Uses of Floxaval 500mg

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1. Uses of the drug fluxaval

Floxaval 500mg is a film-coated tablet containing 500mg of levofloxacin. There are also a number of other excipients to ensure sufficient pharmacological supply for the drug. The main uses of Floxaval are:
Pneumonia caused by contact infection Infections of the skin or soft tissues leading to complications Diseases that can cause complications or weakening of the respiratory system Urinary tract infections complications even pyelonephritis Chronic prostatitis caused by bacteria Unspecified cystitis Chronic bronchitis Bacterial infection that turns sinusitis into acute sinusitis Each use will There are different indications. You can ask for more specific information from your doctor for advice and support. According to each medical condition, the doctor will also prescribe specific and instruct the patient to use the drug for the first time to detect dangerous interactions.

2. Dosage and how to use fluxaval

Dosage of Floxaval 500mg can be 1 or 2 times / day. The level of infection of the patient is the basis for evaluating the best dose. In addition, the ability of bacteria to be sensitive to the drug is also concerned to adjust the drug dose more appropriately. Each patient will initially be treated with levofloxacin injection.
After intravenous administration, the doctor can evaluate the details of the drug concentration absorbed by the body because the amount of loss when intravenous injection is lower than oral. Therefore, the intravenous drug concentration is the basis for comparison and giving an oral dose to ensure that it does not lead to an overdose. You can refer to the dosage as indicated below:
Pneumonia due to contact 1 - 2 times / day treatment lasts 1 - 2 weeks Pyelonephritis 1 time / day treatment lasts 7-10 days Infection Urinary tract complications 1 time/day for 1-2 weeks Chronic prostatitis 1 time for 4 weeks Tissue or skin infections 1-2 times/day for 1-2 weeks Gram-positive bacteria past respiratory tract (inhalation anthrax) once daily for 8 weeks Undiagnosed cystitis once daily dose 250mg for 3 days Chronic bronchitis once daily use 7 - 10 days Acute sinusitis 1 time. Using the drug for 10-14 days For patients with liver and kidney failure, there is no fixed dose. You should determine the disease before being prescribed a drug to get results for the doctor to make a reasonable dose. Dosage will be based on creatinine clearance rate.
When the patient is using Floxaval tablets, it is necessary to swallow the tablet whole and drink plenty of water to speed up the metabolism as well as the environment for the drug to be hydrolyzed. The time of taking the drug does not matter before or after a meal, but the medicine should be taken at the right time and at the prescribed dose to ensure its effectiveness. If you use products containing minerals or electrolytes, you should wait 2 hours before taking Floxaval because these substances interact and affect the effectiveness of the drug.

3. Notes before taking fluxaval

Some cases of contraindications to the use of Floxaval
Patients with hypersensitivity to the components of Floxaval Drugs who have ever had or are suffering from epilepsy Patients with tendon disorder syndrome or disordered interactions when exposed with the composition of the drug Floxaval Children under 18 years of age Pregnant or breastfeeding women The main ingredient of the drug can become an agent that affects the tendons and even causes tendon rupture. You should pay attention if after taking the drug appear abnormal psychological reactions. If you see negative psychological symptoms with headaches, insomnia lasting 1 week, go to the hospital for an early check-up to avoid worsening, which can cause death
Each disease is different, the interaction causes also different. Depending on your individual illness, you may experience a different reaction. Therefore, it is important to strictly follow the instructions for use of the drug from your doctor to ensure your own safety. If blistering on the skin needs to be controlled to avoid Stevens - Johnson syndrome or toxic epidermal necrolysis.

4. Side effects of the drug fluxaval

Common Reactions Headache Dizziness Uncommon side effects Candida infection Leukopenia Anorexia Anxiety Drowsiness Tremors Shortness of breath Digestive disturbances Allergic signs on the skin Joint pain Tendon rupture Muscle weakness Reactions rare side effects Thrombocytopenia Angioedema Hypertension Hypoglycaemia Hallucinations Depression Convulsions Visual disturbances Tinnitus Palpitations Renal failure High fever

5. Interaction with the drug fluxaval

Salts of metals such as iron and zinc can reduce the effectiveness of the drug. In addition, some antacids containing metal ions such as magnesium and aluminum should not be used at the same time. If you need to take both drugs, make sure to space each medication 2 hours apart to allow the body to fully absorb the ingredients to avoid a reaction when the medicine is not completely absorbed.
Above is an information to help you understand what Floxaval 500mg is. This medication can be injected or taken orally, depending on your doctor's prescription. To ensure safety to avoid unwanted side effects, please ask carefully how to use the same dose. At the same time, regularly check the body to detect any abnormal manifestations of the body.

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