LEVOCELL 500 MG. TABLET

Each Film coated tablet contains :

Levofloxacin Hemihydrate IP

Eq. to. Levofloxacin 500 mg.

DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM

Levofloxacin is an antibiotic that is used for treating bacterial infections. Many common infections in humans are caused by bacteria. Bacteria can grow and multiply, infecting different parts of the body. Drugs that control and eradicate these bacteria are called antibiotics. Levofloxacin is an antibiotic that stops multiplication of bacteria by preventing the reproduction and repair of their genetic material, DNA. It is in a class of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones, a class that includesciprofloxacin(Cipro), norfloxacin (Noroxin), ofloxacin (Floxin), trovafloxacin (Trovan), and lomefloxacin (Maxaquin). The FDA approved levofloxacin in December 1996.

Features :

Ø Displays excellent gram negative bacilli , with improved gram positive activity

Ø Possesses greater bio availability & longer serum half life

Ø Offers once daily dosing , and improves treatment adherence

Indications :

Ø Acute bacterial infection of the eye.

Ø Post cataract operation.

SIDE EFFECTS: The most frequently reported side events of levofloxacin are:

nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, headache, and constipation.

Less common side effects include

difficulty sleeping, dizziness, abdominal pain, rash, abdominal gas, and itching.

STORAGE: Levofloxacin should be stored at 15 C to 30 C (59 F to 86 F)

Presentation: 10 x 10 Tablets in Alu alu pack.