Levofloxacin 250 / 500 Biotech 250 / 500 mg Solution for infusion
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 06 March 2023
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of various bacterial infections in adults.
Dosage (summary)
250-500 mg once or twice daily, depending on infection type.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset: 30 mins, Duration: 6-8 hours
Special Populations
- Renal impairment
- Elderly patients
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Key Drug Interactions
- Theophylline
- ACE inhibitors
- Vitamin K antagonists
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to levofloxacin
- Epilepsy
- Tendon disorders
- Children under 18
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Rash
Counselling Points
- Avoid exposure to sunlight
- Monitor blood glucose in diabetics
- Report any signs of tendon pain immediately
Serious warnings
- Tendinitis and tendon rupture
- QT interval prolongation
- Severe hypersensitivity reactions
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