Levomac Injection 100ml
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Levofloxacin 500 mg
Manufacturer
Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTION ABOUT LEVOMAC INJECTIONLEVOMAC INJECTION contains Levofloxacin, which belongs to the group of medicines called Antibiotics. LEVOMAC INJECTION is used to manage infections of the lungs (including ventilator-associated pneumonia), urinary tract (including kidney and bladder), prostate gland, skin, and soft tissue (including muscles) in affected individuals. It is also used to reduce the chances of getting anthrax (pulmonary disease) or worsening of the disease after getting exposed to anthrax-causing bacteria. LEVOMAC INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients allergic to levofloxacin and/or other quinolone antibiotics (such as moxifloxacin, ciprofloxacin, and ofloxacin). It is also not recommended for use in patients suffering from epilepsy (seizure) and/or tendinitis (inflammation/irritation of the tendon). Before receiving LEVOMAC INJECTION, inform your doctor if you have/had brain damage (due to stroke/other brain injury), diabetes, myasthenia gravis (long-term neuromuscular junction disease), aneurysm (a condition that occurs due to bulge/enlargement of large blood vessels), organ transplantation, mental health problems, heart problems (such as very slow heart rhythm, weak heart, myocardial infarction), kidney problems, and/or liver problems. LEVOMAC INJECTION is not recommended for use during pregnancy or in women planning for pregnancy. It is also not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. LEVOMAC INJECTION is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years). The medicine can be used with caution in elderly patients (aged above 60 years) after consulting the doctor. The most common
Uses
OF LEVOMAC INJECTION Manage infections of the lungs (including ventilator-associated pneumonia), urinary tract (including kidney and bladder), prostate gland, skin, and soft tissue (including muscles) in affected individuals. Reduces the risk of getting anthrax (pulmonary disease) or worsening of the disease after getting exposed to anthrax-causing bacteria
How It Works
LEVOMAC INJECTION works by inhibiting DNA gyrase (an enzyme responsible for DNA synthesis) in bacteria, which results in the destruction of bacterial cell structure, thus managing the occurrence of bacterial infection in affected individuals.
Directions for Use
LEVOMAC INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into a vein as an intravenous infusion. Your doctor will decide the exact dose and duration of management for you depending upon your age, body weight, and disease condition.
Side Effects
injection. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms worsen. USES OF LEVOMAC INJECTION Manage infections of the lungs (including ventilator-associated pneumonia), urinary tract (including kidney and bladder), prostate gland, skin, and soft tissue (including muscles) in affected individuals. Reduces the risk of getting anthrax (pulmonary disease) or worsening of the disease after getting exposed to anthrax-causing bacteria HOW LEVOMAC INJECTION WORKSLEVOMAC INJECTION works by inhibiting DNA gyrase (an enzyme responsible for DNA synthesis) in bacteria, which results in the destruction of bacterial cell structure, thus managing the occurrence of bacterial infection in affected individuals. DIRECTIONS FOR USELEVOMAC INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into a vein as an intravenous infusion. Your doctor will decide the exact dose and duration of management for you depending upon your age, body weight, and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF LEVOMAC INJECTIONCOMMON sleeping problems, headache dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea reactions at injection site, inflammation of vein UNCOMMON candidiasis (a fungal infection) anxiety, confusion, nervousness, sleepiness, trembling, and spinning sensation shortness of breath altered taste, loss of appetite, stomach upset, indigestion, stomach-ache, flatulence, constipation itching, skin rash, red itchy welts, hyperhidrosis (increased sweating) joint and muscle pain general weakness RARE bruising and bleeding due to low blood platelet count signs of hypersensitivity reaction (immune-mediated reaction) such as skin rash, red itchy welts, fever, swelling, and/or shortness of breath signs of low blood sugar such as shakiness, sweating, headache, hunger, and/or nausea tingling sensation in hands and feet hearing impairment (tinnitus), blurred vision fever, racing heartbeat, low blood pressure, muscle weakness interstitial nephritis (allergic kidney reaction associated with altered kidney function and occasional kidney failure) sharply demarcated, erythematous patches with/without blisters memory impairment Stop receiving LEVOMAC INJECTION and consult your doctor immediately in case you experience: signs of allergic reaction