LEVOFLOX 500mg

LEVOFLOX tablets are used to treat bacterial infections in the body. This medicine might also be used to treat anthrax or prevent plague.

How it works?

This medicine works by stopping the growth of bacteria and killing it to bring an end to the infection.

Important information about Medicine

Levofloxacin belongs to the class of quinolone antibiotics.

Dosage information

Make sure that you follow instructions of your doctor as far as the dosage is concerned. In case, you have any doubts, talk to your doctor, nurse, pharmacist or prescriber before starting the course. Complete information about the dosage is mentioned on the leaflet; ensure that you follow the same. In case, you feel any discomfort taking the medicine, immediately talk to your doctor.

Strengths available

Levoflox is available in two strengths 250 mg and 500mg.

What if you miss a dose?

Try and maintain your daily routine as this would prevent you from missing the dose. In case, you forget to take the dose, take it as and when you remember.

What if you overdose?

Taking an extra dose could prove harmful; make sure that you never overdose. If you take an extra dose, talk to your doctor immediately and if you feel uncomfortable rush to the nearby medical emergency center immediately.

Things to be taken care of

Some medical conditions might interact with the intake of LEVOFLOX, inform your doctor if you:

§  Are pregnant

§  Are trying to conceive

§  Are nursing your child

§  Have a history of seizures or blood vessel problems

§  Have any kind of stomach infection or are taking medicine for blood pressure or diabetes

§  Are suffering from joint pains or swelling in joints

§  Have tendon problems or have been treated for a heart, kidney or liver related problems lately

Make sure that you do not take this medicine without prescription and also ensure that you do not start with any new medicine till the course ends. Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to quinolone antibiotics.

Side Effects

Like any other antibiotic, this medicine too can give you some discomfort in the form of following side effects:

§  Headache

§  Dizziness

§  Gas

§  Trouble sleeping

§  Nausea

§  Tightness in throat or chest

§  Severe sunburn

§  Unusual hoarseness

§  Tarry stools

§  Fever

§  Redness on face or swelling or itching

§  Painful urination

§  Decreased urination

§  Increased thirst or hunger

All these symptoms need to be reported to the doctor immediately so that the condition dose not worsen.

Interaction with other drugs

Levoflox might interact with drugs such as antiarrhythmics, macrolides, pimozide, antidepressants, insulin, corticosteroids, anticoagulants and ibuprofen. Inform your doctor if taking any such drugs and make sure that you do not take this medicine with an antacid.