Composition – LEVOFLOXACIN 500MG
Dosage Form – INJECTION
Packaging – 100ML
Levoflonic IV 500 infusion is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is also used in treating infections of urinary tract, nose, throat, skin infections and pneumonia. It acts by inhibiting the growth of causative microorganism.
Levoflonic IV is a broad spectrum antibiotic. It has a broad spectrum and is usefulto treat the bacterial infections of urinary tract, throat, nose, skin and soft tissues.
Levoflonic works by inhibiting the bacterial growth, thereby supporting the body’s immune system. It belongs to the class of antibiotics called floroquinolones.
Levofloxacin injection is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. It is also used to prevent an anthrax infection after inhalational exposure. This medicine is also used to treat and prevent plague (including pneumonic and septicemic plague). Levofloxacin belongs to the class of medicines known as quinolone antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. However, this medicine will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.
Pain, Swelling and redness at the side of injection, headache, dizziness
Dosage as prescribed by the physician.
Levofloxacin, a fluoroquinolone antibiotic, inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, both of which are type II topoisomerases essential for DNA replication.
DNA gyrase introduces negative supercoils to relieve torsional strain during replication.
Topoisomerase IV helps separate replicated chromosomes during cell division.
By inhibiting these enzymes, levofloxacin blocks DNA replication, leading to bacterial cell death.
Chemical Class | Fluoroquinolones |
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Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | Anti-Infective |
Do not skip any dose, complete the full treatment course even if you feel better. Take it with food, preferably at the same time everyday.
If any dose of LEVOFLONIC IV is missed, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for next dose, skip the missed dose and follow the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Yes, the use of Levofloxacin IV Infusion is known to increase the risk of muscle damage, commonly in the ankle. Muscle damage can happen in people of all ages who take Levofloxacin IV Infusion, but it may be more significant in people above 60 years of age. Inform your doctor if you feel any kind of muscle pain while using this medicine.
Levofloxacin IV Infusion should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Levofloxacin IV Infusion.
INJECTION