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Levosip 500mg Injection 100ml

By SIPRA REMEDIES PVT LTD
100ml Injection
MRP 118.00
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Levosip 500mg Injection 100ml Description

  • Levofloxacin belongs to the group of antibiotics called Fluoroquinolone
  • It is an antibacterial agent which is used to treat bacterial infections
modeOfAction

Product Summary

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ContainsLevofloxacin
TherapyANTIBIOTIC
molecules
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uses

Uses of Levosip 500mg Injection 100ml

  • Different types of pneumonia
  • Respiratory tract infection
  • Sinus infection
  • Urinary tract infection
  • Skin and soft tissue infection
  • Prostate gland infection
contraindications

Contraindications of Levosip 500mg Injection 100ml

  • If you are allergic to Levofloxacin or any other ingredients of this medicine
  • If you are allergic to class of medicines called Fluoroquinolone
  • If you have history of fits (epilepsy)
  • If you have problems related to tendon (tissue connecting muscles to bones) like inflammation and swelling of the tendons (tendonitis)
  • If your age is less than 18 years
  • If you are pregnant or are planning to have a baby or if you are breastfeeding
sideEffects

Side effects of Levosip 500mg Injection 100ml

  • Inflammation of veins (phlebitis)
  • Injection site reaction (pain and reddening)
  • Sleeping disorder
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Diarrhea
  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Increased liver enzyme
precautionsAndWarnings

Precautions and Warnings of Levosip 500mg Injection 100ml

pregnancy

Pregnancy

Q:
Can I take Levosip 500mg Inj 100ml during pregnancy?
A:
  • Do not take Levosip 500mg Inj 100ml if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or are
  • planning to have a baby
  • If you conceive while taking this medicine, stop taking this medicine immediately and inform your doctor
breastfeeding

Breast Feeding

Q:
Can I take Levosip 500mg Inj 100ml while breastfeeding?
A:
  • It is not known if Levosip 500mg Inj 100ml can pass into human breast milk, however fluoroquinolones can pass into human breast milk and harm your child
  • Hence breast-feeding should be discontinued while you are taking this medicine or ask your doctor for another rmedicine
driving

Driving

Q:
Can I drive if I have consumed Levosip 500mg Inj 100ml?
A:
  • You may experience drowsiness, dizziness and visual disturbances when you are taking this medicine
  • You should not drive or use any tools or machines while taking this medicine
alcohol

Alcohol

Q:
Can I consume alcohol with Levosip 500mg Inj 100ml?
A:
You should avoid drinking excessive alcohol while taking this medicine, as alcohol may worsen the side effects like drowsiness or dizziness.
otherGeneralWarnings

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
  • Your age is 60 years or above
  • You have diabetes
  • You have history of fits
  • You have any brain injury
  • You have heart diseases, history of heart attack, very slow heart rate, salt imbalance
  • You have kidney diseases
  • You have liver diseases
  • You have mental health problems
  • If you have glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (an inherited disorder that affects red blood cells)
  • You have myasthenia gravis, this medicine can cause muscle weakness and breathing difficulty
modeOfAction

Mode of Action of Levosip 500mg Injection 100ml

How Does It Work?

This medicine works by preventing bacterial growth caused by specific enzymes like DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV that helps in DNA replication
directionsForUse

Directions for Use of Levosip 500mg Injection 100ml

  • This medicine will be given in hospital by your doctor or nurse as an injection
  • Do not self inject this medicine
interactions

Interactions of Levosip 500mg Injection 100ml

Interactions with other medicines

  • Medicines known as corticosteroids used to treat inflammation and swelling
  • Medicines uesd as blood thinners like warfarin
  • Medicines used to treat respiratory diseases like theophylline
  • Medicines used as painkillers like aspirin, ibruprofen, fenbufen, ketoprofen and indomethacin
  • Medicines used after organ transplants like ciclosporin
  • Medicines that alter heart rhythm like quinidine, hydroquinidine, disopyramide, amiodarone, sotalol, dofetilide, ibutilide
  • Medicines used to treat depression like imipramine, amitriptyline
  • Antibiotics like erythromycin, clarithromycin, azithromycin
  • Medicines used to treat mental health conditions
  • Medicines that may affect your kidney functions like methotrexate, cimentidine, probenicid
  • Medicine used to treat HIV infections like didanosine
  • Medicines or diatery supplements that contain iron, aluminium, magnesium or sucralfate. Levofloxacin should not be taken within two hours of taking these medicine as they reduce the effect of this med...
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storageAndDisposal

Storage and disposal of Levosip 500mg Injection 100ml

  • Store Levosip 500mg Inj 100ml at room temperature
  • Protect it from direct sunlight
  • Please keep it away from children
dosage

Dosage of Levosip 500mg Injection 100ml

Overdose

Your doctor or nurse will give this injection; therefore, it is unlikely that you overdose on the medicine. However, this medicine may cause confusion, dizziness, impairment of consciousness, fits, na...
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Missed a Dose

  • Your doctor or nurse will monitor you about when the medicine should be given to you
  • It is unlikely that the dose will be missed. However, if you think your doctor or nurse might have missed a dose, inform them.

Content Details

WRITTEN BY
doctor

Dr. Nikita Toshi

BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)

REVIEWED BY
doctor

Dr. Ritu Budania

MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Q: What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking this medicine?

A: This medicine can interact with other drugs hence inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines especially supplements or herbs. Also inform your doctor if you are stopping any medicine.

Q: What precautions should I take when using this medicine?

  • Avoid going out in the sun. Wear a protective covering or use a sunscreen (SPF 30 or 40) to prevent sunburn.
  • If you experience pain, swelling of a tendon, or weakness or inability to use one of your joints; rest and refrain from exercise; and discontinue levofloxacin treatment immediately. Report the same t...
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  • If you experience sudden chest or back or stomach pain, seek medical help immediately
  • Have plenty of water
Last Updated on: 31 Jul 2020 | 07:00 PM (IST)

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