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Drug Lodegald Levo belongs to the group of drugs used to treat parasites, anti-infectives, antivirals, antifungals. So what is Lodegald Levo and how is it used? The notes when using the drug will be shared in detail through the article below.
1. What is Lodegald Levo?
Lodegald Levo medicine has the main active ingredient, Levofloxacin 500mg, is made in the form of film-coated tablets, packed in boxes of 5 blisters, 3 blisters or 2 blisters, 1 blister of 10 tablets.
2. Uses of Lodegald Levo
2.1. Indications Lodegald Levo Drug Lodegald Levo is indicated for use in the following cases: Use Lodegald Levo to treat mild, moderate and severe infections in adults over 18 years old such as: chronic bronchitis, inflammation acute sinusitis, community-acquired pneumonia, pneumonia, urinary tract infections with and without complications, skin and skin structure infections, acute pyelonephritis and pyelonephritis.
2.2. Contraindications Lodegald Levo Drug Lodegald Levo is not indicated for use in subjects with hypersensitivity to any ingredient of the drug, including the main active ingredient and excipients, or hypersensitivity to the Quinolone group. Name of epileptic patient or patient with a history of tendon pain associated with the use of Fluoroquinolone.
3. Usage and dosage of Lodegald Levo
3.1. How to take Lodegald Levo Lodegald Levo is taken orally.
3.2. Dosage of the drug Lodegald Levo It is recommended that patients need to follow the doctor's instructions and do not self-medicate, the dose of Lodegald Levo is divided based on the patient's medical condition and disease severity: Dosage: For adults: Acute sinusitis 500mg (1 tablet)/day, used for 10 to 14 days. Exacerbations of chronic bronchitis use doses from 250 to 500 mg / day, 7 to 10 days. Community-acquired pneumonia is used for 7-14 days, 1 to 2 times a day, 500mg (1 tablet) once. Skin and soft tissue infections 500mg (1 tablet), treatment period from 7 to 14 days, use 1 to 2 times a day. Complicated urinary tract infections including nephritis and pyelonephritis: 250mg/day for 7 to 10 days of treatment. In patients with moderate to severe renal impairment, the dose should be reduced.
4. Undesirable effects
When patients use the drug may experience some effects such as: diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, taste changes, headache, sleep disturbance, dizziness. Some more rare side effects such as: joint pain, taste changes, sensitivity to sunlight, abdominal pain, allergic reactions. And very rare side effects such as: nervous disorders, cardiac arrhythmias, seizures, anxiety, restlessness, yellow eyes/skin, change in urine output, superinfection with prolonged use.
5. Drug interactions
Before being assigned to use Lodegald Levo for treatment, it is necessary to explore whether the patient has been using any drugs or supplements, because when using the products together, it is possible Drug interactions that increase the risk of side effects or decrease the effectiveness of the drug. Also, be careful when using with tobacco, alcohol or alcoholic, fermented drinks. Because these agents can change the ingredients in the drug, reducing the therapeutic effect.
6. Pay attention to the use of Lodegald Levo
Do not use Lodegald Levo on pregnant women, lactating women and children under 15 years old. Lodegald Levo drug should be used with caution and attention before assigning treatment to subjects such as: the elderly, renal failure, liver failure, hepatic coma, myasthenia gravis, stomach ulcers.
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