LEVOQUIN 500

Description

LEVOQUIN 500 Tablet is an antibiotic from Cipla Ltd., containing Levofloxacin 500 mg, a fluoroquinolone antibiotic. It is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections by inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase, an enzyme essential for bacterial replication and survival.

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Uses:

• Respiratory tract infections: Pneumonia, bronchitis, sinusitis

• Urinary tract infections (UTIs)

• Skin and soft tissue infections

• Bone and joint infections

• Typhoid and enteric fever

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Key Benefits:

• Broad-spectrum antibiotic effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria

• Provides relief from fever, pain, and inflammation

• Helps prevent the spread and recurrence of infections

• Suitable for adults and older children, as per doctor’s prescription

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How to Take:

• Take as prescribed by your doctor

• Swallow the tablet whole with water, preferably after meals

• Complete the full prescribed course, even if symptoms improve early

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Precautions:

• Not effective against viral infections like cold or flu

• Inform your doctor if you have a history of allergy to quinolones

• Use with caution in kidney or liver disease

• Pregnant or breastfeeding women should take only if advised by a doctor

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Possible Side Effects:

• Common: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, dizziness

• Rare: Tendonitis, tendon rupture, severe allergic reactions, liver enzyme changes

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Storage:

• Store in a cool, dry place below 25°C

• Keep out of reach of children and away from direct sunlight