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500mg1
  • LEFLOX 500MG (LEVOFLOXACIN 500MG) - 5 TABLETS is available in Kenyan Pharmacies and contains Levofloxacin, the S-(-)-isomer of the fluoroquinolone antibacterial ofloxacin. (epharmacyke.com)
Levaquin4
  • Levofloxacin, sold under the brand name Levaquin among others, is an antibiotic medication. (wikipedia.org)
  • Levaquin, also available in a generic formulation under different brand names like Levofloxacin, is among the medications that could be prescribed for effective treatment. (plushcare.com)
  • Levaquin (levofloxacin) Best Price. (levaquin.science)
  • Levofloxacin (Levaquin - a discontinued brand) is a prescription drug used to treat bacterial sinus infections, skin infections, lung infections, ear infections, urinary tract infections, as well as infections of the bones and joints. (levaquin.science)
Fluoroquinolones6
  • Levofloxacin and other fluoroquinolones have also been widely used for the treatment of uncomplicated community-acquired respiratory and urinary tract infections, indications for which major medical societies generally recommend the use of older, narrower spectrum drugs to avoid fluoroquinolone resistance development. (wikipedia.org)
  • Fluoroquinolones, including levofloxacin, may exacerbate muscle weakness in patients with myasthenia gravis. (nih.gov)
  • We're a full-service Salesforce consultancy Fluoroquinolones, including levofloxacin, are associated with disabling and potentially irreversible serious adverse reactions that have occurred together, including tendinitis and tendon rupture, peripheral neuropathy, and CNS effects. (levaquin.science)
  • Since Levofloxacin and related fluoroquinolones have, like nalidixic acid, been shown to cause degenerative changes in weight-bearing joints of young animals , licensing information in the Kenya by The Pharmacy and Poisons Board that these drugs should not be used in children, adolescents, pregnant women, or breast-feeding mothers. (epharmacyke.com)
  • Since Levofloxacin and other fluoroquinolones can cause degenerative changes in weight-bearing joints of young animals they should only be used in children and adolescents in Kenya where their use is deemed to outweigh the risks. (epharmacyke.com)
  • ABSTRACT Susceptibility of 88 clinical Streptococcus pneumoniae isolates, 116 Haemophilus influenzae isolates and 80 Moraxella catarrhalis isolates to 6 fluoroquinolones--ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin, levofloxacin, trovafloxacin, grepafloxacin and gemifloxacin--were determined. (who.int)
Antibiotic11
  • Levofloxacin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic of the fluoroquinolone drug class. (wikipedia.org)
  • Levofloxacin is also used as antibiotic eye drops to prevent bacterial infection. (wikipedia.org)
  • Usage of levofloxacin eye drops, along with an antibiotic injection of cefuroxime or penicillin during cataract surgery, has been found to lower the chance of developing endophthalmitis, compared to eye drops or injections alone. (wikipedia.org)
  • Levofloxacin is an antibiotic that is used to treat bacterial infections. (sgh.com.sg)
  • Levofloxacin (LVX) is a broad-spectrum fluoroquinolone antibiotic. (dovepress.com)
  • Levofloxacin is a quinolone antibiotic. (koper.gr)
  • Levoquin tablets 250mg contain the antibiotic levofloxacin, which is used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections in various parts of the body to relieve symptoms like inflammation and pain caused by the infection. (inhousepharmacy.vu)
  • Levoquin tablets 250mg contain levofloxacin, a synthetic broad spectrum antibiotic of the fluoroquinolone class that is used to treat various infections with antibacterial activity against a wide range of bacteria, including Staphylococcus, Streptococcus Enterococcus, Proteus and Haemophilus. (inhousepharmacy.vu)
  • Levoquin tablets 250mg contain the active ingredient levofloxacin, a synthetic broad spectrum antibiotic of the fluoroquinolone class that is used to treat a wide range of infections caused by a many susceptible bacteria in various parts of the body. (inhousepharmacy.vu)
  • Levofloxacin 250mg (Levoflox) tablets is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in adults and children (more than 6 months of age). (apothekestore.com)
  • The medication contains Levofloxacin which is an antibiotic that functions by stopping the growth of causative microorganisms. (alphadrug.in)
Infections9
  • Levofloxacin is used for the treatment of pneumonia, urinary tract infections, and abdominal infections. (wikipedia.org)
  • Levofloxacin is used to treat certain infections such as pneumonia, and kidney, prostate (a male reproductive gland), and skin infections. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Levofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibacterial indicated in adults (18 years of age and older) with infections caused by designated, susceptible bacteria and in pediatric patients where indicated (1, 12.4). (nih.gov)
  • To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of levofloxacin and other antibacterial drugs, levofloxacin should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria (1.15). (nih.gov)
