Levofloxacin – Glevo tablets 500 mg 25 pcs

$17.00

Description

Release form

film-coated tablets

Packing

25 pcs.

Pharmacological action of

Glevo is an antibacterial drug of the broad-spectrum group of fluoroquinolones.

Levofloxacin blocks DNA gyrase (topoisomerase II) and topoisomerase IV, disrupts the supercoiling and cross-linking of DNA breaks, inhibits DNA synthesis, causes deep morphological changes in the cytoplasm, cell wall and membranes of microorganisms.

Indications

Infectious and inflammatory diseases caused by microorganisms sensitive to the drug:

– infections of the ENT organs (including acute sinusitis)

– infections of the lower respiratory tract (including exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, community-acquired pneumonia)

– uncomplicated and complicated urinary tract and kidney infections (including acute pyelonephritis, prostatitis)

– genital infections

– infections of the skin and soft tissues (suppurative atheromas, abscesses, furunculoses)

– infections of the abdominal cavity ( combination with drugs acting on the anaerobic microflora).

Contraindications

– epilepsy

– damage to tendons during previous treatment with larola )

– childhood and adolescence (up to 18 years)

– hypersensitivity to levofloxacin and other fluoroquinolones.

Special instructions

During treatment, sun and artificial UV radiation must be avoided to avoid damage to the skin (photosensitivity).

Composition of

1 tablet contains levofloxacin (in the form of hemihydrate) 500 mg

Dosage and administration

Glevo taken orally, 1 or 2 times a day.

Average dose of 250 or 500 mg per day.

Side effects of the

From the digestive system: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea (including blood), indigestion, decreased appetite, abdominal pain, pseudomembranous enterocolitis, increased activity of hepatic transaminases, hyperbilirubinemia, hepatitis.

From the cardiovascular system: decreased blood pressure, vascular collapse, tachycardia, lengthening of the QT interval is extremely rare – atrial fibrillation.

From the endocrine system: hypoglycemia (increased appetite, increased sweating, trembling, nervousness).

From the side of the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system: headache, dizziness, weakness, drowsiness, insomnia, tremor, anxiety, paresthesia, fear, hallucinations, confusion, depression, motor disorders, epileptic seizures (in predisposed patients).

On the part of the sensory organs: impaired vision, hearing, smell, taste and tactile sensitivity.

Storage conditions

The drug should be stored out of the reach of children at a temperature not exceeding 25 ° C.

active substance

Levofloxacin

Terms and conditions

prescription

lekarstvennaja form

tablets

Glenmark Farmasьjutikalz LTD, India