Tavanic 250mg. 500mg, 5mg / 1ml Tablet, Infusion
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 18 April 2008
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of bacterial infections due to levofloxacin-susceptible organisms.
Dosage (summary)
500 mg once daily for most infections; adjust for renal impairment.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset: 1 hour, Duration: 6-8 hours
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation due to potential joint development issues.
Key Drug Interactions
- Antacids
- Iron salts
- Sucralfate
- Theophylline
- Vitamin K antagonists
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to levofloxacin
- Epilepsy
- Tendon disorders
- Children or adolescents
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Rash
Counselling Points
- Take with sufficient liquid
- Avoid antacids 2 hours before/after
- Monitor blood glucose in diabetics
Serious warnings
- Risk of tendon rupture
- QT-interval prolongation
- Pseudomembranous colitis
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