Type:5ml drop
Generic Name:Levofloxacin 0.5% Eye prep
Manufacturer:Drug International Ltd.
Price:৳80.25
Bacterial conjunctivitis, Ocular infections
Ophthalmic Bacterial conjunctivitis Adults: Days 1 and 2: Instill 1-2 drops in the affected eye(s) every 2 hours while awake, up to 8 times per day. Days 3 through 7: Instill 1-2 drops in the affected eye(s) every 4 hours while awake, up to 4 times per day.
Ophthalmic Bacterial conjunctivitis Children 1 year of age and older: Days 1 and 2: Instill 1-2 drops in the affected eye(s) every 2 hours while awake, up to 8 times per day. Days 3 through 7: Instill 1-2 drops in the affected eye(s) every 4 hours while awake, up to 4 times per day. Children up to 1 year of age: Use and dose must be determined by the physician.
Levofloxacin is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to levofloxacin, quinolone antimicrobial agents, or any other components of this product.
Levofloxacin exerts antibacterial action by inhibiting bacterial topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase, the enzymes required for DNA replication, transcription repair and recombination. It has in vitro activity against a wide range of gram-negative and gram-positive microorganisms.
Hypersensitivity to levofloxacin or other quinolones. Contaminating the applicator tip with material from the eye, fingers or other source. Lactation: May be distributed into milk; use caution
Transient decrease in vision,Transient ocular burning,Ocular pain or discomfort,Foreign body sensation,Headache,Fever,Pharyngitis,Photophobia,Allergic reactions,Lid edema,Ocular dryness,Ocular itching
Additive effects on QT interval prolongation w/ class IA (e.g. quinidine, procainamide) or class III (amiodarone, sotalol) antiarrhythmics, fluoxetine or imipramine. Reduced absorption w/ sucralfate, didanosine, antacids containing Mg or Al, dietary supplements containing Zn, Ca, Mg or Fe. Altered glucose levels w/ antidiabetic agents (e.g. insulin, glibenclamide). Increased risk of severe tendon disorders w/ corticosteroids. Increased risk of CNS stimulation and seizures w/ NSAIDs. Increased prothrombin time w/ warfarin.
