Leflox 500 mg infusion

Product Information

Product Name

Leflox 500 mg infusion

Product Description

Brand

Getz Pharma

Class

Quinolone

Composition

Leflox 500 mg infusion is composed of Levofloxacin, Inf/Oral (500 mg)

Pack Size

1 Vial x 100 ml infusion

Expert Advice

Complete full course of therapy even if you feel better.

Take sufficient amounts of fluids (2-3 litres per day) to maintain hydration, unless restricted by the prescriber.

If you have diabetes check blood glucose regularly.

Avoid direct sunlight, wear sunscreen, proper eyewear and protective clothing to prevent photosensitivity.

Indications

Levofloxacin

is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat infections of the upper respiratory tract, skin, urinary tract, and prostate, post-exposure treatment of inhaled anthrax and the plague, pelvic inflammatory disease.

Side Effects

GI upset, raised liver enzymes, insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), headache, dizziness, anorexia (loss of appetite), dysgeusia (bad taste), dyspnoea (difficulty in breathing), arthralgia (joint pain), myalgia (muscle pain), tinnitus (ringing in ear), asthenia (weakness), pyrexia (fever), reports of visual disturbances, hepatic (liver) injury, severe skin disorders are some of its side effects. If tendon disorders or peripheral neuropathy (damage to the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord) is seen discontinue the drug.

Contraindications

Do not take levofloxacin if you are allergic to it or to any of its constituents.

Muscle injury is a risk with levofloxacin, particularly in the elderly. If you have tendon difficulties (tissue that joins bone to muscle), don't take levofloxacin.

Myasthenia gravis is a skeletal muscle weakening illness that causes significant weakness in any of your arm or leg muscles. If you suffer from

myasthenia gravis, you should avoid taking levofloxacin because it can make your condition worse.