Levofloxacin Hydrochloride Tablets
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 the replication of bacteria to achieve antibacterial effect. 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 gonorrhea. It also has good antibacterial effects on some methicillin-sensitive Staphylococci, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus pyogenes, hemolytic Streptococci, and Legionella, Mycoplasma, Chlamydia, etc. However, it has poor effects on anaerobic bacteria and enterococci.
Ingredients
The main ingredient of this product is levofloxacin hydrochloride.
Appearance
This product is a film-coated tablet, which appears off-white or light yellow after removing the coating.
Indication
This product is suitable for the following mild and moderate infections caused by sensitive bacteria: 1. Respiratory system infections: acute bronchitis, acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, diffuse bronchiolitis, bronchiectasis complicated with infection, pneumonia, tonsillitis (peritonsillar abscess); 2. Urinary system infections: pyelonephritis, complicated urinary tract infection, etc.; 3. Reproductive system infections: acute prostatitis, acute epididymitis, uterine cavity infection, uterine adnexitis, pelvic inflammatory disease (metronidazole can be used in combination when anaerobic infection is suspected); 4. .Skin and soft tissue infections: infectious impetigo, cellulitis, lymphangitis (adenitis), subcutaneous abscess, perianal abscess, etc.; 5. Intestinal infections: bacterial dysentery, infectious enteritis, Salmonella enteritis, typhoid and paratyphoid; sepsis, neutropenia and various infections in immunocompromised patients; 6. Other infections: mastitis, trauma, burns and postoperative wound infection, abdominal infection (combined with metronidazole when necessary), cholecystitis, cholangitis, bone and joint infections, and ENT infections, etc.
Usage and Dosage
Oral administration: 0.1-0.2g per time for adults, twice a day. For patients with severe conditions, it can be increased to three times a day.
Adverse Reactions
During medication, symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, abdominal distension, insomnia, dizziness, headache and other neurological symptoms, as well as rash, itching and other symptoms may occur. Transient liver function abnormalities may also occur, such as increased serum transaminase and increased serum total bilirubin. The incidence of the above adverse reactions is between 0.1% and 5%. Occasionally, blood urea nitrogen rises, fatigue, fever, palpitations, abnormal taste, etc., which are generally tolerated and disappear quickly after the end of the treatment.
Precautions
It is contraindicated for patients who are allergic to quinolones, pregnant women, breastfeeding women, and patients under 18 years of age.
Special Population Medication
Precautions for children: Patients under 18 years old are prohibited. Precautions for pregnancy and lactation: Precautions for pregnant and lactating women. Precautions for the elderly: This product is mainly excreted in the urine in its original form. Elderly patients often have impaired renal function and should be used in reduced doses as appropriate. The recommended dose for elderly patients is one tablet at a time, once every 12 hours.
Drug Interactions
1. This product cannot be used in the same infusion tube with polyvalent metal ion solutions such as magnesium and calcium. 2. Avoid using it simultaneously with theophylline. If it is necessary to use it simultaneously, the blood concentration of theophylline should be monitored and the dosage should be adjusted accordingly. 3. When used simultaneously with warfarin or its derivatives, the prothrombin time or other coagulation tests should be monitored. 4. When used simultaneously with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, convulsions may be induced. 5. When used simultaneously with oral hypoglycemic drugs, hypoglycemia may be caused. Therefore, blood glucose concentration should be monitored during medication. Once hypoglycemia occurs, this product should be discontinued immediately and appropriate treatment should be given.
Storage
Keep away from light and store in a sealed container.
Packaging Specification
0.1g (based on C18H20FN3O4)
Validity Period
24 months
Manufacturer
Jiangsu Runbang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
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Founded in:
2004-07-09 -
Address:
Building 1, No. 29, Yingbin Avenue, Huai'an Economic and Technological Development Zone -
Tax NO.:
91320803762805163T -
Registered Funds:
10.15 million yuan -
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