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levofloxacin-inforal

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.

Contradications

  • 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.

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.

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.

Medicines containing levofloxacin-inforal

Leflox 500 mg

By Getz Pharma

Pack size: 1 Vial x 100 ml

Rs.500

Leflox 750 mg

By Getz Pharma

Pack size: 1 Vial x 150 ml

Rs.430.19

Leflox 250 mg

By Getz Pharma

Pack size: 1 x 10's

Rs.285

Leflox 500 mg

By Getz Pharma

Pack size: 1 x 10's

Rs.465

Leflox 750 mg

By Getz Pharma

Pack size: 1 x 10's

Rs.627

Levolis 250 mg

By Titlis Pharma

Pack size: 1 x 10's

Rs.200