Consuming alcohol with Leosil 500 does not cause any harmful side effects.
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Leosil 500 is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
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Leosil 500 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
UNSAFE
Leosil 500 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION
Leosil 500 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Leosil 500 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Leosil 500 in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
However, stop the medicine and inform your doctor if you develop any signs and symptoms of jaundice while taking this medicine.
Medicine Overview of Leosil 500mg Tablet
Introduction
Leosil 500 is an antibiotic, used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is also used in treating infections of the urinary tract, nose, throat, skin and soft tissues and lungs (pneumonia). It cures the infection by stopping the further growth ...
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Uses of Leosil 500
Bacterial infections
Side effects of Leosil 500
Common
Headache
Dizziness
Nausea
Constipation
Diarrhea
How to use Leosil 500
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. Leosil 500 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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How Leosil 500 works
Leosil 500 is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase. This prevents the bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing them.
What if you forget to take Leosil 500?
If you miss a dose of Leosil 500, 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 regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
Your doctor has prescribed Leosil 500 to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Discontinue Leosil 500 and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in b...
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Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood...
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Notify your doctor if you feel pain in your tendons, numbness, or tingling sensations.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
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 t...
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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 d...
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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 infection...
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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 h...
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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, transcript...
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Precaution
Known or suspected CNS disorders (e.g. severe cerebral arteriosclerosis, epilepsy) or other risk factors that predispose to seizures. Avoid unnecessar...
Additive effects on QT interval prolongation w/ class IA (e.g. quinidine, procainamide) or class III (amiodarone, sotalol) antiarrhythmics, fluoxetine...
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