  • We put your customer at the center of everything we do, and we're constantly bringing Descriptions Levofloxacin is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. (levaquin.science)
  • Levofloxacin 500 Mg Tablet is used to treat bacterial infections of the urinary tract, nose, throat, skin, and lungs. (alphadrug.in)
  • Levofloxacin and other quinolones should be avoided in meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections because of the high level of resistance. (epharmacyke.com)
  • Levofloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. (vn-pharmacy.net)
  • Prescribe Dynaquin 500 mg tablets (Levofloxacin ) to treat a variety of bacterial infections. (fareedpharma.com)
250mg1
  • This action of levofloxacin in Levoquin tablets 250mg kills the bacteria by blocking its growth and prevents spread of infection. (inhousepharmacy.vu)
Safety of levofloxacin3
  • however, the safety of levofloxacin is unclear. (wikipedia.org)
  • Scholars@Duke publication: Pharmacokinetics and safety of levofloxacin in patients with human immunodeficiency virus infection. (duke.edu)
  • The purpose of this phase I, double-blind, randomized (1:1), placebo-controlled trial was to evaluate the pharmacokinetics and safety of levofloxacin hemihydrate in 10 asymptomatic HIV-infected males. (duke.edu)
Ofloxacin and levofloxacin2
Hemihydrate3
  • Each terracotta pink, octagonal, biconvex, film-coated tablet, with imprint 'LVF 250' on one side, contains levofloxacin hemihydrate equivalent to levofloxacin (anhydrous) 250 mg. (pharmasave.com)
  • Each peach-coloured, octagonal, biconvex, film-coated tablet, with imprint 'LVF 500' on one side, contains levofloxacin hemihydrate equivalent to levofloxacin (anhydrous) 500 mg. (pharmasave.com)
  • Each white, octagonal, biconvex, film-coated tablet, with imprint 'LVF 750' on one side, contains levofloxacin hemihydrate equivalent to levofloxacin (anhydrous) 750 mg. (pharmasave.com)
Pharmacokinetics2
  • Levofloxacin pharmacokinetics in saliva as measured by a mobile microvolume UV spectrophotometer among people treated for rifampicin-resistant TB in Tanzania. (physiciansweekly.com)
  • Levofloxacin pharmacokinetics in HIV-infected patients remained linear upon multiple dosing. (duke.edu)
Precautions1
  • Before taking Levofloxacin , what precautions must I follow? (ndcs.com.sg)
Tablet5
  • Levofloxacin 500 Mg Tablet is an effective medication that causes some common side effects that do not require any special medical attention and disappear as the body adjusts to the medication. (alphadrug.in)
  • Levofloxacin 500 Mg Tablet should be used as per the directions of the doctor, or physician. (alphadrug.in)
  • If have any liver or kidney disease history then must consult the doctor before taking Levofloxacin 500 Mg Tablet. (alphadrug.in)
  • These are some points to remember while taking Levofloxacin 500 Mg Tablet. (alphadrug.in)
  • Surely, Levofloxacin is a prescription medicine that comes as an oral tablet, oral solution, and ophthalmic solution (eye drop). (fareedpharma.com)
Antibiotics2
  • Levofloxacin belongs to a group of medicines called antibiotics. (koper.gr)
  • Levofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs known as quinolone antibiotics . (webmd.com)
Fluoroquinolone antibacterial1
Medication1
  • Your doctor or pharmacist will give you the manufacturer's patient information sheet (Medication Guide) when you begin treatment with levofloxacin. (medlineplus.gov)
Quinolone1
  • Anaphylaxis has been associated with Levofloxacin and some other quinolone antibacterials. (epharmacyke.com)
Ciprofloxacin1
  • The MICs of levofloxacin, ciprofloxacin, moxifloxacin, gatifloxacin, and gemifloxacin of the levofloxacin-resistant isolates identified by broth microdilution were further determined by Etest (bioMérieux, Marcy l'Etoile, France). (cdc.gov)
Indications1
Myasthenia gravis2
  • Taking levofloxacin may worsen muscle weakness in people with myasthenia gravis (a disorder of the nervous system that causes muscle weakness) and cause severe difficulty breathing or death. (medlineplus.gov)
  • If you have myasthenia gravis and your doctor tells you that you should take levofloxacin, call your doctor immediately if you experience muscle weakness or difficulty breathing during your treatment. (medlineplus.gov)
Adverse effects3
  • According to the FDA approved prescribing information, levofloxacin is pregnancy category C. This designation indicates that animal reproduction studies have shown adverse effects on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but the potential benefit to the mother may in some cases outweigh the risk to the fetus. (wikipedia.org)
  • Levofloxacin was well- tolerated in this group of asymptomatic HIV-infected males: there were no statistically significant differences in adverse effects in the two groups (P = 0.22). (duke.edu)
  • The range of adverse effects associated with Levofloxacin and the other fluoroquinolone antibacterials is broadly similar to that with earlier quinolones such as nalidixic acid. (epharmacyke.com)
