeds, didanosine w/ Al & Mg ion buffering agents; fenbufen, opioid analgesics, papaveretum; azlocillin; zolmitriptan; antineoplastic & immunosuppressants; foscarnet; cimetidine & ranitidine; probenecid; xanthines eg, theophylline & caffeine.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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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

Levoflox soln for infusion 5 mg/mL

Packing/Price

(vial) 100 mL x 1's

Levoflox

levofloxacin

Manufacturer:

LBS

Distributor:

Phil Pharmawealth