Marklevo-500 500 mg

Indication

Treatment of bacterial infections caused by susceptible organisms, including community-acquired pneumonia, acute bacterial sinusitis, acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, complicated and uncomplicated urinary tract infections, pyelonephritis, prostatitis, and skin and soft tissue infections.

Ingredients

• Levofloxacin hemihydrate (equivalent to levofloxacin 500 mg)

Direction

As directed by the physician. Typical adult dose: 500 mg once daily. Swallow with water and complete the prescribed course.

Side effects

• Nausea
• diarrhoea
• headache or dizziness may occur.
• Rare but serious effects include tendon rupture
• peripheral neuropathy
• QT prolongation
• and severe hypersensitivity.
• Stop use and consult a doctor or pharmacist immediately if tendon pain
• irritation
• allergy or any unusual symptom develops.

Precautions

• Do not use if hypersensitive to fluoroquinolones.
• Avoid in patients with a history of tendon disorders or QT prolongation.
• Use with caution in patients with renal impairment
• diabetes
• epilepsy
• or G6PD deficiency.
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
• Stop use and seek medical advice if tendon pain
• irritation
• or allergic reaction occurs.