Levofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibacterial that inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV.
The 750mg strength is used for selected infections where a higher-dose levofloxacin regimen is clinically appropriate.
Due to potentially serious adverse reactions, it should be reserved for appropriate indications.
Uses
- Selected bacterial respiratory infections
- Selected complicated urinary infections
- Selected skin and soft-tissue infections
- Other susceptible infections when specifically prescribed
Active Ingredient
- Levofloxacin 750mg
How to Take
- Take exactly as prescribed.
- Swallow whole with sufficient water.
- Keep at least a 2-hour separation from iron, zinc, magnesium/aluminium-containing antacids and sucralfate.
Precautions
- Prescription-only medicine.
- May cause serious tendon, nerve and central nervous system adverse effects.
- Dose adjustment may be required in renal impairment.
- Do not use during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless specifically advised.
- Use only for appropriate bacterial infections.
