Uses of LevoDHG 500

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1. What is LevoDHG 500?

What is levodhg 500? LevoDHG 500 drug with the main ingredients including Levofloxacin 500mg and excipients just enough for 1 tablet in one tablet is effective in the treatment of sinusitis, acute bronchitis, prostatitis, skin infections, bacterial infections. caused by bacteria sensitive to Levofloxacin such as community-acquired pneumonia, skin infections...

2. Indications for LevoDHG 500

2.1. Indication LevoDHG 500 is indicated for the treatment of the following patients:
Treatment of infections caused by bacteria sensitive to Levofloxacin such as community-acquired pneumonia, skin infections, prostatitis Treatment of urinary tract infections Uncomplicated urology Treatment of acute infections for patients with chronic bronchitis Treatment of acute bacterial sinusitis 2.2. Contraindications LevoDHG 500 is contraindicated in the following cases:
People who are sensitive to the ingredients of the drug. People with epilepsy, G6PD deficiency, People with a history of tendon disease, Children under 18 years of age, Pregnant and lactating women

3. Dosage and how to use LevoDHG 500

LevoDHG 500 is taken orally. The specific dosage will be considered by the doctor based on the patient's condition.
Below is the dose that patients can refer to:
Treatment of respiratory tract infections:
Community-acquired pneumonia: 500mg dose, taken 1-2 times a day, for 7-14 days. Acute maxillary sinusitis: 500mg dose, taken once a day, for 10-14 days. Treatment of infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue:
Patients without complications: dose 500mg, taken once a day, for 7-10 days. People with complications: dose 750 mg, orally once a day, for 7-14 days. Treatment of urinary tract infections:
Patients with complications: 250mg, taken once a day, for 10 days. Patients with acute pyelonephritis - pyelonephritis: 250mg, taken once a day, for 10 days. Treatment of anthrax: Prophylactic treatment after exposure to anthrax bacilli: 500mg dose, orally once a day, for 8 weeks.
Treatment of urinary tract infections uncomplicated condition: 250mg dose, taken once a day, for 3 days.
Treatment of acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis: dose 500mg, taken once a day, for 7 days.
Treatment of acute bacterial sinusitis: 500mg dose, taken once a day, for 10-14 days.
For patients with renal failure
Patients with complicated urinary tract infections, acute pyelonephritis:
Creatinine clearance > 20 ml/min: Initial dose is 250mg, maintenance dose is 250mg per minute. 24 hours. Creatinine clearance 10 - 19 ml/min: Initial dose is 250mg, maintenance dose is 250mg every 48 hours. Patients with renal failure refer to other indications such as:
Creatinine clearance 50 - 80ml/min: No dose adjustment is required. Creatinine clearance 20 - 49ml/min: Initial dose is 500mg, maintenance dose is 250mg every 24 hours. Creatinine clearance 10 - 19 ml/min: Initial dose is 500mg, maintenance dose is 125mg every 24 hours. Patients with renal failure undergoing hemodialysis or continuous peritoneal dialysis: Initial dose 500mg, maintenance dose 125mg every 24 hours.
Note: All doses of LevoDHG 500 are for reference only. The specific dose for each patient will depend on the disease condition, disease progression during treatment so that the treating doctor adjusts the most appropriate dose and brings high treatment efficiency.
Attention when the patient overdose, it is necessary to immediately go to the nearest medical facility and notify the treating doctor for treatment to remove the drug from the stomach and rehydrate, combined with electrocardiogram monitoring. If the patient forgets a dose, it should be taken as soon as he remembers. If it is almost time for the next dose, it can be skipped and the patient takes the next dose as indicated. Do not use double the prescribed dose of LevoDHG 500.

4. Side effects when using LevoDHG 500

Usually, patients can face common side effects such as nausea, increased liver enzymes, insomnia, headache, irritation at injection site. Less common symptoms include dizziness, nervousness, agitation, anxiety, abdominal pain, indigestion, vomiting, constipation, hyperbilirubinemia, vaginitis, candidiasis in women, or an itchy rash. .
Other more rare side effects such as elevation, hypotension, arrhythmia, musculoskeletal pain, convulsions, depression, psychosis, anaphylaxis. Although rare, patients using the drug should also pay attention to notify the doctor promptly and receive appropriate treatment advice.

5. What to pay attention when using LevoDHG 500?

Levodhg 500 is especially contraindicated for pregnant women and lactating mothers. Patients need to stop taking the drug if they have symptoms of an allergic reaction to the drug and should be consulted for timely treatment. Patients need to be accurately diagnosed with the cause of diarrhea, because LevoDHG 500 can cause pseudomembranous colitis due to Clostridium difficile. Patients may experience moderate to severe photosensitivity while using Levodhg 500 containing Levofloxacin. The treating doctor should note that LevoDHG 500 should not be used if the patient prolongs the QT interval, has hypokalemia, or is using class IA antiarrhythmic drugs (quinidine, procainamide...) or group. III (amiodarone, sotalol...) Patients with bradycardia, acute myocardial ischemia, tendonitis, musculoskeletal diseases, people with neurological diseases such as epilepsy, cerebrovascular sclerosis also need Use caution when using LevoDHG.

6. Conditions for storing LevoDHG

LevoDHG 500 medicine should be stored in a sealed bag, in a dry place, away from direct light, the best temperature to store the medicine is below 30 degrees. Patients should keep medicines out of reach of children and especially do not use expired, deformed, discolored, or moldy medicines.
LevoDHG 500 medicine has the main ingredients including Levofloxacin 500mg, used to treat inflammatory and infectious diseases. To ensure effective treatment and avoid side effects, users need to strictly follow the instructions of a doctor, professional pharmacist.
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