Levofloxacin 500 mg Tablet Review

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In this video it is described that
Levofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat infections caused by susceptible bacteria of the upper respiratory tract,
skin and skin structures,
urinary tract,
and prostate,
as well as for post-exposure treatment of inhaled anthrax and the plague.
Brand Names:Levaquin,
Dosage Forms & Strengths of Levofloxacin
Premix, ready-to-use injection
• 250mg/50mL
• 500mg/100mL
• 750mg/150mL
oral solution
• 25mg/mL
tablet
• 250mg
• 500mg
• 750mg
Indications with Dosages
Community-Acquired Pneumonia
500 mg per oral/intravenous once daily for 7-14 days or 750 mg per oral/intravenous once daily for 5 days
Nosocomial Pneumonia
750 mg per oral/intravenous once daily for 7-14 days
Acute Bacterial Sinusitis
500 mg per oral/intravenous once daily for 10-14 days or 750 mg per oral/intravenous once daily for 5 days
Limitations-of-use: Reserve fluoroquinolones for patients who do not have other available treatment options for acute sinusitis
Acute Bacterial Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis
500 mg per oral/intravenous once daily for greater than 7 days
Limitations-of-use: Reserve fluoroquinolones for patients who do not have other available treatment options for acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
Inhalational Anthrax
Postexposure therapy
500 mg PerOral once daily for 60 days, beginning as soon as possible after exposure
Skin/Skin Structure Infections
Uncomplicated: 500 mg per oral/intravenous once daily for 7-10 days
Complicated: 750 mg per oral/intravenous once daily for 7-14 days
Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis
500 mg per oral/intravenous once daily for 28 days
Complicated Urinary Tract Infections & Acute Pyelonephritis
250 mg per oral/intravenous once daily for 10 days or 750 mg per oral/intravenous once daily for 5 days
Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections
250 mg per oral/intravenous once daily for 3 days
Limitations-of-use: Reserve fluoroquinolones for patients who do not have other available treatment options for uncomplicated urinary tract infections
Plague
Indicated for treatment and prophylaxis of plague, including pneumonic and septicemic plague, caused by Yersinia pestis in adults and pediatric patients, aged 6 months or older
500 mg per oral/intravenous once daily for 10-14 days
Acne Vulgaris (Off-label)
100 mg PerOral every 8hr for 4 weeks
Epididymitis (Off-label)
500 mg PerOral everyDay for 10 days
Side Effects of Levofloxacin
1-10%
Nausea (7%)
Headache (6%)
Diarrhea (5%)
Insomnia (4%)
Constipation (3%)
Dizziness (3%)
Dyspepsia (2%)
Rash (2%)
Vomiting (2%)
Chest pain (1%)
Dyspnea (1%)
Edema (1%)
Fatigue (1%)
Injection-site reaction (1%)
Moniliasis (1%)
Pruritus (1%)
Vaginitis (1%)