Winaflox

Winaflox

levofloxacin

Manufacturer:

Hizon Laboratories, Inc

Distributor:

Pharma Dynamic
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Levofloxacin hemihydrate
Indications/Uses
Wide range of infections including lower resp tract & skin infections, typhoid & paratyphoid fever & UTIs. Prophylaxis of meningococcal meningitis & for surgical infections.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult 250-500 mg once daily or bid for 7-14 days.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Not to be used during pregnancy & lactation & in childn & adolescents.
Special Precautions
Discontinue use if patient experiences tendon pain, inflammation or rupture; reports side-effects suggestive of aortic aneurysm or dissection. Not to be used in patients at increased risk including those w/ history of blockages or aneurysm of the aorta or other blood vessels, high BP, certain genetic disorders involving blood vessels (ie, Marfan syndrome & Ehlers-Danlos syndrome) & the elderly. Avoid in methicillin-resistant Staph aureus infection. Patients w/ epilepsy or history of CNS disorders; G6PD deficiency or myasthenia gravis. Maintain adequate fluid intake during treatment. Avoid exposure to strong sunlight. Hepatic or renal impairment. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery especially w/ alcohol. Pregnancy & lactation.
Adverse Reactions
GI disturbances including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain & dyspepsia; headache, dizziness & restlessness.
Drug Interactions
GI absorption may be interfered by antacids (containing Ca, Mg or Al), sucralfate, didanosine, metal cations (eg, Fe), & multivit prep w/ Zn or any product containing any of these components. Potential additive effect on QT interval prolongation w/ class IA (eg, quinidine, procainamide) or class III (eg, amiodarone, sotalol) antiarrhythmic agents. Disturbances of blood glucose including hyperglycemia & hypoglycemia w/ antidiabetic agent. Possible increased AUC of ciclosporin or tacrolimus. Risk of tendon rupture may be increased particularly in the elderly w/ corticosteroids. Episode of torsades de pointes in patient on hemodialysis w/ fluconazole. Risk of CNS stimulation & convulsive seizures may be increased w/ NSAID. Prolonged elimination t1/2 & elevated serum levels of theophylline & subsequent increase in risk of theophylline-related adverse reactions. Enhanced effects of warfarin.
MIMS Class
Quinolones
ATC Classification
J01MA12 - levofloxacin ; Belongs to the class of fluoroquinolones. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Winaflox FC tab 500 mg
Packing/Price
30's
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