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| Active Ingredient | LEVOFLOXACIN |
| Therapeutic Class | QUINOLONES |
| Indications | Community -acquired pneumonia, urinary -tract infections, chronic prostatitis, complicated skin and soft tissue infections. |
| Caution | Constipation; flatulence (in adults); hyperhidrosis (in adults). The drug should be discontinued if psychiatric, neurological, or hypersensitivity reactions (including severe rash) occur. |
| Dose Range | Adult: 250 to 500 mg once or twice daily for 7 to 14 days depending on the severity and nature of the infection. Chronic prostatitis: 500mg once daily for 28 days. |
| Drug Interactions | |
| Pregnancy | Avoid in pregnancy—shown to cause arthropathy in animal studies; safer alternati More ... |
| Breast Feeding | Manufacturer advises use only if potential benefit outweighs risk. |