Levogen TS1.50%
Eye Drops
General Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | No interaction found/established |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Levogen TS is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it i... View More |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Levogen TS is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. |
| Driving | UNSAFE Levogen TS may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | No interaction found/established |
| Liver | No interaction found/established |
Introduction
Levogen TS is an antibiotic, used in the treatment of bacterial infections of the eye. It relieves the symptoms of the infection by stopping the further... View More
Uses of Levogen TS
- Bacterial eye infections
Side effects of Levogen TS
- Eye irritation
- Burning sensation
How to use Levogen TS
This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the ... View More
How Levogen TS works
Levogen TS is an antibiotic. It treats bacterial eye infections by preventing the bacteria from dividing and repairing. It does so stopping the action o... View More
What if you forget to take Levogen TS?
If you miss a dose of Levogen TS, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to you... View More
- You have been prescribed Levogen TS for the treatment of bacterial infections of the eye.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the medication.
- Do not touch the tip to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contamination.
- Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
- It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.
- Do not wear contact lenses until your infection clears up.
- Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the medication.
Indication
Corneal ulcer
Adult Dose
Ophthalmic Bacterial corneal ulcer Adults: Days 1 through 3: Instill one to two drops in the affected eye(s) every 30 minutes to 2 hours while awake ... View More
Child Dose
Ophthalmic Bacterial corneal ulcer Children 6 year of age and older: Days 1 through 3: Instill one to two drops in the affected eye(s) every 30 minut... View More
Contraindication
Levofloxacin is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Levofloxacin, quinolone, or any other components of this product.
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
This drug should not be injected subconjunctially, nor should it be introduced directly into the anterior chamber of the eye. Avoid contaminating the ap... View More
Side Effect
Transient decrease in vision,Transient ocular burning,Ocular pain or discomfort,Foreign body sensation,Headache,Fever,Pharyngitis,Photophobia,Allergic r... 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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