Levofloxacin 500mg Tablets

Product Introduction

Levofloxacin 500mg is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used for susceptible bacterial infections for levofloxacin treatment and safer alternatives are unsuitable or not adequate. It may be used for respiratory, urinary, skin, prostate, or other infections depending on culture results, local resistance, and clinical severity. Fluoroquinolones have important safety warnings, so use should be targeted rather than casual. Avoid taking it too close to antacids, iron, zinc, calcium, or multivitamins because absorption can fall.

How to use

Take Levofloxacin 500mg for the exact prescribed duration. Separate from antacids, iron, zinc, calcium, and multivitamins as directed.

How it works

Levofloxacin inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, blocking DNA replication and bacterial growth.

Common side effects

Possible effects include nausea, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, insomnia, and photosensitivity. Serious concerns include tendon rupture, nerve damage, seizures, QT prolongation, severe mood changes, blood-sugar changes, C. difficile diarrhea, liver injury, and allergy.

Important information

Review tendon disease, steroid use, older age, kidney function, seizures, QT risk, diabetes, aortic aneurysm risk, myasthenia gravis, pregnancy, breastfeeding, antacids/minerals, warfarin, and antiarrhythmics.