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Levofloxacin 500mg/100mL Infusion
SKU GME273Product Introduction
Levofloxacin 500mg/100mL Infusion is an intravenous fluoroquinolone antibiotic used for susceptible bacterial infections for IV levofloxacin treatment.
How to use
Levofloxacin 500mg/100mL Infusion is given by IV infusion by healthcare professionals. Infusion duration and dose interval depend on dose, infection, kidney function, and local protocol. Do not add incompatible medicines to the same line.
How it works
Levofloxacin inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, preventing DNA replication in susceptible bacteria.
Common side effects
Possible effects include nausea, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, insomnia, rash, and infusion-site reaction. Serious concerns include tendon rupture, neuropathy, CNS effects, QT prolongation, dysglycemia, C. difficile diarrhea, anaphylaxis, liver injury, and aortic events.
Important information
Review infection diagnosis, culture data, kidney function, infusion protocol, tendon history, steroid use, transplant history, seizure disorder, myasthenia gravis, QT risk, diabetes, aneurysm risk, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and interacting medicines.
Uses
Susceptible bacterial infections requiring intravenous levofloxacin therapy when benefits outweigh risks.
Benefits
Provides IV fluoroquinolone antibacterial coverage for patients who cannot use oral treatment or need immediate supervised therapy.
What is Levofloxacin 500mg/100mL Infusion used for?
Levofloxacin 500mg/100mL Infusion is used for susceptible bacterial infections for IV levofloxacin treatment.
Why must it be infused slowly?
Proper infusion time helps reduce vein irritation and administration-related reactions.
Can Levofloxacin 500mg/100mL Infusion be switched to tablets?
Sometimes, because levofloxacin has good oral availability, but switching depends on infection response and clinician decision.
What serious side effects need attention?
Tendon pain, numbness or burning pain, confusion, palpitations, severe diarrhea, allergic swelling, or severe rash need prompt review.
Why adjust dose for kidneys?
Levofloxacin is cleared partly through the kidneys, so impaired kidney function can require dose adjustment.
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