Introduction
Anlev is an antibiotic, used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is also used in treating infections of the urinary tract, nose, throat, skin a... View More
Uses of Anlev
Side effects of Anlev
How to use Anlev
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Anlev may be taken with or... View More
How Anlev works
Anlev is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase. This prevents the bacterial cells from dividing and rep... View More
What if you forget to take Anlev?
If you miss a dose of Anlev, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your reg... View More
Indication
Chronic bronchitis, Acute bacterial sinusitis, Anthrax, Community-acquired pneumonia, Skin and skin structure infections, Nosocomial pneumonia, Urinary ... View More
Administration
Oral soln: Should be taken on an empty stomach. Take on an empty stomach 1 hr before or 2 hr after meals. Ensure adequate fluid intake. Tab: May be tak... View More
Adult Dose
Community-Acquired Pneumonia 500 mg PO/IV once daily for 7-14 days or 750 mg PO/IV once daily for 5 days Nosocomial Pneumonia 750 mg PO/IV once dai... View More
Child Dose
Children PO, IV 16 mg/kg/day div q12h up to 50 kg body weight, then 500 mg qd for postexposure anthrax prophylaxis q12h For respiratory infections:... View More
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: Haemodialysis/CAPD: Initially, 500 mg daily, then 250 mg every 48 hr. Alternatively: Initially, 750 mg daily, then 500 mg every 48 hr.... View More
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to levofloxacin or other quinolones. Child <18 yr.
Mode of Action
Levofloxacin exerts antibacterial action by inhibiting bacterial topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase, the enzymes required for DNA replication, transcriptio... View More
Precaution
Known or suspected CNS disorders (e.g. severe cerebral arteriosclerosis, epilepsy) or other risk factors that predispose to seizures. Avoid unnecessary ... View More
Side Effect
1-10% Nausea (7%),Headache (6%),Diarrhea (5%),Insomnia (4%),Constipation (3%),Dizziness (3%),Dyspepsia (2%),Rash (2%),Vomiting (2%),Chest pain (1%),Dys... View More
Interaction
Additive effects on QT interval prolongation w/ class IA (e.g. quinidine, procainamide) or class III (amiodarone, sotalol) antiarrhythmics, fluoxetine o... View More
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