LEOVIN 7.5mg Infusion 1×100 ml

LEOVIN 7.5mg Infusion 1×100 ml stops the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase. This helps to kill or prevent the growth of bacteria in the body.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for LEOVIN 7.5mg Infusion 1×100 ml

• Diarrhoea
• Stomach pain
• Headache
• Sleeplessness rare
• Skin rash rare
• Constipation rare
• Dizziness
• Nausea or vomiting
• Pain at the injection site

Uses of LEOVIN 7.5mg Infusion 1×100 ml

What is it prescribed for?

• Cystitis

  Cystitis is the swelling of the urinary bladder usually caused by a bacterial infection. This is more common in women because their urethra is much shorter, which means bacteria can go into the bladder more easily. LEOVIN 7.5mg Infusion 1×100 ml is used to treat cystitis caused by bacteria.

• Pyelonephriits

  Pyelonephritis is the swelling of the kidneys due to bacterial infection. This infection starts in your urethra or bladder and spreads through the ureters to the kidneys. LEOVIN 7.5mg Infusion 1×100 ml is used to treat pyelonephritis.

• Skin and soft tissue infections

  Skin and soft tissue infections occur when the bacteria invade the skin and its supporting structures. LEOVIN 7.5mg Infusion 1×100 ml is used to treat all skin infections including abscess caused by bacteria.

• Community-Acquired Pneumonia

  Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) refers to pneumonia (lung infection) that is acquired outside the hospital. CAP can be bacterial or viral. LEOVIN 7.5mg Infusion 1×100 ml is used to treat CAP caused by bacteria like Mycoplasma pneumonia, Streptococcus pneumonia, Haemophilus influenzae, etc.

• Bronchitis

  Bronchitis is the swelling and irritation of bronchial tubes that regulates air passage in the lungs. LEOVIN 7.5mg Infusion 1×100 ml is used to treat bronchitis caused by bacteria.

• Inhalation Anthrax

  Anthrax is a rare but serious bacterial illness caused by Bacillus anthracis. It is transmitted through air, food, and water contaminated with anthrax spores. LEOVIN 7.5mg Infusion 1×100 ml is used for the treatment of inhalation anthrax that occurs when you breathe in anthrax spores.

• Plague

  Plague is a serious bacterial infection caused by Yersinia pestis. It is spread through contact with infected fleas. LEOVIN 7.5mg Infusion 1×100 ml is used in the treatment of plague.

• Complicated urinary tract infections

  An infection in any part of your urinary system- the kidneys, bladder, ureters, or urethra is called urinary tract infections (UTIs). UTIs are the most common infections in humans and woman are at greater risk of getting this infection. UTI's can occur as complicated or uncomplicated urinary tract infections. Complicated UTI's are caused by multidrug-resistant bacteria (the bacteria may become non-responsive to more than one antibiotic) and can occur due to structural and functional abnormalities of the urinary tract. LEOVIN 7.5mg Infusion 1×100 ml is used to treat complicated urinary tract infections caused by bacteria.

When not to use?

• Muscle damage

  This medicine can cause muscle damage usually on the tendons that surround the ankle. Inform your doctor if you feel pain, numbness, or tingling sensations in your muscles.

• Antibiotic resistance

  The entire course of treatment with LEOVIN 7.5mg Infusion 1×100 ml should be completed, even if the condition gets better to avoid antibiotic resistance.

• Diarrhoea

  This medicine can cause diarrhoea because it may also kill the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine. Inform your doctor if you experience severe diarrhoea while receiving this medicine.

This medicine should be administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical or hospital setting. Report any undesirable side effects to the doctor promptly.

• Usage does not depend on food timings
• To be taken as instructed by doctor
• May cause sleepiness

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