Levofloxacin 500 mg Tablets
Brand Name: LORIO-500
Levofloxacin 500 mg Tablets
Brand Name | Composition | Packing Size | Packing Style | MRP |
LORIO-500 | Levofloxacin 500 mg | 10X10 | Blister | 750 |
Levofloxacin 500 mg Tablets – Offered in the Indian Market with the brand name LORIO-500, Levofloxacin 500mg Tablets are used in the treatment of various bacterial infections in adults and children above 6 months of age. It contains an active antibiotic Levofloxacin, which belongs to the group of medicines called quinolone antibiotics. It treats the infection by preventing the spread of the bacteria and ultimately killing it.
Levofloxacin 500 MG Tablets provide effective relief from a variety of bacterial infections in adults and children which include:
A bactericidal antibiotic Levofloxacin prevents bacteria from synthesizing DNA. It encourages the breakage of DNA strands by preventing DNA-gyrase in organisms that are vulnerable to it, which prevents supercoiled DNA from relaxing. This stops the bacterial cells from growing and mending themselves.
Levofloxacin 500 MG Tablets should be used exactly as recommended by the doctor by following the prescribed dose and duration. Along with that, there are certain precautions that must be taken for best results which are as follows:
While taking Levofloxacin 500 MG Tablets, one may experience mild to moderate side effects. These side effects generally do not take long to resolve and get fade with the completion of treatment. However, if the side effects start to worsen or become persistent, notify your doctor right away.
Side Effects with Levofloxacin 500 MG Tablets:
1. What are the uses of Levofloxacin 500 MG Tablets?
These tablets are effective for several bacterial infections such as infections of the skin, throat, lungs, ear, nose, soft tissues, and urinary tract.
2. Is Levofloxacin 500 MG Tablet effective for Viral Infections?
Levofloxacin 500 MG Tablets are only effective to treat bacterial infections. It does not work for viral infections such as the common cold, flu, etc. Any antibiotic if used unnecessarily can lose its effectiveness against subsequent infections.