What is the composition of levofloxacin?
Each film-coated tablet of Levofloxacin 500mg Film-coated Tablets contains 500mg of levofloxacin equivalent to 512.46mg of levofloxacin hemihydrate. Each 500mg film-coated tablet contains 7.68mg of lactose monohydrate.
How do you dilute levofloxacin?
For example, to prepare a 500 mg dose using the 20 mL vial (25 mg/mL), withdraw 20 mL and dilute with a compatible intravenous solution to a total volume of 100 mL….Stability / Miscellaneous.
| Intravenous Fluids | Final pH of LEVAQUIN® Solution |
|---|---|
| 5% Dextrose, 0.45% Sodium Chloride, and 0.15% Potassium Chloride Injection | 4.61 |
How is levofloxacin administered IV?
Method of administration Levofloxacin Ibigen solution for infusion is administered by slow intravenous infusion once or twice daily. The infusion time must be at least 30 minutes for 250 mg or 60 minutes for 500 mg Levofloxacin Ibigen solution for infusion (see section 4.4).
What is levofloxacin injection used for?
Levofloxacin injection is used to treat infections such as pneumonia; and kidney, prostate (a male reproductive gland), and skin infections.
Does levofloxacin come in liquid?
Levofloxacin oral liquid should be taken 1 hour before or 2 hours after eating. Measure your dose with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup. You may take levofloxacin tablets with meals or on an empty stomach.
Is levofloxacin bacteriostatic or bactericidal?
Levofloxacin has in vitro activity against a wide range of gram-negative and gram- positive microorganisms. Levofloxacin is often bactericidal at concentrations equal to or slightly greater than inhibitory concentrations.
Can Levaquin be crushed?
You may break the tablets in half along the score line if needed, but do not crush or chew the tablets. Do not take indigestion remedies (antacids) or medicines containing iron or zinc (such as multivitamin tablets) during the two hours before you take levofloxacin, or during the two hours after you have taken a dose.
What is ofloxacin injection?
Ofloxacin is a broad-spectrum fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections that cause bronchitis, pneumonia, chlamydia, gonorrhea, skin infections, urinary tract infections, and infections of the prostate. Ofloxacin is available under the following different brand names: Floxin.
Does Levaquin come in liquid form?
Does levofloxacin have injection?
This medication is given by injection into a vein as directed by your doctor, usually once a day over at least 1 hour. The dosage and length of treatment depend on your condition and response to treatment.