Levomax Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Levofloxacin hemihydrate

Indications/Uses

Acute maxillary sinusitis; acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis; nosocomial pneumonia; community-acquired pneumonia; complicated & uncomplicated UTIs; acute pyelonephritis; complicated & uncomplicated skin & skin structure infections; chronic bacterial prostatitis.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Acute maxillary sinusitis 500 mg once daily for 10-14 days. Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis 500 mg once daily for 7 days. Nosocomial pneumonia 750 mg once daily for 7 days. Community-acquired pneumonia 500 mg once or bid for 7-14 days or 750 mg once daily for 5 days. Complicated UTI 250 mg once daily for 7-10 days. Uncomplicated UTI 250 mg once daily for 3 days. Acute pyelonephritis 250 mg once daily for 10 days. Complicated skin & skin structure infection 750 mg once daily for 7-14 days. Uncomplicated skin & skin structure infections 500 mg once daily for 7-10 days. Chronic bacterial prostatitis 500 mg once daily for 28 days.

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Administration

May be taken with or without food: Ensure adequate fluid intake.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to levofloxacin or quinolones.

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Special Precautions

Impaired hepatic & renal function. G6PD deficiency, myasthenia gravis. Discontinue if tendon pain, inflammation or rupture occurs. Maintain adequate fluid intake & avoid excessive alkalinity of urine. Avoid exposure to strong sunlight or sunlamps. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn & adolescents.

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Adverse Reactions

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain & dyspepsia. Headache, dizziness, restlessness, nervousness & insomnia. Occassionally, pruritus, erythematous rash.

Drug Interactions

Theophylline, warfarin, cyclosporin, digoxin, probenecid, cimetidine, sucralfate, antacids, NSAIDs.

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Caution For Usage

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Quinolones

ATC Classification

J01MA12 - levofloxacin ; Belongs to the class of fluoroquinolones. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Levomax FC tab 500 mg

Packing/Price

20's

Levomax

levofloxacin

Manufacturer:

ACME

Distributor:

Euro Generics