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Loxin 500mg Tablet

by NPS Pharmaceuticals
Levofloxacin (500mg)

₹75₹68

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Loxin 500mg Tablet

Introduction to Loxin 500mg Tablet

  • 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 Loxin 500mg Tablet

  • Moderate risk
  • High risk
  • Safe
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Limited Data.

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Use with caution in patients with liver impairment.

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Dose adjustment may be required for those with kidney issues.

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How Loxin 500mg Tablet 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 Loxin 500mg Tablet

  • 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 Loxin 500mg Tablet

  • 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 Loxin 500mg Tablet

  • Effective against a wide range of bacterial infections.
  • Treats respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, and skin infections.

Side Effects Of Loxin 500mg Tablet

  • diarrhea
  • headache
  • dizziness

Similar Medicine Of Loxin 500mg Tablet

What If I Missed A Dose Of Loxin 500mg Tablet

  • 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

Drink plenty of water throughout the day. Finish the entire prescribed course of Levofloxacin even if you feel better. Do not take Levofloxacin with dairy products, as they can interfere with absorption.

Drug Interaction

  • Antacids
  • Multivitamins

Drug Food Interaction

Disease Explanation

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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 Loxin 500mg Tablet

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Pranav ayush

MBA in Pharmaceutical

Content Updated on

Friday, 6 September, 2024

Loxin 500mg Tablet

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