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Xeflox 250 Mg 10 Tablets
Brand : helix pharma
Per Box
Rs. 190.00
Rs. 200.00
How it works
Levofloxacin is a synthetic broad spectrum anti-bacterial agent. Chemically it is a chiral fluorinated carboxyquinolone. It acts by inhibiting DNA-gyrase. It is bactericidal and has activity against many gram +ve, gram –ve and Anaerobic bacteria.
Description
XEFLOX TAB 250 MG 10'S
Generics
Levofloxacin
used for
Bacterial Infection
Requires Prescription (YES/NO)
Yes
Indication
It is used to treat •Acute & Chronic Sinusitis • Community acquired pneumonia • Complicated Skin & Soft tissue Infections • Acute Pyelonephritis • Acute & Chronic Bronchitis • Nosocomial pneumonia • Complicated & Uncomplicated UTI • Typhoid & paratyphoid fever.
Side Effects
Itching and rash. Nausea, diarrhoea, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, Headache, vertigo, dizziness, sleeping problems, paraesthesia e.g. like tingling in the hands, restlessness, anxiety, and confusions, drop of blood pressure, tendon pain, tendon rupture (Achilles Tendon).
When not to Use
Levofloxacin is contraindicated in cases of hypersensitivity to the active ingredient or any other quinolone.
Dosage
Lower Respiratory Infection : Adults : 500mg orally or IV once daily for 7-14 days or 750mg orally or IV once daily for 5 days. Children : Not recommended . Nosocomial Pneumonia : Adults : 750mg orally or IV once daily for 7-14 days . Children : Not recommended . Upper Respiratory Infection : Sinusitis : Adults : 750mg orally or IV once daily for 7-14 days . Children : Not recommended . Consult your doctor or pharmacist for dose adjustment.
Storage yes or /no
Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.
Precautions
Serious and occasionally hypersensitivity and/or anaphylactic reactions have been reported in patients receiving therapy with quinolone, including Levofloxacin and should be discontinued immediately.
Warning 1
Excessive exposure to sunlight should be avoided. Therapy should be discontinued if skin eruptions occurs.
Warning 2
Although Levofloxacin is more soluble than other quinolones, adequate hydration of patients receiving Levofloxacin should be maintained to prevent the formation of highly concentrated urine.
Warning 3
Levofloxacin should be administered with caution in the presence of renal insufficiency.
Pregnancy category
Always consult your physician before using any medicine.
Drug Interactions
Concurrent Antacids, Sucralfate, Metal Cations, Multivitamins , NSAID’s.
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