Levoquin 500mg Tablet (Levofloxacin 500mg)

LEVOQUIN 500MG TABLET is an antibiotic that belongs to the third generation of fluoroquinolones. It is a highly effective antibiotic that works against a variety of bacteria. LEVOQUIN 500MG TABLET is used in a variety of bacterial infections most importantly acute pneumonia (Lung infection), bronchitis (Inflammation of lung passages), skin infections, as well as urinary tract infection. A bacterial infection is a condition in which bacteria grows in the body and cause infection. It can target any body part and multiple very quickly.

Bacteria that are dangerous can make you sick and replicate in your body quickly. Harmful bacteria create chemicals known as toxins that can harm the tissue and cause you sick. LEVOQUIN 500MG TABLET sticks to enzymes (Topoisomerase IV & DNA gyrase) responsible for the division of bacteria & stop the process of multiplication of bacteria & hence kills bacteria.

LEVOQUIN 500MG TABLET should be taken as prescribed by your doctor, preferably with a meal to avoid stomach upset and at fixed intervals every day for best results. The dose of LEVOQUIN 500MG TABLET can vary depending upon your condition and the severity of the infection. Also, it is recommended to complete the course of medicine even if you feel better and leaving it in between may lead to even severe infection that will in fact stop responding to the antibiotic as well (antibiotic resistance).In rare cases side effects of LEVOQUIN 500MG TABLET include vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, trouble sleeping and allergy. Everyone need not experience the above side effects. In case of any discomfort, speak with a doctor.

Before starting LEVOQUIN 500MG TABLET, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy (against any antibiotic), kidney or liver problems. Do not take LEVOQUIN 500MG TABLET on your own as, self-medication may lead to antibiotic-resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. And also, if prescribed by your doctor LEVOQUIN 500MG TABLET is safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

 

• Pneumonia (Fluid buildup in lungs).
• Chronic bronchitis (swelling of airways and lung passages).
• Prostatitis (swelling of prostrate gland).
• Acute Pyelonephritis (Kidney inflammation).
• Urinary tract infection.
• Plague (Communicable bacterial infection)
• Reduces progression of anthrax infection.
• Endocarditis.
• Meningitis.
• Pelvic inflammatory disease.

LEVOQUIN 500MG TABLET is an antibiotic that is used to treat bacterial infections resulting in pneumonia (Fluid build up in the lungs), urinary tract infection,  bladder infection, prostate gland infection as well as skin infections. LEVOQUIN 500MG TABLET inhibits the growth of bacteria that are then destroyed by the immune cells of our body. LEVOQUIN 500MG TABLET also kills bacteria by disrupting their inner cellular contents thus fights infection, with lesser chances of causing bacterial resistance to it as compared to other antibiotics.

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Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water at the start of a meal or slightly before. Space the doses evenly during the day, at least 4 hours apart. Do not chew or crush it. If you cannot swallow the tablet as a whole, you may break the pill into half and take both halves one at a time.

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Most of LEVOQUIN 500MG TABLET associated side effects do not require immediate attention and over time eventually, resolve.  Nevertheless, if the side effects are persistent, contact your doctor. Some common side effects,

Nausea, vomiting.

Diarrhea, constipation, indigestion.

Trouble sleeping.

Some individuals may be allergic to levofloxacin or any ingredient present within this medicine. Tell your doctor if you have an allergy to any antibiotic or in particular, the LEVOQUIN 500MG TABLET antibiotic community. It is not imperative that everyone experiences these effects but if any of side effects persist then doctors consultation is required.