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Levomerc (250mg) 10 Tablets
- Manufacturer Martin Dow Limited
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Generic Name
Levofloxacin 250mg
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Product Information
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Description
Levofloxacin is a bactericidal antibiotic of the fluoroquinolone class that directly inhibits bacterial DNA synthesis. It promotes the breakage of bacterial DNA strands. It has a relatively long duration of action
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Ingredients
Levofloxacin 250mg
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Drug Class
Quinolone antibiotics
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Dosage Form
Tablet
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Uses
Levofloxacin is utilized for the following therapeutic indications:
- Treatment of respiratory tract infections such as pneumonia
- Management of urinary tract infections
- Treatment of skin and soft tissue infections
- Used in cases of chronic prostatitis
- Treatment of anthrax exposure
- Effective against a broad spectrum of bacteria, including multi-drug resistant strains
- Can be used in cases of bacterial sinusitis
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Dosage
Dosage and duration of therapy to be recommended by a doctor
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In case of Overdose
In case you have taken more than recommended dose, seek medical hep immediately. Symptoms of overdose include difficulty breathing or swallowing, extreme thirst or hunger, sweating, frequent urination, blurred vision, fainting, yellowing of skin and dark urine.
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Missed Dose
Take levofloxacin as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at one time.
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How To Use
Take with meals or on an empty stomach. This medicine is best taken with a full glass of water. Drink extra water throughout the day when you are on levofloxacin
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When Not to Use
Not suitable to use for:
- people with myasthenia gravis
- people with heart rhythm disturbances
- people with kidney impairment
- people allergic to levofloxacin or other fluoroquinolones
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Side Effects
Common side effects include:
- nausea, constipation, diarrhea
- troule sleeping
- headaches and dizziness
- increased pressure in the skull
- liver problems such as jaundice or dark colored urine
- low blood sugar
- signs of tendon rupture
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Precautions & Warnings
The following precautions must be followed:
- Stay away from rough sports or situations where you could be bruised
- Brush and floss gently
- Be careful using sharp objects
- Do not self-prescribe in pregnancy as it can cause birth defects in children
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Drug Interactions
Levofloxacin is known to interact with these:
- antacids
- supplements that contain magnesium, aluminium, or zinc
- NSAIDs
- blood thinners
- steroids
- glucose lowering agents
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Food Interaction
Avoid dairy products such as milk and yogurt at least two hours before or after taking the medicine
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Storage/Disposal
Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. Keep away from children
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Control Drug
No
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Quick Tips, if any
Do not crush, chew, or split the tablet.
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