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Lecifex 500 contains the main ingredient Levofloxacin, which is prescribed by doctors to treat a number of infectious diseases. To ensure the effectiveness of treatment and avoid unwanted side effects, patients need to take the drug exactly as directed by a doctor or pharmacist.
1. What is Lecifex 500?
Lecifex 500 contains Levofloxacin and is packaged as a film-coated tablet. This is a drug that is used to treat infections that are quite common.
2. Indications and contraindications for the use of Lecifex 500
2.1. Indications Lecifex 500 is indicated in the following medical conditions:
Acute sinusitis, Exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, Pneumonia, Community-acquired pneumonia, Skin and soft tissue infections, Infections urinary tract with or without complications, Acute pyelonephritis. 2.2 Contraindications Contraindicated to use Lecifex 500 in the following cases: Patients with hypersensitivity to drug components, quinolone antibiotics.
Normally, if the patient is sensitive to any of the ingredients in the drug, the doctor will not prescribe the drug. Other cases will be specified in the drug leaflet or prescriptions prescribed by the doctor. Accordingly, contraindications to Lecifex 500 must be understood as absolute contraindications, which means that for any reason, the contraindication can not be used flexibly.
3. Dosage and how to use and how to use Lecifex 500
Lecifex 500 is made in the form of film-coated tablets, so the drug is taken orally. Dosage of Lecifex 500 can be referred to as follows:
Dosage of Lecifex 500 for adults:
Acute sinusitis: Dosage 500 mg/day x 10-14 days. Chronic bronchitis exacerbation: Dosage 250 - 500 mg/day x 7-10 days. Community-acquired pneumonia: 500 mg dose, 1-2 times a day x 7-14 days. Complicated urinary tract infections including pyelonephritis: 250 mg/day x 7-10 days. Skin and soft tissue infections: 500 mg dose, 1-2 times a day x 7-14 days. For patients with renal failure, it is necessary to adjust the dose based on creatinine clearance to avoid causing serious effects on health in general and kidneys in particular.
Note: The dosage of Lecifex 500 above is for reference only. Accordingly, patients need to apply the dose indicated on the instruction manual or use according to the dosage recommended by the doctor. Patients absolutely do not arbitrarily calculate, apply or change the dose to ensure the effectiveness of treatment and avoid unwanted side effects.
4. Overdose, missed dose Lecifex 500 how to handle?
Overdose: Patients need to use Lecifex 500 exactly as directed by the doctor. When taking an overdose of Lecifex 500 and having unusual symptoms, the patient should stop taking it, and immediately notify the doctor or pharmacist for timely treatment to avoid endangering health. Missed dose: If the patient forgets to take a dose of Lecifex 500, take it as soon as he remembers. However, if it is too late to take the missed dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose as usual. Never take a double dose of Lecifex 500 to make up for it.
5. Side effects when taking Lecifex 500
When using the drug while taking Lecifex 500, patients may experience some of the following side effects:
Nausea, vomiting, Diarrhea, taste changes Sleep disturbance Headache, dizziness Some rare side effects Possible complications such as: Sensitivity to sunlight, swollen joints, abdominal pain, allergic reactions.
Some very rare side effects such as: Seizures, mental confusion, chest pain, heart rhythm disturbances, anxiety, anxiety, change in the amount of urine.
Usually, these side effects go away when the patient stops taking the medicine. However, if the patient finds other side effects not listed above, immediately notify the doctor for examination and effective treatment advice.
6. Precautions and notes when taking Lecifex 500
During the use of Lecifex 500, the subjects need to be very careful, that is:
Patients with a history of epilepsy, central nervous system disorders, liver and kidney failure, patients with myasthenia gravis, glucose–6–phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, the elderly. Patients with renal impairment need to adjust the dosage of the drug based on creatinine clearance. Lecifex 500 may cause dizziness as a side effect. Therefore, patients should use caution while driving or operating machinery. Pregnant women: Pregnant women need to consider and consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking Lecifex 500. Although studies have not found any serious effects on the fetus, there may still be risks and unwanted side effects during use. Breastfeeding: Mothers need to carefully weigh the benefits and risks when using the drug for both mother and baby. You should not arbitrarily use Lecifex 500 without carefully reading the instructions for use or not applying the information that your doctor advises.
7. Lecifex 500 . drug interactions
When Lecifex 500 is used together with other drugs, it may change the absorption, action of other drugs, and may even cause side effects. To avoid possible drug interactions, patients need to inform their doctor about drugs and herbs to the doctor.
Some possible interactions when taking Lecifex 500 include:
Iron preparations and sucralfate, antacids containing aluminum and magnesium can reduce absorption of levofloxacin Probenecid can prevent the excretion of levofloxacin Antagonists non-steroidal inflammation increases the occurrence of levofloxacin side effects Levofloxacin increases serum theophyllin concentrations Levofloxacin enhances the anticoagulant effect of warfarin Increases serum creatinine when co-administered with cyclosporin To ensure quality The best Lecifex 500 drug, before using, the patient should carefully read the instructions for storing the drug on the package and the instruction sheet. Keep Lecifex 500 out of the reach of children and household pets.
In summary, Lecifex 500 contains the main ingredient Levofloxacin, which is prescribed by doctors to treat a number of infectious diseases. To ensure the effectiveness of treatment and avoid unwanted side effects, patients need to take the drug exactly as directed by a doctor or pharmacist.
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