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Before intending to use Levoquin 500, users should actively learn what Levoquin 500 has, what drugs to treat and who should use it? Understanding the effects of drugs helps the treatment process to be more effective.
1. Ingredients Levoquin 500
According to the manufacturer, each Levoquin 500 tablet includes the following ingredients:
Levofloxacin hemihydrate equivalent to levofloxacin 500mg Excipients: Lactose, corn starch, PVP-K30, primellose, sodium starch glycolate , magnesium stearate, aerosil, HPMC, PEG 6000, titanium dioxide, quinolein yellow. Currently, Levoquin 500 is indicated for the treatment of the following diseases:
People with community-acquired pneumonia. Prostatitis . Complicated urinary tract infections, including pyelonephritis. Patients were evaluated for complicated or uncomplicated skin and soft tissue infections. Post-exposure prophylaxis and radical treatment of anthrax. Uncomplicated urinary tract infections Levoquin 500mg is indicated for use in adults and not for children 18 years of age.
2. Dosage of Levoquin 500mg
In each patient, the dose of Levoquin 500 will be different. Because this is a prescription drug, it will depend on your age, medical condition, current health, that your doctor will prescribe the appropriate dose for you.
Currently, Levoquin 500mg has a reference dose as:
Community-acquired pneumonia: 500mg x 1-2 times/day, used for 7-14 days. Complicated urinary tract infections - nephritis - pyelonephritis: 250mg x 1 time/day, used for 10 days. Skin and soft tissue infections if complicated: take 750mg x 1 time/day, use for 7-14 days. If uncomplicated: orally 500mg x 1 time/day, used for 7-10 days. Anthrax prophylactic treatment after exposure to anthrax bacilli; orally 500mg x 1 time/day, used for 8 weeks. Treatment of anthrax: intravenous infusion, then oral medication when the patient's condition allows, dose 500mg x 1 time / day, for 8 weeks. Prostatitis: 500mg/24 hours, intravenous infusion. After a few days, you can switch to drinking. Simple urinary tract infections: 250mg x 1 time/day for 3 days. Acute bacterial infection of chronic bronchitis: orally 500mg x 1 time/day, used for 7 days. Acute bacterial sinusitis: orally 500mg x 1 time/day, used for 10-14 days. Levoquin 500mg drug can be taken with meals or after meals to achieve the best treatment results.
3. Possible side effects when taking Levoquin 500mg
If the patient takes the drug exactly as prescribed, does not increase, decrease the dose, does not skip meals, the occurrence of side effects is very rare. However, in a few special cases, side effects may appear such as: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, increased liver enzymes...
Usually over time these side effects will subside. and disappear, so the patient does not need to worry too much. However, in the event that the above side effects persist and affect life, the patient should directly discuss with the doctor to get the appropriate indications.
4. Be careful when using Levoquin 500mg
4.1 Contraindications when taking Levoquin 500mg Do not use in humans with levofloxacin, with other quinolones or any of the ingredients of the drug. Patients with epilepsy are contraindicated when taking Levoquin 500mg. People with a history of tendon pain caused by the use of fluoroquinolones. Persons under 18 years old or pregnant or lactating women. Because this subject uses drugs will cause many health risks. 4.2 Missed dose and missed dose Missing dose and overdose are common occurrences during drug administration. If this happens regularly, it will not only affect the treatment process but also affect your health. Therefore, users should actively take the medicine at a time of day if necessary, so set an alarm to avoid forgetting.
Missed dose: When a missed dose is discovered, it is necessary to take the missed dose. If the time for the missed dose is quite far, from 2 hours or more, the patient should skip the missed dose and take the next dose as usual. Overdose: Overdose is a rather dangerous case, when an overdose is found, the patient should contact a doctor for advice on how to handle it, and monitor health during this time regularly. If you have any strange reactions, go to the nearest medical facility immediately. 4.3 Diet and how to store Levoquin 500mg A healthy, nutritious diet is essential for patients. Besides, during drug use should stay away from alcoholic beverages, soft drinks ... because this is not good for the treatment process.
Medicines should be stored in a cool, dry place, away from moisture or sunlight because this will affect the drug structure and therapeutic effect.
In addition, the drug Levoquin 500mg can also occur when interacting with drugs: Theophyllin, Warfarin, hypoglycemia... so patients need to be very careful when using the drug.
Above is important information about Levoquin 500mg drug. Before using the drug, the patient should know the method of use and dosage. If you have any further questions, you can contact your prescribing doctor for the most detailed advice.
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