Levofloxacin Hydrochloride Capsules
Function and Efficacy
This product is the levorotatory form of ofloxacin, and its antibacterial activity is about twice that of ofloxacin. Its main mechanism of action is to inhibit the activity of bacterial DNA gyrase (bacterial topoisomerase II) and hinder bacterial DNA replication. This product has the characteristics of a broad antibacterial spectrum and strong antibacterial effect. It has strong antibacterial activity against most Enterobacteriaceae, such as Escherichia coli, Klebsiella, Serratia, Proteus, Shigella, Salmonella, Citrobacter, Acinetobacter, and Gram-negative bacteria such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Haemophilus influenzae, and Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It also has good antibacterial effects on some methicillin-sensitive Staphylococci, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus pyogenes, hemolytic Streptococci, and Legionella, Mycoplasma, and Chlamydia, but has poor effects on anaerobic bacteria and enterococci.
Ingredients
The main ingredient of this product is levofloxacin hydrochloride.
| Name | Description | Content | CAS NO. | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levofloxacin hydrochlorideIngredients |
This product is the levorotatory form of ofloxacin, and its antibacterial activity is about twice that of ofloxacin. Its main mechanism of action is to inhibit the activity of bacterial DNA gyrase (bacterial topoisomerase II) and hinder bacterial DNA replication. It has good antibacterial effects on most Enterobacteriaceae, Gram-negative bacteria, some Gram-positive bacteria, Legionella, mycoplasma, and Chlamydia, but has poor effects on anaerobic bacteria and enterococci. More |
177325-13-2 | 18 |
Appearance
This product is in the form of capsules.
Indication
Applicable to infections caused by sensitive bacteria: 1. Urinary and reproductive system infections, including simple and complicated urinary tract infections, bacterial prostatitis, urethritis or cervicitis caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae (including those caused by enzyme-producing strains). 2. Respiratory tract infections, including acute onset of bronchial infection and lung infection caused by sensitive Gram-negative bacilli. 3. Gastrointestinal infections caused by Shigella, Salmonella, enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli, Aeromonas hydrophila, Vibrio parahaemolyticus, etc. 4. Typhoid fever. 5. Bone and joint infections. 6. Skin and soft tissue infections. 7. Systemic infections such as sepsis.
Usage and Dosage
Adults take 200mg-300mg per day, divided into 2-3 times orally. For patients with more serious conditions, the maximum daily dose can be increased to 600mg, divided into 3 times orally. In addition, the dose can be appropriately increased or decreased according to the type of infection and symptoms.
Adverse Reactions
1. Gastrointestinal reactions: abdominal discomfort or pain, diarrhea, nausea or vomiting. 2. Central nervous system reactions may include dizziness, headache, drowsiness or insomnia. 3. Allergic reactions: rash, itchy skin, occasionally exudative erythema multiforme and angioneurotic edema. Photosensitivity reactions are less common. 4. Occasionally, (1) epileptic seizures, mental abnormalities, irritability, confusion, hallucinations, and tremors may occur. (2) interstitial nephritis symptoms such as hematuria, fever, and rash. (3) phlebitis. (4) crystalluria, which is more common when high doses are used. (5) joint pain. 5. A small number of patients may experience elevated serum aminotransferases, elevated blood urea nitrogen, and decreased peripheral white blood cell counts, which are usually mild and transient.
Precautions
Patients who are allergic to this product and fluoroquinolones are contraindicated. [Use in pregnant and lactating women] Animal experiments have not confirmed that quinolones are teratogenic, but studies on the use of drugs in pregnant women have not yet reached a clear conclusion. Since this drug can cause joint lesions in underage animals, it is contraindicated for pregnant women, and lactating women should suspend breastfeeding when using this product. [Use in children] The safety of this product in infants and adolescents under 18 years old has not yet been determined. However, this product can cause joint lesions when used in several young animals. Therefore, it is not suitable for children and adolescents under 18 years old. [Use in the elderly] Elderly patients often have impaired renal function. Because this product is partially excreted through the kidneys, it needs to be used in a reduced dose.
Special Population Medication
Precautions for children: It is contraindicated for patients under 18 years old. Precautions for pregnancy and lactation: 1. It is contraindicated for women who are pregnant or may become pregnant; 2. It is contraindicated for women who are lactating.
Drug Interactions
1. Urine alkalinizing agents can reduce the solubility of this product in urine, leading to crystalluria and nephrotoxicity. 2. When quinolone antibiotics are used in combination with theophylline, competitive inhibition of the cytochrome P450 binding site may lead to a significant reduction in the liver elimination of theophylline, a prolonged blood elimination half-life (t1/2b), an increase in blood drug concentration, and the appearance of symptoms of theophylline poisoning, such as nausea, vomiting, tremor, restlessness, excitement, convulsions, palpitations, etc. Although this product has little effect on the metabolism of theophylline, theophylline blood drug concentration should still be measured and the dose adjusted when used in combination. 3. When this product is used in combination with cyclosporine, the blood drug concentration of cyclosporine can be increased. The blood concentration of cyclosporine must be monitored and the dose adjusted. 4. When this product is used in combination with the anticoagulant warfarin, although the anticoagulant effect of the latter is slightly enhanced, the patient's prothrombin time should also be closely monitored when used in combination. 5. Probenecid can reduce the secretion of this product from the renal tubules by about 50%. When used together, it may cause toxicity due to the increased blood concentration of this product. 6. This product can interfere with the metabolism of caffeine, thereby reducing the elimination of caffeine, prolonging the blood elimination half-life (t1/2b), and may cause central nervous system toxicity. 7. Antacids and iron preparations containing aluminum and magnesium can reduce the oral absorption of this product and should not be used together. 8. When this product is used in combination with the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug fenbufen, convulsions may occasionally occur, so it is not suitable for use with fenbufen.
Storage
seal
Packaging Specification
0.1g (calculated as levofloxacin)
Validity Period
24 months
Manufacturer
Guangzhou Baiyunshan Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Guangzhou Baiyunshan Pharmaceutical General
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No. 88, Yunxiang Road, Tonghe Street, Baiyun District, Guangzhou -
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91440101714253245D -
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