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Levowin Tablet

Levowin Tablet

Levofloxacin (500mg)

Makers Laboratories Ltd
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About This Medicine

Product description & overview

Levowin Tablet contains Levofloxacin 500 mg, a broad-spectrum fluoroquinolone antibiotic effective against a wide range of gram-positive and gram-negative bacterial infections. It acts by inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, enzymes essential for DNA replication, transcription, repair, and recombination, leading to bacterial cell death. Levowin is indicated for the treatment of respiratory tract infections such as community-acquired pneumonia, chronic bronchitis exacerbations, and sinusitis; urinary tract infections including complicated and uncomplicated cases; skin and soft tissue infections; and certain types of prostatitis. It is also utilized in the management of anthrax exposure and plague. The tablet is administered orally, with dosing tailored according to the severity of infection, renal function, and patient-specific factors. Common adverse effects may include gastrointestinal disturbances such as nausea, diarrhea, and abdominal pain, as well as central nervous system effects like headache and dizziness. Caution is advised in patients with a history of tendon disorders related to fluoroquinolone use, and it is contraindicated in individuals with known hypersensitivity to Levofloxacin or other quinolones. Use during pregnancy and lactation should be avoided unless clearly necessary. Levowin Tablet should be prescribed and used under medical supervision to ensure efficacy and minimize resistance development.

Active composition

Levofloxacin 500 mg

About Levofloxacin

Levofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections. It works by inhibiting bacterial DNA synthesis, leading to cell death. Levofloxacin is effective in managing respiratory and urinary tract infections. In summary, Levofloxacin is beneficial for treating bacterial infections.

How It Works

Levofloxacin inhibits DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, preventing bacterial DNA replication.

Medicine Strength
500 mg

Dosage & How to Use

Dosage information not available. Please consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Safety Advice

Important precautions

Side Effect Occurrence

Based on clinical trials and patient reports.

Overall Tolerance

Most patients tolerate well

Only 2.3% reported effects

Common Side Effects

Headache8%
Nausea5%
Dizziness3%
Fatigue2%
Rash1%
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Lower

Safety Advice

Alcohol

Consuming alcohol with Levowin Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.

High Risk

Pregnancy

Levowin Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Medical Advice

Driving

Levowin Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Exercise Caution

Liver

There is limited information available on the use of Levowin Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. However, stop the medicine and inform your doctor if you develop any signs and symptoms of jaundice while taking this medicine.

Regular Checkup

Breastfeeding

Levowin Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Consult Doctor

Kidney

Levowin Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Levowin Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Regular Checkup

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