Belongs1
Anthrax1
  • Levofloxacin is also used to prevent anthrax (a serious infection that may be spread on purpose as part of a bioterror attack) in people who may have been exposed to anthrax germs in the air, and treat and prevent plague (a serious infection that may be spread on purpose as part of a bioterror attack. (medlineplus.gov)
Isomer1
  • Levofloxacin, the bacteriologically active isomer of ofloxacin, has microbiologic activity against many pathogens common in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected patients, including Mycoplasma species which may be cofactors in the progression of HIV disease. (duke.edu)
Isolates5
  • Clinical and molecular investigations of 182 levofloxacin-resistant isolates revealed that the increase was mainly the result of the spread of several clones in the elderly population in different regions. (cdc.gov)
  • Levofloxacin-resistant H. influenzae isolates were not detected in the TSAR collection before 2002 but emerged in 2004, and prevalence increased rapidly. (cdc.gov)
  • Pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) and multilocus sequence typing (MLST) were performed on levofloxacin-resistant isolates following published protocols ( 12 , 13 ). (cdc.gov)
  • In 2004, levofloxacin-resistant isolates were detected in 6 hospitals (2 in the south and 4 in the central region), but by 2010, isolates were detected in 19 hospitals in all 4 regions of Taiwan. (cdc.gov)
  • 32 μg/mL for the 182 levofloxacin-resistant isolates detected by broth microdilution. (cdc.gov)
Mycobacterium2
  • In tests with 18 drug-susceptible strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the MIC at which 50% of the strains are inhibited by levofloxacin (LVFX) was one dilution less than that at which 50% of the strains are inhibited by ofloxacin (OFLO), but the MICs at which 90% of the strains are inhibited were similar. (eurekamag.com)
  • Mycobacterium marinum skin infection successfully treated with levofloxacin. (qxmd.com)
Increases1
  • Taking levofloxacin increases the risk that you will develop tendinitis (swelling of a fibrous tissue that connects a bone to a muscle) or have a tendon rupture (tearing of a fibrous tissue that connects a bone to a muscle) during your treatment or for up to several months afterward. (medlineplus.gov)
India1
  • Manus Aktteva Biopharma LLP is an ISO 9001:2015 Certified Global Supplier based in India for the product Levofloxacin, 100986-85-4. (manusaktteva.com)
Products1
  • You should take the above products 2 hours before or after Levofloxacin as taking them together reduces the absorption of Levofloxacin into your body. (ndcs.com.sg)
Resistance1
  • Data are lacking on the prevailing pneumococcal axone and levofloxacin was done fol owing the method serotypes in the Philippines, including their resistance to described by the Clinical and Laboratory Standard Insti- specific antimicrobials. (who.int)
Pneumonia2
  • As of 2007 the Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA) and the American Thoracic Society recommended levofloxacin and other respiratory fluoroquinolines as first line treatment for community acquired pneumonia when co-morbidities such as heart, lung, or liver disease are present or when in-patient treatment is required. (wikipedia.org)
  • Levofloxacin also plays an important role in recommended treatment regimens for ventilator-associated and healthcare-associated pneumonia. (wikipedia.org)
Strengths1
  • Levofloxacin Tablets cannot be administered to pediatric patients who weigh less than 30 kg because of the limitations of the available strengths. (nih.gov)
Medications1
  • Certain medications may increase the risk of side effects of Levofloxacin if taken together with Levofloxacin. (ndcs.com.sg)
Ingredients1
  • If you are looking for the API -Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Levofloxacin, 100986-85-4 manufacturer supplier who is reliable and meets your required quality standard requirements in the first place, you are at the right place! (manusaktteva.com)
Influenzae1
  • We conducted a study to delineate the clinical and molecular characteristics of emerging levofloxacin-resistant H. influenzae in Taiwan. (cdc.gov)
ANTIBACTERIALS1
  • As with other antibacterials, superinfection with organisms not very susceptible to Levofloxacin is possible. (epharmacyke.com)
Patients3
  • Administer Levofloxacin Tablets to pediatric patients weighing 30 kg and greater only (2.1, 2.2). (nih.gov)
  • Alternative formulations of levofloxacin may be considered for pediatric patients who weigh less than 30 kg (2.2). (nih.gov)
  • Levofloxacin should be used with caution in patients with epilepsy or a history of CNS disorders. (epharmacyke.com)
Manufacturer1
  • We offer the product Levofloxacin, 100986-85-4 from our manufacturer / supplier / principals for your Research and Development / Evaluation or Commercial requirements, based on the product's availability from our network. (manusaktteva.com)
Healthcare1
  • Consult your healthcare professional if you can continue taking them with Levofloxacin. (ndcs.com.sg)