Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Levofloxacin
Chemical Class
Piperazine
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
J01MA12, S01AE05
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Lebest?
Uses
Levofloxacin is an antibiotic that that may be used to treat different types of bacterial infections. Levofloxacin may also be used to tr...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Piperazine
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antibiotics pharmacological group
It is of Semi Synthetic origin and belongs to Piperazine. It belongs to DNA Gyrase inhibitor pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antibiotics pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Levofloxacin is 361.36.
How to Take It
1
Adult · IV
500 mg — 12 hourly
2
Adult · PO
250 to 500 mg — 12 hourly
3
Adult
Scraped Dose
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets about levofloxacin. Take levofloxacin with water, at the same time each day. Drink extra fluids
4
Child
Not recommende for this age group
5
Child
10 mg/kg — As recommended.
Safety Alerts
You should not use levofloxacin if you are allergic to it or other fluoroquinolones (such as ciprofloxacin , gemifloxacin, moxifloxacin , norfloxacin, ofloxacin , and others)
Levofloxacin may cause swelling or tearing of a tendon (the fiber that connects bones to muscles in the body) , especially in the Achilles' tendon of the heel
This can happen during treatment or up to several months after you stop taking levofloxacin
Tendon problems may be more likely in certain people (children and older adults, or people who use steroid medicine or have had an organ transplant)
Tell your doctor if you have ever had: tendon problems, bone problems, arthritis or other joint problems (especially in children)
Important Warnings
Levofloxacin can cause serious side effects, including tendon problems, nerve damage, serious mood or behavior changes, or low blood sugar
Stop using levofloxacin and call your doctor at once if you have symptoms such as: headache , hunger, irritability, numbness, tingling, burning pain, confusion, agitation , paranoia, problems with memory or concentration, thoughts of suicide, or sudden pain or movement problems in any of your joints
In rare cases, levofloxacin may cause damage to your aorta, which could lead to dangerous bleeding or death
Get emergency medical help if you have severe and constant pain in your chest, stomach, or back
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to levofloxacin (hivesdifficult breathingswelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (feversore throatburning in your eyesskin painred or purple skin rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling). Levofloxacin can cause serious side effectsincluding tendon problemsside effects on your nerves (which may cause permanent nerve damage)serious mood or behavior changes (after just one dose)or low blood sugar (which can lead to coma). Stop taking this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have: low blood sugar - headachehungersweatingirritabilitydizziness
Drug Interactions
Some medicines can make levofloxacin much less effective when taken at the same time. If you take any of the following medicines
take your levofloxacin dose 2 hours before or 2 hours after you take the other medicine. antacids that contain magnesium or aluminum (such as Maalox
Mylanta
or Rolaids )
or the ulcer medicine sucralfate ( Carafate )
didanosine (Videx) powder or chewable tablets
or vitamin or mineral supplements that contain aluminum
iron
Storage
Inj (Reconstituted soln) Store at room temperature or refrigerator. Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight and Heat. Use within 2 weeks if refrigerated and within 2 weeks if kept at room temperature. Tab Store Below 30°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 439.92
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 10 · approved 27 Jan, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 10Rs 439.92
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