LEVOFLOXACIN tablet, film coated

Country: Amerika Syarikat

Bahasa: Inggeris

Sumber: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Bahan aktif:

LEVOFLOXACIN (UNII: 6GNT3Y5LMF) (LEVOFLOXACIN ANHYDROUS - UNII:RIX4E89Y14)

Boleh didapati daripada:

Sandoz Inc

INN (Nama Antarabangsa):

LEVOFLOXACIN

Komposisi:

LEVOFLOXACIN ANHYDROUS 250 mg

Laluan pentadbiran:

ORAL

Jenis preskripsi:

PRESCRIPTION DRUG

Tanda-tanda terapeutik:

   Levofloxacin tablets are indicated in adult patients for the treatment of nosocomial pneumonia due to methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus , Pseudomonas aeruginosa , Serratia marcescens , Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, or Streptococcus pneumoniae . Adjunctive therapy should be used as clinically indicated. Where Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a documented or presumptive pathogen, combination therapy with an anti-pseudomonal β-lactam is recommended [see Clinical Studies (14.1)]. Levofloxacin tablets are indicated in adult patients for the treatment of community-acquired pneumonia due to methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus , Streptococcus pneumoniae (including multi-drug-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae [MDRSP]), Haemophilus influenzae , Haemophilus parainfluenzae , Klebsiella pneumoniae , Moraxella catarrhalis , Chlamydophila pneumoniae , Legionella pneumophila , or Mycoplasma pneumoniae [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) and Clinical Studies (14.2)].

Ringkasan produk:

Levofloxacin tablets, USP are supplied as 250 mg, 500 mg, and 750 mg octagonal, biconvex, film-coated tablets. Levofloxacin tablets are packaged in bottles in the following configurations: Levofloxacin tablets, USP should be stored at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature] in well-closed containers.

Status kebenaran:

Abbreviated New Drug Application

Risalah maklumat

Sandoz Inc
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Medication Guide
Levofloxacin Tablets, USP
(lee-voe-FLOX-ah-sin)
250 mg, 500 mg, and 750 mg
What is the most important information I should know about
levofloxacin tablets?
Levofloxacin tablets, a fluoroquinolone antibiotic, can cause serious
side effects. Some of these serious side
effects can happen at the same time and could result in death.
If you have any of the following serious side effects while you take
levofloxacin tablets, you should stop
taking levofloxacin tablets immediately and get medical help right
away.
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Tendon rupture or swelling of the tendon (tendinitis).
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Tendon problems can happen in people of all ages who take levofloxacin
tablets. Tendons are tough
cords of tissue that connect muscles to bones. Some tendon problems
include:
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pain
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swelling
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tears and swelling of tendons including the back of the ankle
(Achilles), shoulder, hand, or other
tendon sites.
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The risk of getting tendon problems while you take levofloxacin
tablets is higher if you:
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are over 60 years of age
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are taking steroids (corticosteroids)
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have had a kidney, heart or lung transplant
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Tendon problems can happen in people who do not have the above risk
factors when they take
levofloxacin tablets.
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Other reasons that can increase your risk of tendon problems can
include:
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physical activity or exercise
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kidney failure
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tendon problems in the past, such as in people with rheumatoid
arthritis (RA)
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Stop taking levofloxacin tablets immediately and get medical help
right away at the first sign of tendon
pain, swelling or inflammation. Avoid exercise and using the affected
area.
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The most common area of pain and swelling is the Achilles tendon at
the back of your ankle. This can
also happen with other tendons. You may need a different antibiotic
that is not a fluoroquinolone to
treat your infection.
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Tendon rupture can happen while you are taking or after you have
finished taking levofloxacin tablets.
Tendon ruptures can happen within hours or days of taking levofloxacin
tablets

Ciri produk

LEVOFLOXACIN- LEVOFLOXACIN TABLET, FILM COATED
SANDOZ INC
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HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
THESE HIGHLIGHTS DO NOT INCLUDE ALL THE INFORMATION NEEDED TO USE
LEVOFLOXACIN TABLETS
SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY. SEE FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION FOR
LEVOFLOXACIN TABLETS.
LEVOFLOXACIN TABLETS, FOR ORAL USE
INITIAL U.S. APPROVAL: 1996
WARNING: SERIOUS ADVERSE REACTIONS INCLUDING TENDINITIS, TENDON
RUPTURE,
PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM EFFECTS AND EXACERBATION
OF MYASTHENIA GRAVIS
_SEE FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION FOR COMPLETE BOXED WARNING._
FLUOROQUINOLONES, INCLUDING LEVOFLOXACIN, HAVE BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH
DISABLING AND
POTENTIALLY IRREVERSIBLE SERIOUS ADVERSE REACTIONS THAT HAVE OCCURRED
TOGETHER (5.1)_,_
INCLUDING:
DISCONTINUE LEVOFLOXACIN IMMEDIATELY AND AVOID THE USE OF
FLUOROQUINOLONES, INCLUDING
LEVOFLOXACIN, IN PATIENTS WHO EXPERIENCE ANY OF THESE SERIOUS ADVERSE
REACTIONS (5.1)
FLUOROQUINOLONES, INCLUDING LEVOFLOXACIN, MAY EXACERBATE MUSCLE
WEAKNESS IN PATIENTS
WITH MYASTHENIA GRAVIS. AVOID LEVOFLOXACIN IN PATIENTS WITH A KNOWN
HISTORY OF
MYASTHENIA GRAVIS _[SEE WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.5)]._
BECAUSE FLUOROQUINOLONES, INCLUDING LEVOFLOXACIN, HAVE BEEN ASSOCIATED
WITH SERIOUS
ADVERSE REACTIONS (5.1 TO 5.15)_,_ RESERVE LEVOFLOXACIN FOR USE IN
PATIENTS WHO HAVE NO
ALTERNATIVE TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING INDICATIONS:
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Levofloxacin tablets are a fluoroquinolone antibacterial indicated in
adults (18 years of age and older) with
infections caused by designated, susceptible bacteria and in pediatric
patients where indicated (1, 12.4)_._
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Usage
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the
effectiveness of levofloxacin
tablets and other antibacterial drugs, levofloxacin tablets should be
used only to treat or prevent infections
that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria
(1.15)_._
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
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TENDINITIS AND TENDON RUPTURE (5.2)
PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY (5.3)
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