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Introduction to Levoflox 500mg Tablet 10s
- Levofloxacin is an antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, including infections of the skin, sinuses, kidneys, bladder, and lungs.
- It belongs to a class of drugs called fluoroquinolones.
Safety Advice for Levoflox 500mg Tablet 10s
- Moderate risk
- High risk
- Safe
Limited Data.
Use with caution in patients with liver impairment.
Dose adjustment may be required for those with kidney issues.
Limited Data.
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How Levoflox 500mg Tablet 10s works
Levofloxacin works by inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, enzymes necessary for DNA replication, transcription, repair, and recombination in bacteria, leading to the death of the bacteria.
How To Use Levoflox 500mg Tablet 10s
- Take Levofloxacin exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually once daily. It can be taken with or without food. Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.
Special Precautions About Levoflox 500mg Tablet 10s
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of tendon disorders, kidney disease, or myasthenia gravis. Avoid excessive sun exposure and use sunscreen, as Levofloxacin can increase sensitivity to sunlight.
Benefits Of Levoflox 500mg Tablet 10s
- Effective against a wide range of bacterial infections.
- Treats respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, and skin infections.
Side Effects Of Levoflox 500mg Tablet 10s
- diarrhea
- headache
- dizziness
Similar Medicine Of Levoflox 500mg Tablet 10s
What If I Missed A Dose Of Levoflox 500mg Tablet 10s
- If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember.
- If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not double the dose.
Health And Lifestyle
Drug Interaction
- Antacids
- Multivitamins
Drug Food Interaction
Disease Explanation
Illnesses caused by harmful bacteria, which can affect various parts of the body, such as the lungs, urinary tract, and skin, and require antibiotic treatment.
FAQ's on Levoflox 500mg Tablet 10s
Is levofloxacin 500mg a strong antibiotic?
As a reasonably strong antibiotic, levofloxacin will begin working within a matter of hours, but it can be two to three days before symptoms begin to improve. Take the full course of antibiotics as prescribed by a healthcare provider, even if you feel better after a few days.
What is Levoflox 500 used for?
Levoflox 500 tablet is used to treat different types of bacterial infections such as pneumonia, throat and lung infections, sinus infections, kidney and urinary tract infections, skin and soft tissue ...
Does levofloxacin make you pee a lot?
Levofloxacin may rarely cause serious changes in blood sugar levels, especially if you have diabetes. Watch for symptoms of high blood sugar including increased thirst and urination. Also watch for symptoms of low blood sugar such as nervousness, shakiness, fast heartbeat, sweating, or hunger.
When should I take levofloxacin 500 mg tablet?
You may take levofloxacin tablets with or without food. Take levofloxacin oral solution (liquid) on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. Measure liquid medicine carefully. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).
Can I stop taking Levoflox when I feel better?
No, do not stop taking Levoflox and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
Is levofloxacin safe for kidney?
Fluoroquinolones, including ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin and moxifloxacin, are common broad-spectrum antibiotics most often used to treat respiratory and urogenital infections. Case reports have indicated acute kidney injury with use, and prescription labels carry a warning of kidney failure.
What is the best time of day to take levofloxacin?
You can take levofloxacin before or after meals. If you are taking one dose a day, it is preferable to take it in the morning. If you are taking more than one dose a day, try to space out your doses - so ideally, take a tablet every 12 hours.
What kind of bacteria does levofloxacin treat?
Levofloxacin (Levaquin) is a fluoroquinolone antibacterial agent with a broad spectrum of activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria and atypical respiratory pathogens. It is active against both penicillin-susceptible and penicillin-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae.
Is levofloxacin 500 mg safe?
Levofloxacin can cause serious side effects, including tendon problems, side effects on your nerves (which may cause permanent nerve damage), serious mood or behavior changes (after just one dose), or low blood sugar (which can lead to coma).
Is levofloxacin good for throat infection?
Both Levaquin and amoxicillin are used to treat infections of the lungs, airways, skin, urinary tract, and ears. Differences between the two drugs include the conditions the drugs are used to treat. Amoxicillin also is used to treat infections of tonsillitis, throat, and larynx (laryngitis).
Is Levoflox safe to use?
Levoflox is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by the doctor.<br>
Written By
Pranav ayush
MBA in Pharmaceutical
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