such as rash, swallowing/breathing problems, swelling of lips/face/throat/tongue signs of severe bowel problems such as watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, fever pain/inflammation of tendons/ligaments fits change in psychotic reactions such as hallucinations, paranoia feeling depressed, mental problems, agitation, abnormal dreams/nightmares serious disturbance in mental abilities causing confused thinking and reduced awareness of the environment signs of DRESS (Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms) such as widespread rash, high fever, liver enzyme elevations, white blood cell abnormalities, and/or enlarged lymph nodes signs of SIADH (syndrome associated with impaired water excretion and low levels of sodium) such as nausea, vomiting, cramps, and/or irritability lowered blood sugar levels leading to coma (especially in diabetic patients) signs of neuropathy (nerve damage) such as burning, tingling, pain, and/or numbness serious skin reactions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis (associated with signs such as reddish macules/circular patches with central blisters on the trunk, skin peeling, ulcers of the mouth/throat/nose/genitals/eyes preceded by fever and flu-like symptoms) signs of liver problems such as loss of appetite, skin and eyes becoming yellow in colour, dark-coloured urine, itching, and/or abdomen suicidal thoughts/actions impaired eyesight/other eye disturbances signs of aortic aneurysm (a large bulge in the aortic artery) and dissection (a tear in the inner layer of the aortic artery), such as sudden, severe pain in your abdomen, chest, or back rapid onset of shortness of breath (especially when you lie down flat in your bed), swelling of ankles, feet, and abdomen, and/or new onset of heart palpitations
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYContraindicatedLEVOMAC INJECTION is not recommended for use during pregnancy or in women planning for pregnancy. Consult your doctor before taking LEVOMAC INJECTION. BREASTFEEDINGContraindicatedLEVOMAC INJECTION is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking LEVOMAC INJECTION. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESUse with CautionDo not drive or operate machines if you feel dizzy, sleepy, spinning sensation, and/or changes in eyesight after receiving LEVOMAC INJECTION. KIDNEYUse with CautionLEVOMAC INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems such as impaired renal function. Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine. LIVERUse with CautionLEVOMAC INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with liver problems. Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine. ALLERGYContraindicatedDo not receive LEVOMAC INJECTION if you are allergic to levofloxacin, other quinolone antibiotics (such as moxifloxacin, ciprofloxacin, or ofloxacin), and/or any other ingredients of this medicine. HEART DISEASEUse with CautionLEVOMAC INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with heart problems such as prolonged QT interval, very slow heart rhythm, weak heart, myocardial infarction, heart valve regurgitation, aortic aneurysm/dissection, endocarditis, and congenital heart valve disease. Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine. USE IN PEDIATRICSContraindicatedLEVOMAC INJECTION is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years). Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine. USE IN GERIATRICSUse with CautionLEVOMAC INJECTION should be taken with caution in elderly patients (aged above 60 years). Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine. OTHERSLEVOMAC INJECTION is not recommended for use if you: have/ever had epilepsy (seizure) have/ever had tendinitis (inflammation/irritation of tendon) after management with quinolone antibiotics Before receiving LEVOMAC INJECTION, inform your doctor if you: have had damage to your brain due to a stroke or other brain injury are suffering from glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (a genetic disorder of red blood cells) have ever had mental health problems are diabetic suffer from myasthenia gravis (long-term neuromuscular junction disease) have a history of aneurysm (bulge or enlargement of a large blood vessel) suffer from connective tissue disorders such as Marfan syndrome, vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Turner syndrome, and Sjogren’s syndrome suffer from vascular disorders such as Takayasu arteritis, giant cell arteritis, Behçet´s disease, high blood pressure or known atherosclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis have ever developed a severe skin rash/peeling, blistering, and/or mouth sores after taking the medicine have a salt imbalance in the blood are suffering from peripheral neuropathy (a type of nerve problem) have received an organ transplant
