Uses of Lefloxa - 500

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1. What are the uses of Lefloxa - 500?

1.1. What is Lefloxa 500? Lefloxa 500mg is recommended and used by doctors and pharmacists to help patients treat acute and chronic bronchitis very effectively. Lefloxa 500mg is a product manufactured in Aurochem-India. By Aurochem Pharma Pvt., Ltd - INDIA. Lefloxa-500 medicine is an antibiotic drug used to treat infections with bacteria sensitive to Levofloxacin. enough medicine. Available in film coated tablet form. Each box 1 blister x 5 tablets per blister.
1.2. What is Lefloxa 500 used for? The drug Lefloxa - 500 has the main ingredient levofloxacin belonging to the fluoroquinolone group, which is a synthetic antibiotic for oral use, some other drugs containing Levofloxacin are used intravenously. Levofloxacin inhibits bacterial DNA synthesis by targeting the gyrase complex and topoisomerase IV DNA.
Lefloxa - 500 drug with the main ingredient is levofloxacin which has strong antibacterial effect, acting on many gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria such as Staphylococcus, Streptococcus suis, including Streptococcus pneumoniae, intestinal bacteria, Haemophilus influenzae, bacteria. Non-fermentable gram-negative bacteria, atypical bacteria.
It is unlikely that cross-resistance between Lefloxa - 500 drugs whose main ingredient is levofloxacin and other antibiotics.
Lefloxa - 500 medicine with levofloxacin as the main ingredient is used in the treatment of mild, moderate, and serious infections in adults aged 18 years and over, such as sinusitis, pneumonia, acute bronchitis and pneumonia. chronic. And some other diseases such as:
Nephritis - acute pyelonephritis. Community pneumonia. Skin and soft tissue infections. Urinary tract infections are complicated or uncomplicated.

2. Usage of Lefloxa - 500

2.1. How to use Lefloxa - 500 Different drugs will usually be assigned different routes of administration. Tablets for oral use, drugs for injection indications, drugs for topical use or for placing orders. Users should always carefully read the instructions on how to take Lefloxa - 500 that have been written on the instructions for use. Absolutely do not arbitrarily use the drug according to other prescribed routes.
Lefloxa - 500 drug whose main ingredient is levofloxacin is taken orally.
The time to take lefloxa - 500 does not depend on the meal, the patient can take it during or after a meal.
Do not use antacids containing aluminum and magnesium, preparations containing heavy metals such as iron and zinc, sucralfate, didanosine (medication forms containing antacids) within 2 hours before and after taking Lefloxa - 500.
Patients should take lefloxa - 500 after eating to avoid the situation that the components of the drug are broken down by stomach acid, making the drug ineffective.
2.2. Dosage of the drug Lefloxa - 500 Dosage of Lefloxa-500 for adults
Treatment of acute sinusitis: 500mg daily dose, maintained from 10 to 14 days of use. Treatment of exacerbations of chronic bronchitis: 250 to 500 mg per day, maintained for 7 to 10 days. Treatment of community-acquired pneumonia: 500mg dose, taken 1 to 2 times a day, maintained from 7 to 14 days of use. Treatment of urinary tract infections, nephritis - pyelonephritis: 250mg per day, maintained for 7 to 10 days. Treatment of skin and soft tissue infections: 500mg dose, 1 to 1 times a day, maintain from 7 to 14 days of use. For patients with renal impairment with creatinine clearance less than 50 ml/min, dose adjustment is required. Lefloxa-500 Dosage for Children
It is recommended to consult a doctor when using Lefloxa-500 for children because the dosage form of Lefloxa-500 tablets may not be suitable for children. Handling missed dose: If the patient forgets a dose, take the dose as soon as you remember it. But the time is too close to the next dose, please skip the dose and wait for the next dose as scheduled. Do not take a double dose.
Treatment of overdose: When there are abnormal symptoms due to drug overdose, you should immediately contact your doctor or the nearest medical facility for timely treatment.

3. Contraindications of Lefloxa - 500

Contraindications
Patients with hypersensitivity to the components of the drug Patients with epilepsy Patients with a history of tendon pain caused by the use of fluoroquinolones. Do not use Lefloxa - 500 for patients under 18 years of age. Other drug interactions
Lefloxa-500 drugs should not be used at the same time with iron-containing drugs, Antacid drugs because if used together, it will reduce the absorption of the active ingredient Levofloxacin. Note should be used far away from drugs containing Sucralfate so as not to affect the effectiveness of the treatment. Probenecid and Cimetidine may decrease the elimination of Lefloxa-500. Monitor coagulation parameters when Lefloxa-500 is co-administered with vitamin K antagonists. The half-life of Cyclosporin may be affected when co-administered with Lefloxa-500. Monitor blood sugar in diabetic patients when taking hypoglycemic agents with this drug. Use with caution in patients taking drugs that prolong the QT interval. Drugs that cause false positives are similar to narcotics. Pregnant and lactating women can take Lefloxa 500mg.
Lefloxa 500mg should not be used in pregnant and lactating women. Use for driving and operating machinery Lefloxa 500mg has no effect on drivers and operating machines.

4. Note when using Lefloxa - 500

Caution when using the drug in:
Patients with renal failure Patients with a history of convulsions Patients with diarrhea Patients with suspected pseudomembranous colitis Patients with suspected tendonitis During treatment Long-term levofloxacin needs to assess the patient's condition.

5. Side effects of Lefloxa - 500

Possible: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, taste changes, sleep disturbances, headache, dizziness. Rare: photosensitivity, painful swelling of joints/muscles/tendons, abdominal pain, vision changes, allergic reactions. Very rare: seizures, mental confusion, chest pain, arrhythmia, restlessness, anxiety, change in urine output, yellowing eyes/skin, superinfection with prolonged use.

6. How to store Lefloxa - 500

Preserve the medicine in the family medicine cabinet, avoid the torn blister pack making the medicine exposed to the air for too long without using, changing the quality of the medicine.
Keep out of reach of children. Store at a temperature not exceeding 30 degrees.
Lefloxa - 500 is a prescription drug, so do not arbitrarily use it without the guidance of a specialist.
Patients should carefully read the instructions for storage of the drug on the package and the instruction sheet for use of Lefloxa - 500. It is necessary to check the expiry date of the drug before use. When not using the drug or the drug has expired, it should be collected and disposed of according to the instructions of the manufacturer or the person in charge of medicine.

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