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Levofloxacin 750 is a medicine used to treat problems caused by invading bacteria. Levofloxacin 750 is prescribed by a doctor, so it helps to limit some of the danger when patients use it on their own. Here is some information about Levofloxacin 750 mg for your reference.
1. Uses of Levofloxacin 750
Levofloxacin 750 with active ingredient Levofloxacin is classified as quinolone antibiotics. Medicines come in many different forms that serve many purposes. When taking medicine to treat you may be prescribed for some specific cases such as:
Acute sinusitis Chronic bronchitis Pneumonia due to community contact Urinary tract infection Urinary tract infection does not appear to be variable Prostatitis Biliary tract infections Skin and epidermal tissue infections Intestinal infections Prophylaxis of the risk of anthrax In addition, the doctor may prescribe in some other cases Levofloxacin 750. You can consult more information from your doctor for support and advice in cases that are not indicated but can still prescribe treatment with Levofloxacin 750.
2. Dosage and how to use Levofloxacin 750
2.1 Instructions for use Levofloxacin 750 has many different dosage forms with different dosages. Depending on the prescribed form of medication, you can use it in the right way to achieve the most effective effect.
Film-coated tablets: 250 - 500 - 750mg Oral solution: 25mg/ml Injection: 250mg/50ml, 500mg/100ml, 750mg/150ml Injection solution: 25mg/ml Solution eye drops: 0.5% (5ml); 1.5% (5ml) 2.2 Dosage of the drug The dose of the drug is considered according to each subject of the same age. If there are underlying medical conditions that will affect the dose of the drug used. The following is the baseline dose for patients according to age and pathology:
2.2.1 Adults Patients taking oral or intravenous medications Usually you will be prescribed 250 - 500 mg and divided divided into 1-2 doses per day with a duration of treatment for about 1 - 2 weeks. The specific dose will be determined according to the medical record at the time of the doctor's prescription. Dose to use in patients with respiratory tract infections Chronic bronchitis 500 mg single dose for 1 week Inflammation lungs use 1-2 times a day 500 mg each time and prolong treatment for about 1-2 weeks. Acute maxillary sinusitis, 500 mg as a single dose, for 10-14 days, in patients with skin and epithelial infections, in patients with complications after infection, a single dose of 750 mg is used for a long time. 1 - 2 weeks Patients with no complications are treated with a dose of 500 mg for a period of 7-10 days. Disease used for urinary tract infections Complicated patients use a single dose of 250 mg for 10 days Uncomplicated treatment with a single dose of 250 mg for 3 days Nephritis or pyelonephritis use alone 10 days with a dose of 250mg/day Prostatitis requires a single dose of 500mg for 4 weeks. Patients with anthrax syndrome Prevention of anthrax risk using a single dose of 500 mg for 2 months. Treatment of anthrax can be given at a dose of 500 mg for 2 months in the form of an infusion. Dosage for biliary tract infections A single dose of 500 mg per day can be given orally or intravenously. 2.2.2 Young children Children from 6 months to 5 years old are usually given orally or by injection with a dose of 2 times/day at the rate of 8 - 10 mg/kg for each dose Children over 5 years old take a single dose at the rate of 10 mg / kg. Subject's maximum daily dose should not exceed 750 mg. Children from 6 months with anthrax weighing more than 50 kg will receive a single dose of 500 mg. If the child's weight is less than 50 kg, the dose will be 8mg/kg and not more than 250mg/dose with two consecutive doses over 12 hours.
3. Precautions before taking Levofloxacin 750
Patients with a history of allergy to the ingredients of Levofloxacin 750 should be considered or contraindicated. Besides, the diseases of the tendons and muscles and the nervous system should be carefully examined before taking the drug, because some psychological diseases or diseases of the tendons and muscles are contraindicated to the use of Levofloxacin 750.
4. Side effects of Levofloxacin 750
Nausea Diarrhea Abdominal pain Indigestion Constipation Increased liver enzymes Headache Irritation at injection site Rash Skin rash Dizziness Agitation Abdominal pain Bloating Constipation Candida infection Blood pressure disorder Disorder heartbeat Gastritis Tongue swelling Osteomyelitis Depression Anaphylactic shock
5. Interaction with Levofloxacin 750
Patients using Levofloxacin 750 should inform their doctor about the results of the most recent health check. At the same time, always pay attention to giving the doctor information about the drugs currently being used, especially anti-inflammatory drugs, blood sugar stabilizers ... to assess the risk of drug interactions. In addition, you should refer to the time of taking the drug to reduce interactions from food to health.
Above is some information about Levofloxacin 750 for your reference. Hopefully, the drug and treatment process in each patient will be more effective and safe.
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