LEVOCIL 2.5mg|ml Infusion 100ml

Frequently asked questions

• Onset of action

  The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.

• Duration of Effect

  The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 24 hours.

• Safe with Alchohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit-forming tendencies were reported.

• Usage in pregnancy?

  This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

• Usage while breast-feeding?

  This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary since it may affect the development of the infant's joints. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine. If the medicine is used, the infant should be monitored closely for any adverse effects such as diarrhea or diaper rash.

• Allergy

  This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to LEVOCIL 2.5mg|ml Infusion 100ml , any other fluoroquinolones, or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.

• Tendinitis or tendon rupture

  This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of tendon rupture or tendinitis (a condition in which the tissue connecting muscles to the bones becomes inflamed) due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

• Myasthenia gravis

  This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of myasthenia gravis due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

• Pregnancy

  This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

• Breast-feeding

  This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary since it may affect the development of the infant's joints. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine. If the medicine is used, the infant should be monitored closely for any adverse effects such as diarrhea or diaper rash.

• Tendinitis and Tendon ruputure

  Use of this medicine will increase the risk of developing tendinitis or tendon rupture during the treatment or several months after the treatment. This may affect your shoulders, hands, ankles, or other parts of your body. You are at a higher risk if you are more than 60 years of age or if you have undergone a transplant of kidney, heart, or lung. You are also at a higher risk if you are on corticosteroids such as dexamethasone, methylprednisolone, or prednisone. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

• Drug-resistance

  Usage of this medicine without sufficient proof or suspicion of a bacterial infection should be avoided. Irrational dosing might fail in providing benefits and may even cause toxicity. It may also increase the risk of development of bacteria that are drug resistant.

• Photosensitivity

  This medicine may make you more sensitive to sunlight or tanning lights. You are advised to use sunscreen and wear protective clothing to avoid adverse reactions to sunlight during treatment with this medicine.

• Driving or Operating machinery

  Use of this medicine may cause symptoms such as blurred vision, confusion, dizziness, etc. in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.

• Diarrhea

  Antibiotic therapy will cause an imbalance in the normal microbial flora of the large intestine, which may promote the growth of bacteria called Clostridium difficile and you may experience severe diarrhea as a result. Report any such incidence to the doctor on priority and avoid usage of this medicine in such cases.

• Intravenous administration

  This medicine should be administered only by a slow intravenous infusion over a period of 30 to 90 minutes.

• Alternative treatment

  This medicine can be used to treat acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis or uncomplicated cystitis, but only as a last resort. This drug should be used only if you have no alternative treatment options for the above-mentioned conditions.

This medicine should be administered by a qualified healthcare professional. Inform the doctor if you have a known history of allergy to this medicine. Report to the doctor all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions before receiving this medicine.

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

• webmd.com - Levofloxacin [Internet]. Available from: https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-14495-8235/levofloxacin-oral/levofloxacin-oral/details [cited 30/7/2020].