Voflox Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Levofloxacin

Indications/Uses

Hospital-acquired pneumonia, community-acquired pneumonia, & multidrug-resistant TB.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Hospital-acquired pneumonia & community-acquired pneumonia 750 mg once daily for 5 days. Multidrug-resistant TB 500-750 mg once daily. Duration: Follow the multidrug-resistant TB regimen.

Administration

Should be taken on an empty stomach.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to quinolones. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn <16 yr.

Special Precautions

Renal impairment, severe cerebral disorder. Predispose to seizure, arrhythmia, serious heart disease, DM, & myasthenia gravis.

Adverse Reactions

Insomnia, dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.

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Drug Interactions

Mg- & Al-containing antacids, metal cations & multivit w/ Zn.

MIMS Class

Quinolones

ATC Classification

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

Thai FDA Category

Presentation/Packing

Form

Voflox tab 250 mg

Packing/Price

1 × 5's

Form

Voflox tab 500 mg

Packing/Price

1 × 5's

Voflox

levofloxacin

Manufacturer:

Millimed

Distributor:

Prosp Pharma