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Composition :

LEVOFLOXACIN-500MG

Consume Type :

PARENTERAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Therapeutic Class

ANTIBIOTICS

Country of origin

India
Other Info - LE94859

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FAQs

Levoff 500mg Injection is an antibiotic that treats bacterial infections. It works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, which retards bacterial growth.

Levoff 500mg Injection should be used with proper caution and doctor consultation if you have any allergic reactions to medicines, liver or kidney diseases, hypokalaemia, diabetes, joint or tendon problems (tendonitis, bursitis), mood disorders (depression), myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage), fits, aneurysm (weakening of an artery), blockage of the aorta or other blood vessels, high blood pressure, and connective tissue disorders like Marfan syndrome and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.

Levoff 500mg Injection may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels) or hyperglycemia (high blood sugar levels). Inform your doctor if you have diabetes and monitor your blood sugar levels regularly if prescribed.

Levoff 500mg Injection can affect the live vaccines like typhoid vaccine and decrease its effectiveness. Please consult a doctor before you start Levoff 500mg Injection if you are undergoing any vaccinations.

Antacids and multivitamins with minerals can decrease the efficacy of Levoff 500mg Injection. Hence, it is recommended to take Levoff 500mg Injection 2 to 4 hours before or 4 to 6 hours after taking magnesium/aluminium antacids, sucralfate, zinc or iron preparations, and multivitamins with minerals.

Diarrhoea can be a side-effect of Levoff 500mg Injection. Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea (CDAD) is also reported during usage of antibiotics like Levoff 500mg Injection. Therefore, when the patient has diarrhoea, undergoing an examination is advised to rule out the chances of CDAD following Levoff 500mg Injection therapy.

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Alcohol

Caution

Alcohol consumption may worsen the side effect of Levoff 500mg Injection like dizziness. It is better to avoid alcohol while you are being treated with Levoff 500mg Injection.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor before taking Levoff 500mg Injection if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Levoff 500mg Injection is excreted into breast milk. Please consult your doctor before taking Levoff 500mg Injection if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Caution

Levoff 500mg Injection may cause side effects like dizziness that could affect your driving ability. Do not drive or operate machinery in such cases. Drive only when you are mentally alert.

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Liver

Caution

Levoff 500mg Injection to be taken with caution if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions.

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Kidney

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases or impairment before taking Levoff 500mg Injection.

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Children

Caution

Levoff 500mg Injection should be used for children only when prescribed by a doctor The dose may depend on the child's age and body weight.

About Levoff 500mg Injection

Levoff 500mg Injection belongs to the class of 'antibiotics', primarily used to treat bacterial infections. Bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and causes illness. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. 

Levoff 500mg Injection is composed of 'Levofloxacin' that belongs to a class of quinolone antibiotics. It works by inhibiting an enzyme called gyrase, responsible for the growth and development of bacterial DNA. Thereby, inhibits bacterial growth and treats bacterial infection.

Levoff 500mg Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional. Levoff 500mg Injection may cause a few side effects, although not everybody gets them. Common side effects of Levoff 500mg Injection include constipation, nausea, diarrhoea, headache, dizziness, light-headedness, trouble sleeping/insomnia, pain, redness, and swelling at the injection site. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. If these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.

Let your doctor know if you have any allergic reactions to medicines, liver/kidney problems, fits, diabetes, tendonitis (inflammation of the tendon, a tissue connecting muscle and bone), myasthenia gravis (muscular weakness), high blood pressure, low blood potassium (hypokalaemia), and mood disorders. Levoff 500mg Injection should be used only with a doctor's advice during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Levoff 500mg Injection may cause light-headedness/dizziness; in such cases, please do not drive until you are alert. Levoff 500mg Injection may cause dizziness; hence avoid or limit alcohol consumption.

Uses of Levoff 500mg Injection

Bacterial infections.

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Medicinal Benefits

Levoff 500mg Injection treats various bacterial infections, including infections of the lower respiratory tract (lungs), urinary tract (kidneys and bladder), skin, soft tissues, and prostate gland. It contains Levofloxacin, a quinolone antibiotic that inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase, an enzyme required for the replication, transcription, and repair of the DNA. Thereby, inhibits bacterial growth and treats bacterial infection. It is also used to treat anthrax (a rare but serious bacterial illness) and certain types of plague.

Directions for Use

Levoff 500mg Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer.

Side Effects of Levoff 500mg Injection

  • Constipation 
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhoea 
  • Light-headedness
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Trouble sleeping/insomnia
  • Pain, redness, and swelling at the injection site

Drug Warnings

Brief your medical history to the doctor if you are allergic to any of the components in Levoff 500mg Injection. Let your doctor know if you have any allergic reactions to medicines, liver/kidney diseases, diabetes, fits, tendon problems, high blood pressure, hypokalaemia, and mood disorders before starting Levoff 500mg Injection. Levoff 500mg Injection can make myasthenia gravis worse; hence you should take Levoff 500mg Injection only under a doctor's supervision. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting this medicine. Levoff 500mg Injection may cause dizziness; hence drive or operate machinery only when you are alert. Avoid alcohol consumption to prevent any undesired effects like dizziness while undergoing treatment.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ERYTHROMYCIN
  • AZITHROMYCIN
  • WARFARIN
  • THEOPHYLLINE
  • CYCLOSPORINE
  • DIGOXIN
  • PROBENECID
  • CIMETIDINE
  • QUINIDINE
  • AMITRIPTYLINE

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Special Advise

  • Levoff 500mg Injection can cause serious tendon problems and nerve damage; hence you should be cautious. If you experience any symptoms like severe headaches, extreme hunger, irritability, numbness, tingling, burning pain, confusion, agitation, and memory problems, please stop using this medicine and seek immediate medical advice.
  • Levoff 500mg Injection might produce false-positive urine screening results for opiates. Inform the laboratory staff that you are taking Levoff 500mg Injection if you are due to undergo any tests. 
  • Levoff 500mg Injection may cause mental health-related side effects; hence patients with mood disorders should take advice accordingly.
  • If you are diabetic, monitor your blood sugar levels regularly since Levoff 500mg Injection may affect blood glucose levels.
  • Quinolone antibiotics like Levofloxacin may cause QT prolongation (heart muscle takes longer than normal to recharge between beats) in electrocardiogram (ECG) in some patients.
  • Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea (CDAD) is reported during the usage of antibiotics. Please consult your doctor if you experience prolonged diarrhoea.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Wash your hands often to maintain cleanliness.
  • Avoid sharing personal items like shaving razors.
  • Include whole-grain foods like multigrain bread and brown rice in your diet. 
  • Taking probiotics after an antibiotic treatment reduces the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Try taking yoghurt, cheese, sauerkraut, and kimchi that help restore the intestine's good bacteria.
  • Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet that is easily digested by your gut bacteria. Fibre foods may also help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics. 
  • Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. 
  • Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep. 

Levoff 500mg Injection Substitute

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