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Levofloxacin tablets 500mg is an antibiotic, meaning it can be used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic as it can deal with both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.
Levofloxacin works by inhibiting DNA replication and hence inhibiting the process of cell division. The will ultimately kill the cell of the bacterium, therefore this drug is bactericidal.
Levofloxacin helps your body fight bacterial infections in your body, making it effective against infections of the following;
Depending on the infections, your can take one tablet a day, or one tablet twice daily. Please seek advice from your medical practitioner so that they can prescribe the appropriate dosage to suit your condition.
If you have a problem with your kidneys, please see your doctor before using the drug. Your doctor will advise you accordingly and will either recommend another drug, or lower the drug dosage to avoid further damage to your kidneys.
Drugs have various reactions in the body especially when they come into contact with other drugs that had been taken before. Some of the Contraindications of Levofloxacin 500mg tabs include;
You should also be careful not to take Levofloxacin with drugs such as iron tablets, zinc supplements, aluminium or magnesium-containing antiacid drugs and sucralfate.
Some of the most common adverse reactions of using Levofloxacin 500mg tablets are nausea and vomiting, diarrhoea and a change in your body levels of liver enzymes.
Some of the uncommon side effects are rash, loss of appetite, stomach upset, dizziness, headaches and general body weakness.
The drug may also have some rare side effects that can be serious, so watch out. Some of these rare side effects are an allergic reaction to the drug which may be life-threatening. One of the signs of the drug reaction is itching, known as urticaria.
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If you or another person accidentally takes more tablets than required, immediately seek medical attention from the nearest health facility
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