Description
Levokad 500mg
About this Item
Levokad is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic which contains levofloxacin hemihydrate as its active pharmaceutical ingredient and other excipients or inactive pharmaceutical ingredients. Excipients used in drugs formulation vary across brands and these are what usually differentiate a particular brand from the other.
Product Benefits (What it Treats)
Levokad is used in the treatment of susceptible bacterial infections including:
? Acute bacterial sinusitis ?
? Acute bacterial exacerbations of chronic bronchitis ?
? Urinary tract infections ?
? Bacterial Gastroenteritis ?
? Typhoid ?
? Bone and soft tissue infections ?
? Gynaecological and wound infections ?
? Respiratory infections (nosocomial or Community acquired pneumonia) ?
? Acute pyelonephritis ?
? Chronic bacterial prostatitis ?
? Gram negative septicaemia ?
? Meningitis Prophylaxis and Conjunctivitis ?
? Skin and skin structure infections ?
Other Essential Uses (Important points to note)
Levokad interacts with the following disease conditions
? Diabetes ?
? CNS disorders ?
? Colitis ?
? Myasthenia gravis ?
? Peripheral neuropathy ?
? Renal dysfunction ?
? Tendonitis ?
? Hemodialysis ?
? QT interval prolongation ?
? Crystalluria ?
Side Effects
Side effects associated with the use of Levokad may include:
? Nausea ?
? Vomiting ?
? Headache ?
? Diarrhoea or constipation ?
? Stomach upset ?
? Dizziness ?
? Insomnia ?
Note:?
Levokad should be administered as per the directions given by the physician. Levokad tablet should be swallowed without crushing and with sufficient amount of liquid. The tablets can be taken with or without food.
Who can?t take this
Levokad is contraindicated in persons with a history of hypersensitivity to Levokad
When to see a doctor.
Stop using levofloxacin and call your doctor at once if you have symptoms such as:?headache, hunger, irritability,?numbness, tingling, burning pain, confusion,?agitation, paranoia, problems with memory or concentration, thoughts of suicide, or sudden pain or movement problems in any of your joints.
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