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Before receiving LEVOMAC INJECTION, inform your doctor if you are receiving any of the following medicine: corticosteroids (medicines used to reduce inflammation and suppress the immune system) Ex. cortisone, hydrocortisone other quinolone antibiotics (medicines used to manage bacterial infections) Ex. moxifloxacin, ciprofloxacin, or ofloxacin vitamin K antagonists (medicines used to thin blood) Ex. warfarin theophylline (used for breathing problems) non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (medicines used for pain and inflammation) Ex. aspirin, ibuprofen, fenbufen, ketoprofen, indomethacin ciclosporin (used to manage rejection of transplanted organs) antiarrhythmics (medicine used for abnormal heart rhythm) Ex. quinidine, hydroquinidine, disopyramide, sotalol, dofetilide, ibutilide, amiodarone tricyclic antidepressants (medicines used to manage depression) Ex. amitriptyline, imipramine antipsychotics (medicines used to manage bipolar disorder and schizophrenia) Ex. olanzapine, risperidone, clozapine erythromycin, clarithromycin, azithromycin (medicines used to manage bacterial infections) probenecid (a medicine used for management of gout) cimetidine (used for ulcers and heartburn) Overdosage: LEVOMAC INJECTION will be administered to you only by a doctor or a nurse in a hospital, and so it is unlikely to receive an overdose. However, consult your doctor or nurse immediately if you experience any unusual symptoms. Symptoms of overdose are seizures, confusion, dizziness, being less conscious, tremors, and/or heart problems (associated with signs such as uneven heartbeats and nausea). SYNOPSIS Drug : Levofloxacin Pharmacological Category : Antibiotics Therapeutic Indication : Bacterial infections and reduce the risk of anthrax occurrence Dosage Forms : Tablet, Syrup, Oral Suspension, Oral Solution, Injection, Infusion, Eye Drops, Ear Drops MORE INFORMATIONSTORAGE Keep LEVOMAC INJECTION out of reach of children Do not Store LEVOMAC INJECTION above 25°C
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions and answers about Levomac Injection 100ml.
What is LEVOMAC INJECTION used for?
LEVOMAC INJECTION is used to manage infections of the lungs (including ventilator-associated pneumonia), urinary tract (including kidney and bladder), prostate gland, skin, and soft tissue (including muscles) in affected individuals. It is also used to reduce the chances of getting anthrax (pulmonary disease) or worsening of the disease after getting exposed to anthrax-causing bacteria.
What are the side effects of LEVOMAC INJECTION?
The most common side effects after receiving LEVOMAC INJECTION are sleeping problems, headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and/or reactions at the site of injection. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms worsen.
What happens if you receive more LEVOMAC INJECTION than the required dose?
LEVOMAC INJECTION will be administered to you only by a doctor or a nurse in a hospital, and so it is unlikely to receive an overdose. However, consult your doctor or nurse immediately if you experience any unusual symptoms. Symptoms of overdose are seizures, confusion, dizziness, being less conscious, tremors, and/or heart problems (associated with signs such as uneven heartbeats and nausea).
How LEVOMAC INJECTION works?
LEVOMAC INJECTION works by inhibiting DNA gyrase (an enzyme responsible for DNA synthesis) in bacteria, which results in the destruction of bacterial cell structure, thus managing the occurrence of bacterial infection in affected individuals.
How will LEVOMAC INJECTION be administered?
LEVOMAC INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into a vein as an intravenous infusion. Your doctor will decide the exact dose and duration of management for you depending upon your age, body weight, and disease condition.
Is LEVOMAC INJECTION safe for kidneys?
LEVOMAC INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems such as impaired renal function. Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine.
Who should not use LEVOMAC INJECTION?
LEVOMAC INJECTION is not recommended for use if you have/ever had epilepsy (seizure), tendinitis (inflammation/irritation of tendon) after management with quinolone antibiotics, or if you are allergic to levofloxacin or other quinolone antibiotics (such as moxifloxacin, ciprofloxacin, or ofloxacin).
Can LEVOMAC INJECTION be used during pregnancy?
LEVOMAC INJECTION is not recommended for use during pregnancy or in women planning for pregnancy. Consult your doctor before taking LEVOMAC INJECTION.
Is LEVOMAC INJECTION safe for kids?
LEVOMAC INJECTION is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years). Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine.
Can LEVOMAC INJECTION manage UTIs?
Yes, LEVOMAC INJECTION is used to manage infections of the urinary tract (including the kidney and bladder) and other infections in affected individuals. Consult your doctor for advice.
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