Tavaloxx 250mg / 500mg / 750mg Tablets
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 16 August 2020
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of various bacterial infections in adults.
Dosage (summary)
500 mg once daily for bronchitis; 750 mg once daily for pneumonia.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset: 1 hour, Duration: 6-8 hours
Special Populations
- Renal impairment
- Elderly
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation.
Key Drug Interactions
- Iron salts
- Antacids
- Sucralfate
- Theophylline
- Warfarin
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to levofloxacin
- Epilepsy
- Tendon disorders
- Children under 18
- Pregnancy
- Moderate to severe renal impairment
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Insomnia
Counselling Points
- Take with plenty of fluids
- Avoid antacids 2 hours before/after
- Monitor for signs of tendon pain
- Report severe diarrhoea immediately
Serious warnings
- Risk of tendon rupture
- QT-interval prolongation
- Pseudomembranous colitis
- Severe hypersensitivity reactions
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