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Levo Tablet contains Levofloxacin (Oral)
Levo Tablet side effects
Levofloxacin is generally well tolerated. Side effects include nausea, vomiting, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, diarrhea, headache, dizziness and asthenia; rarely tremor, anxiety, tachycardia, hypotension, hypoglycaemia, pneumonitis, rhabdomyolysis etc.
The following measures should be taken during administration of Levofloxacin: While taking Levofloxacin adequate amount of water should be drunk to avoid risk of crystalluria. Dose adjustment should be exercised during Levofloxacin ingestion in presence of renal insufficiency & hepatic insufficiency.
Antacids, Iron and Absorbents: reduce absorption of Levofloxacin
NSAIDs: may increase risk of CNS stimulation
Warfarin: may increase the risk of bleeding.
Levofloxacin is not recommended for use during pregnancy or nursing, as the effects on the unborn child or nursing infant are unknown.
Levofloxacin is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Levofloxacin, quinolone antimicrobial agents, or any other components of this product.
Use in Children: From clinical studies, it is evident that Levofloxacin can be used in children aged as low as 6 months.The usual dose for children in community acquired pneumonia (CAP) is-
- Children aged 6 months to less than 5 years: 10 mg/kg b.i.d. (up to 500 mg per day) for 10 days.
- Children aged 5 years to 16 years: 10 mg/kg q.d. (up to 500 mg per day) for 10 days.
The usual dose for children in recurrent or persistent Acute Otitis Media (AOM) is Children aged 6 months to less than 5 years: 10 mg/kg per day (maximum dose: 500 mg/day) given twice daily for 10 days.
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