Description

Lcyn Risk Factor Pregnancy:

Contraindicated in pregnancy. Lactation: Contraindicated or not recommended. Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to levofloxacin or ofloxacin, tendon disorders, epilepsy, myasthenia gravis, MRSA. Precautions: Renal impairment, G6PD deficiency, porphyria. Risk of pseudomembranous colitis; consider if patient has persistent diarrhoea (discontinue). Avoid strong UV light. Caution in patients with Risk of seizures. Risk of tendinitis and hepatic necrosis. Diabetes, QT prolongation.

Indications

Infections caused by pathogens sensitive to levofloxacin. See below under dosage. Dosage Lower Respiratory Infection: Adults: 500 mg
orally or IV once daily for 5 days. Children: Not recommended. Nosocomial Pneumonia: Adults: 750 mg orally or IV once daily for 7-14 days. Children: Not recommended. Upper Respiratory Infection: Sinusitis: Adults: 500 mg orally or IV once daily for 10-14 days or 750 ma orally or once daily for 5 days.