Levoflox 500 mg/100 ml IV Infusion

Levoflox is an intravenous form of the antibiotic levofloxacin, supplied as a 500 mg/100 ml IV infusion. As a fluoroquinolone, it is used to treat a range of bacterial infections, with the IV route suited to more serious cases or hospital care.

Levoflox 500 mg/100 ml iv infusion by Drug International Ltd. contains Levofloxacin, a broad-spectrum fluoroquinolone antibiotic. It is prescribed for more serious or resistant bacterial infections, including certain pneumonias and chest infections, complicated urinary and kidney infections, sinusitis, and some skin infections. Levoflox is a prescription-only medicine and must be taken strictly under a registered doctor's supervision.

Levofloxacin works by blocking the bacterial enzymes (DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV) that bacteria need to copy and repair their DNA. Without these enzymes the bacteria cannot reproduce and quickly die. Because it acts only on bacteria, Levoflox has no effect on viral illnesses such as colds, flu, or most coughs and sore throats.

• Community-acquired pneumonia and chest infections
• Complicated urinary tract and kidney infections
• Acute bacterial sinusitis
• Skin and soft-tissue infections
• Some chronic prostate infections
• Certain serious infections where other antibiotics are unsuitable

ChamberBD shows dosing only from the approved product label, with its source named, and no label is on file for Levoflox 500 mg/100 ml IV Infusion. Use the dose your doctor prescribed and the instructions in the pack leaflet.

Many people tolerate Levofloxacin well, but side effects can occur. Common ones include:

• Nausea, diarrhoea, or abdominal discomfort
• Headache, dizziness, or sleep disturbance
• Skin rash

Rare but serious effects include tendon pain or rupture (especially the Achilles tendon), nerve damage with tingling or numbness, mood or confusion changes, seizures, and irregular heartbeat. Stop Levoflox and seek medical help immediately if you notice tendon pain, severe mood changes, numbness, or a serious allergic reaction.

Levoflox is a prescription-only antibiotic — never self-medicate. Fluoroquinolones are powerful and are usually reserved for when other antibiotics are unsuitable, so take Levoflox only when a registered doctor prescribes it; never buy it over the counter or share it. Always complete the full prescribed course, even after you feel better, because stopping early lets the toughest bacteria survive and become resistant.

Tell your doctor about tendon problems, epilepsy, nerve disorders, diabetes, kidney disease, or heart-rhythm problems. Antibiotic resistance is a serious national crisis in Bangladesh, and careless use of strong antibiotics like Levofloxacin accelerates it.

Tell your doctor about everything you take. Important interactions with Levofloxacin include:

• Milk, antacids, iron, zinc, and calcium — reduce absorption; separate by at least 2 hours
• NSAID painkillers — may increase the risk of seizures
• Warfarin — increased bleeding risk
• Medicines that affect heart rhythm (QT-prolonging drugs)
• Diabetes medicines — blood sugar can rise or fall

Do not take Levoflox if you:

• Are allergic to levofloxacin or other fluoroquinolone antibiotics
• Have previously had tendon problems after a fluoroquinolone
• Have epilepsy or a history of seizures (unless your doctor decides otherwise)

It is generally avoided in children, adolescents, and during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and used cautiously in people with myasthenia gravis, diabetes, or heart-rhythm disorders.

Levofloxacin is generally not recommended during pregnancy unless there is no safer alternative, because of concerns about its effect on developing joints and cartilage. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy so a safer antibiotic can be chosen.

The drug passes into breast milk, so it is usually avoided while breastfeeding. Your doctor may advise an alternative antibiotic or discuss pausing breastfeeding during treatment.

Store as printed on the pack and keep out of the reach of children.