Levofloxacin Unicorn 250 mg, 500mg FC tablet

Levofloxacin Unicorn 250 mg, 500mg FC tablet

S4
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 25 January 2021


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 severity.

Special Populations

  • Renal impairment
  • Elderly

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation.

Key Drug Interactions

  • Iron salts
  • Antacids
  • Sucralfate
  • Theophylline
  • Vitamin K antagonists

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to levofloxacin
  • Epilepsy
  • Tendon disorders
  • Children under 18
  • Pregnancy
  • Lactation

Common side effects

  • Nausea
  • Diarrhoea
  • Headaches
  • Dizziness
  • Insomnia

Counselling Points

  • Take with plenty of fluids
  • Avoid antacids 2 hours before/after
  • Monitor for tendon pain
  • Report severe diarrhoea immediately

Serious warnings

  • Risk of tendon rupture
  • Hypersensitivity reactions
  • QT prolongation
  • Clostridium difficile-associated disease
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