Levofloxacin 500 mg 5 tablets

Please attach the medical prescription in the attachments below. Levofloxacin 500 mg tablets. What is Levofloxacin and what is its use? Levofloxacin is an antibiotic from the fluoroquinolone class, and it is used to treat bacterial infections in adults in: • lungs and bronchi • urinary tract (bladder and kidneys) • sinuses • prostate • skin. Do not take Levofloxacin if you are: • allergic to Levofloxacin or any other quinolones or any component of the medication. • inform your doctor immediately if you have allergies or have shown allergic reactions before. Precautions and warnings • Talk to your doctor if allergic reactions occur: shortness of breath, rash, swelling of face or neck, dizziness. • May increase the risk of tendonitis, especially in those over 60, or taking steroids, or with organ transplants. • May cause blood problems such as low platelets: bleeding, bruising, fatigue, dizziness, pallor. • May cause liver problems: yellowing of eyes, light stool, dark urine, fatigue, abdominal swelling. • May cause confusion, anxiety, seizures, depression, sleep difficulty after the first dose. • May lead to diarrhea due to C. difficile infection. • May cause tingling and numbness in limbs (neuropathy). • Notify your doctor if you have potassium deficiency, heart problems, or QT prolongation. Possible side effects include: • allergic reactions • liver problems • tendonitis and muscle pain • confusion, dizziness • diarrhea • tingling and numbness • signs of QT prolongation • sun sensitivity • headache – nausea – insomnia – constipation. Other medications and Levofloxacin inform your doctor if you are taking: • sucralfate or antacids (aluminum/magnesium) • warfarin • diabetes medications • daptomycin • iron supplements • zinc-containing vitamins. How to take Levofloxacin Adults: Hospital-acquired pneumonia: – 750 mg daily for 7–14 days. Community-acquired pneumonia: – 500 mg daily for 7–14 days or 750 mg daily for 5 days. Acute sinusitis: – 750 mg for 5 days or 500 mg for 10–14 days. Exacerbation of chronic bronchitis: – 500 mg daily for 7 days. Acute skin infections: – 750 mg daily for 7–14 days. Non-acute skin infections: – 500 mg daily for 7–10 days. Chronic prostatitis: – 500 mg daily for 28 days. Kidney infections or acute urinary tract infections: – 750 mg daily for 5 days or 250 mg daily for 10 days. Simple urinary tract infections: – 250 mg daily for 3 days. Anthrax (post-exposure): – 500 mg daily for 60 days. Children: Children are only treated with it in cases of anthrax. • Dose: 8 mg/kg (maximum 250 mg) twice daily for 60 days for those aged ≥6 months and less than 50 kg. • Children over 50 kg follow adult doses. • Not used for those under 6 months. Usage instructions • Can be taken with or without food. • Taken with a full glass of water. • Oral solution: one hour before or two hours after food. • Separate two hours before/after antacids, sucralfate, daptomycin, iron, zinc-containing vitamins. • Take the dose at the same time daily. • Do not exceed the dose or stop treatment early. • Drink plenty of fluids. Storage instructions • Store between 15–30°C. • Keep out of reach of children and pets. • Do not use after expiration date. • Keep in its original packaging. • Do not use damaged tablets. • Do not dispose of in sewage. Product details • Brand: Levofloxacin • Quantity: 5 tablets • Product form: Tablets • Product type: Tablets