MEDONEFARMA

LEVOFLOXACIN

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Levofloxacin belongs to the class of medicines known as quinolone antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth.

CHEMICAL NAME

(-)-(S)-enantiomer of the racemic drug substance ofloxacin. The chemical name is (-)-(S)-9-fluoro-2,3-dihydro-3-methyl-10-(4-methyl- 1-piperazinyl)-7-oxo-7H-pyrido[1,2,3-de]-1,4-benzoxazine-6-carboxylic acid hemihydrate.

Brand Names

Tavanic, Levox

Category

Anti-infectives / Antibiotic (Oral, Injection)

DOSAGE FORM

  • Tablet: 250mg, 500mg, 750mg.
  • Injection: 750mg/30mL

INDICATIONS

It is used for the treatment of infections due to bacteria against which this medicine is active, such as: Acute sinusitis. Worsening of chronic bronchitis, pneumonia, skin and soft tissue infections, urinary tract infections, sepsis and intra-abdominal infections.

NDC CODE

65841-691-18

STORAGE & SHELF LIFE

  • Shelf life: 3 years (36 months)
  • Store below 25 C degrees, in a dry place, protected from light.

Anti-infectives

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