Levofloxacin is used for: Chronic bronchitis; Acute bacterial sinusitis; Anthrax; Community-acquired pneumonia; Skin and skin structure infections; Nosocomial pneumonia; Urinary tract infections; Complicated skin and skin structure infections; Acute pyelonephritis; Chronic bacterial prostatitis.
Recorded in the NepalDoc medicine catalog for Levofloxacin.
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., Pneumonia: Nosocomial and Community Acquired, Skin and Skin Structure Infections (SSSI): Complicated and Uncomplicated, Chronic bacterial prostatitis, Inhalational Anthrax, Post-Exposure in adult and pediatric patients, Plague in adult and pediatric patients…
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Levofloxacin. Full label: DailyMed.
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., Pneumonia: Nosocomial and Community Acquired, Skin and Skin Structure Infections (SSSI): Complicated and Uncomplicated, Chronic bacterial prostatitis, Inhalational Anthrax, Post-Exposure in adult and pediatric patients, Plague in adult and pediatric patients, Urinary Tract Infections (UTI): Complicated and Uncomplicated, Acute Pyelonephritis, Acute Bacterial Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis, Acute Bacterial Sinusitis Usage 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. 1.1 Nosocomial Pneumonia Levofloxacin tablets are indicated in adult patients for the treatment of nosocomial pneumonia due to methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Serratia marcescens, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, or Streptococcus pneumoniae.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Levofloxacin. Full label: DailyMed.
2 DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION, Administer Levofloxacin Tablets to pediatric patients weighing 30 kg and greater only., Levofloxacin Tablets cannot be administered to pediatric patients who weigh less than 30 kg because of the limitations of the available strengths. Alternative formulations of levofloxacin may be considered for pediatric patients who weigh less than 30 kg.
Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Levofloxacin — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.
Levofloxacin tablets are contraindicated in persons with known hypersensitivity to levofloxacin, or other quinolone antibacterials. Known hypersensitivity to levofloxacin or other quinolones
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Levofloxacin. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
Anaphylactic reactions and allergic skin reactions, serious, occasionally fatal, may occur after first dose Hematologic (including agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia), and renal toxicities may occur after multiple doses Hepatotoxicity: Severe, and sometimes fatal, hepatoxicity has been reported. Discontinue immediately if signs and symptoms of hepatitis occur Clostridium difficile -associated colitis: evaluate if diarrhea occurs Prolongation of the QT interval and isolated cases of torsade de pointes have been reported.
Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Levofloxacin — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
The most common reactions (≥3%) were nausea, headache, diarrhea, insomnia, constipation and dizziness. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Hetero Labs Limited at 1-866-495-1995 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Levofloxacin — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.
44 brands · 26 makers in the NepalDoc catalog — see the full Levofloxacin guide →
Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F).
Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Levofloxacin.
What is Uliho 250?
Uliho 250mg Tablet is a Levofloxacin medicine made by G.D. Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. It comes as 250mg Tablet.
What is Uliho 250 used for?
Levofloxacin is used for Chronic bronchitis, Acute bacterial sinusitis, Anthrax, Community-acquired pneumonia, Skin and skin structure infections, Nosocomial pneumonia, Urinary tract infections, Complicated skin and skin structure infections, Acute pyelonephritis, Chronic bacterial prostatitis.
What is the generic name of Uliho 250?
The generic name of Uliho 250 is Levofloxacin.
Which brands of Levofloxacin are available in Nepal?
44 brands of Levofloxacin are listed in the NepalDoc catalog, from 26 makers — including Alevo 500mg Tablet, Alevo 750mg Tablet, L Flo 500mg Tablet, L Flo 750mg Tablet, L Frox 500mg Tablet, Lebact 250mg Tablet.
What are the side effects of Levofloxacin?
The most common reactions (≥3%) were nausea, headache, diarrhea, insomnia, constipation and dizziness. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Hetero Labs Limited at 1-866-495-1995 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
This page is information only and is not medical advice. Medicine details come from the sources listed above and may change — always confirm the medicine, strength and dose with a pharmacist or doctor before use. A catalog listing does not guarantee that a medicine is in stock at any pharmacy.
