Reskuin
Levofloxacin in Reskuin is a fluoroquinolone derivative which is effective to block the bacterial DNA gyrase, an enzyme that is needed in DNA replication.
It has adequate concentration to against microorganism in lung tissue so it just need once daily dose to kill the bacteria compared to other fluoroquinolone derivative.
Composition
Each tablet contains :
Levofloxacin 250 mg
Levofloxacin 500 mg
Per ml infusion contains Levofloxacin 5 mg
Indication
Infections with susceptible microorganisms, such as in acute maxillary sinusitis, acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, community-acquired pneumonia, uncomplicated skin & skin structure infections, complicated UTI & acute pyelonephritis
Infections with susceptible microorganisms, such as in acute maxillary sinusitis, acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, community-acquired pneumonia, uncomplicated skin & skin structure infections, complicated UTI & acute pyelonephritis
Contra Indication
Hypersensitive to Levofloxacin & Quinolones
Hypersensitive to Levofloxacin & Quinolones
Warning
– Renal insufficiency; excessive exposure to sunlight should be avoided
– Known or suspected CNS disorder that may predispose to seizures or lower the seizure threshold
– Diabetic patient
– Renal insufficiency; excessive exposure to sunlight should be avoided
– Known or suspected CNS disorder that may predispose to seizures or lower the seizure threshold
– Diabetic patient
Adverse Reaction
Diarrhea; nausea; vaginitis; flatulence; pruritus; rash; abdominal pain; genital moniliasis; dizziness; dyspepsia; insomnia; taste perversion; vomiting; anorexia; anxiety; constipation; edema; fatigue; headache; increased sweating; leucorrhea; malaise; nervousness; sleep disorders; tremor; urticaria
Diarrhea; nausea; vaginitis; flatulence; pruritus; rash; abdominal pain; genital moniliasis; dizziness; dyspepsia; insomnia; taste perversion; vomiting; anorexia; anxiety; constipation; edema; fatigue; headache; increased sweating; leucorrhea; malaise; nervousness; sleep disorders; tremor; urticaria
Dosage
Tablet : 250-500 mg once daily fo 7-14 days
Infusion : 800 mg by slow IV infusion once daily
Tablet : 250-500 mg once daily fo 7-14 days
Infusion : 800 mg by slow IV infusion once daily
Presentation
Box / 1 strip @ 10 tablets (Levofloxacin 250 mg)
Box / 1 strip @ 10 tablets (Levofloxacin 500 mg)
Infusion bottle 100 ml
Box / 1 strip @ 10 tablets (Levofloxacin 250 mg)
Box / 1 strip @ 10 tablets (Levofloxacin 500 mg)
Infusion bottle 100 ml
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