Levomax Solution
Levofloxacin 0.5% Eye prep
.5%/ml
Eskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
| Pack size | 5ml |
|---|---|
| Unite Price | 90 BDT |
Indications
Levomax Solution is used for:
Bacterial conjunctivitis, Ocular infections
Adult Dose
Ophthalmic
Bacterial conjunctivitis
Adults:
Days 1 and 2: Instill 1-2 drops in the affected eye(s) every 2 hours while awake, up to 8 times per day.
Days 3 through 7: Instill 1-2 drops in the affected eye(s) every 4 hours while awake, up to 4 times per day.
Child Dose
Ophthalmic
Bacterial conjunctivitis
Children 1 year of age and older:
Days 1 and 2: Instill 1-2 drops in the affected eye(s) every 2 hours while awake, up to 8 times per day.
Days 3 through 7: Instill 1-2 drops in the affected eye(s) every 4 hours while awake, up to 4 times per day.
Children up to 1 year of age:
Use and dose must be determined by the physician.
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Levofloxacin is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to levofloxacin, quinolone antimicrobial agents, or any other components of this product.
Precautions
Hypersensitivity to levofloxacin or other quinolones. Contaminating the applicator tip with material from the eye, fingers or other source.
Lactation: May be distributed into milk; use caution
Pregnancy-Lactation
Pregnancy Category: C
Lactation: May be distributed into milk; use caution
Interactions
Additive effects on QT interval prolongation w/ class IA (e.g. quinidine, procainamide) or class III (amiodarone, sotalol) antiarrhythmics, fluoxetine or imipramine. Reduced absorption w/ sucralfate, didanosine, antacids containing Mg or Al, dietary supplements containing Zn, Ca, Mg or Fe. Altered glucose levels w/ antidiabetic agents (e.g. insulin, glibenclamide). Increased risk of severe tendon disorders w/ corticosteroids. Increased risk of CNS stimulation and seizures w/ NSAIDs. Increased prothrombin time w/ warfarin.
Side Effects
Side effects of Levofloxacin 0.5% Eye prep :
Transient decrease in vision, Transient ocular burning, Ocular pain or discomfort, Foreign body sensation, Headache, Fever, Pharyngitis, Photophobia, Allergic reactions, Lid edema, Ocular dryness, Ocular itching
Mode of Action
Levofloxacin exerts antibacterial action by inhibiting bacterial topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase, the enzymes required for DNA replication, transcription repair and recombination. It has in vitro activity against a wide range of gram-negative and gram-positive microorganisms.
Note
Levomax .5%/ml Solution generic name is Levofloxacin 0.5% Eye prep. Levomax .5%/ml Solution is manufactured by Eskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Levomax is availble in all over Bangladesh.
Mes BD drug index information on Levomax Solution is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.