LEFLOX 500 INFUSION

LEFLOX 500 Infusion contains Levofloxacin, a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial infections. It is administered intravenously by a qualified healthcare professional when oral treatment is not suitable or when IV therapy is medically required.

Uses

LEFLOX 500 Infusion may be prescribed for certain susceptible bacterial infections, including:

• Pneumonia and respiratory tract infections
• Urinary tract and kidney infections
• Certain skin and soft-tissue infections
• Other bacterial infections as determined by a doctor

It is not effective against viral infections such as common cold or influenza.

Benefits

• Provides systemic antibacterial treatment
• Helps eliminate susceptible disease-causing bacteria
• Useful when intravenous antibiotic therapy is clinically indicated
• Provides a controlled 500mg dose through IV administration

Possible Side Effects

Possible side effects include nausea, diarrhea, headache, dizziness and injection-site reactions. Levofloxacin can rarely cause serious adverse effects, including tendon injury, nerve problems, severe allergic reactions and abnormal heart rhythm.

Seek urgent medical attention for severe allergic reactions, sudden tendon pain/swelling, severe or persistent diarrhea, numbness/tingling, fainting or significant heart palpitations.

Pharmacist Advice

LEFLOX 500 Infusion should be administered only by a doctor or trained healthcare professional. Do not self-administer or use antibiotics without a valid prescription.

Complete the prescribed antibiotic course unless your doctor specifically tells you otherwise. Inform your doctor if you have kidney disease, heart rhythm problems, tendon disorders, seizure disorders, or a history of serious reactions to quinolone antibiotics.

Tell your healthcare professional about all medicines and supplements you take because levofloxacin can interact with certain medicines. Maintain adequate hydration unless you have been advised to restrict fluids.

Active Ingredient: Levofloxacin 500mg
Dosage Form: Intravenous Infusion
Category: Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic
Route: IV / Intravenous
Prescription Status: Prescription Medicine