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What is Bactevo 500mg? Bactevo 500mg is an antibacterial antibiotic belonging to the fluoroquinolone group. The drug has the main ingredient levofloxacin, in the form of film-coated tablets. For more detailed information about Bactevo, please read the article below.
1. Uses of Bactevo 500mg
The ingredient in one Bactevo tablet is Levofloxacin (as Levofloxacin hemihydrate) with a strength of 500mg. Levofloxacin is the main ingredient of Bactevo 500mg, which is a synthetic antibacterial fluoroquinolone. Also a fluoroquinolone antibacterial agent, it inhibits bacterial DNA synthesis by acting on the DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV complex.
Levofloxacin is highly bactericidal in vitro. The broad spectrum of antibacterial activity includes many Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria: staphylococcus, streptococci, including pneumococci, enterococci, Haemophilus influenzae, non-fermentative Gram-negative bacteria and atypical bacteria. Figure.
Bactevo 500mg medicine is used in the treatment of mild, moderate or severe infections in people over 18 years old such as:
Acute sinusitis , Acute / chronic bronchitis Pneumonia Community acquired pneumonia Skin and structural infections Skin Urinary tract infections with or without complications Acute pyelonephritis Do not use Bactevo in the following cases:
Patients who are hypersensitive or allergic to any of the ingredients in Bactevo 500mg or group drugs. quinolones. Epilepsy patients. The patient has a history of using fluoroquinolones for tendon pain. Children under 18. Pregnant women and women who are exclusively breastfeeding.
2. Dosage and how to use Bactevo 500mg
Acute sinusitis: 500mg/time/day for 10-14 days. Acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis: Take 250-500mg/time/day for 7-10 days. Community-acquired pneumonia: 500mg/time x 1-2 times/day for 7-14 days. Nephritis - pyelonephritis, Urinary tract infections with or without complications: 250mg/time/day x 7-10 days. Skin and soft tissue infections: 500mg/time x 1-2 times/day x 7-14 days. Bactevo is taken orally, you should swallow the tablet whole or break it into a groove, do not crush to avoid reducing absorption.
When taking an overdose of Bactevo, the patient may experience symptoms including: Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rash and allergies. In case of a strong reaction, the patient may go into anaphylaxis, coma or have difficulty breathing, call 911 immediately.
In case of forgetting a dose of Bactevo: The drug can be taken within 1-2 hours of the scheduled time in the prescription. Excluding the case of other drugs with strict regulations on the duration of use, it is necessary to strictly follow the indications. However, if the time of taking Bactevo is too far from the time when you need to take the medicine, you should not take it, because it can be dangerous to the body. Please take the correct dose or consult your doctor before deciding to take a medicine if you miss a dose.
3.Bactevo 500mg side effects
While using Bactevo you may experience undesirable effects:
Common side effects: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, decreased taste, sleep disturbance, headache, dizziness, .. Less common side effects: photosensitivity, pain and swelling of joints/muscles/tendons, abdominal pain, visual disturbances,... Rare side effects: Mental confusion, chest pain, cardiac arrhythmia , anxiety disorders, superinfection when taking prolonged doses, In short, Bactevo is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, antibacterial, treatment for pneumonia, sinusitis, urinary tract infections,.... To ensure Using drugs safely, at the right dose, according to indications and avoiding other adverse interactions, patients need to follow the doctor's instructions. If you have any further questions regarding Bactevo, please consult your doctor/pharmacist for advice.
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