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Levofloxacin is the active substance in an antibacterial drug known commercially as Levaquin, Levoxin or in its generic version.
This medicine has presentations for oral and injectable use. Its action alters the DNA of the bacteria that ends up eliminated from the organism, thus reducing the symptoms.
Levofloxacin indications
Bronchitis; infection of the skin and soft tissues; pneumonia; acute sinusitis; urinary infection.
Levofloxacin price
The box of Levofloxacin of 500 mg with 7 tablets costs between 40 and 130 reais, depending on the brand and the region.
Side effects of Levofloxacin
Diarrhea; nausea; constipation; reactions at the injection site; Headache; insomnia.
Contraindications for Levofloxacin
Pregnancy risk C; lactating women; history of tendonitis or tendon rupture; under 18; Hipersensibility to any of the formula's components.
How to use Levofloxacin
Oral use
Adults
- Bronchitis: Administer 500 mg in a single daily dose, for one week.
- Urinary tract infection: Administer 250 mg in a single daily dose, for 10 days.
- Infection of skin and soft tissues: Administer 500 mg in a single daily dose, for 7 to 15 days.
- Pneumonia: Administer 500 mg in a single daily dose for 7 to 14 days.
Injectable use
Adults
- Bronchitis: Administer 500 mg in a single daily dose, for 7 to 14 days.
- Urinary tract infection: Administer 250 mg in a single daily dose, for 10 days.
- Infection of skin and soft tissues: Administer 500 mg in a single daily dose, for 7 to 10 days.
- Pneumonia: Administer 500 mg in a single daily dose for 7 to 14 days.