Leovin 500mg Injection

Leovin 500mg Injection, made by Medipak, is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic. Its active ingredient is Levofloxacin 500mg, and it is used for pneumonia, chest infections, sinusitis, urinary tract infections, prostate infections, typhoid fever and skin infections. Pack size: 1 vialx100ml injection.

Uses of Leovin 500mg Injection

Leovin 500mg Injection is used for bacterial infections such as community-acquired pneumonia, flare-ups of chronic bronchitis, sinusitis, urinary tract and kidney infections, chronic prostate infection, and skin and soft tissue infections. Doctors usually keep fluoroquinolones for infections where other antibiotics are not suitable.

How Leovin 500mg Injection works

Levofloxacin blocks enzymes called DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, which bacteria need to copy their DNA and multiply. Without them the bacteria die.

Possible side effects

Common side effects of Leovin 500mg Injection include:

• Nausea or diarrhoea
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Trouble sleeping
• Stomach pain

Stop taking it and contact your doctor at once if you get pain or swelling in a tendon (especially the heel), numbness or burning in the hands or feet, a fast or irregular heartbeat, mood changes, or signs of an allergic reaction.

Precautions and warnings

• It is not normally used in children, teenagers who are still growing, or during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
• Tell your doctor if you have epilepsy, heart rhythm problems, myasthenia gravis, diabetes or a history of tendon problems, or if you are over 60 or take steroids.
• Keep a gap of a few hours between Leovin 500mg Injection and antacids, iron, zinc or calcium supplements, as they reduce its absorption.
• Avoid strong sunlight while taking it, as your skin may burn more easily.
• Finish the full course your doctor prescribes.

Storage

Store as directed on the pack, protected from light. Injections should only be prepared and given by a doctor, nurse or other trained healthcare professional. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Buy Leovin 500mg Injection online in Pakistan

Order Leovin 500mg Injection from Medimart and get genuine medicines delivered to your door in 2 to 3 working days, with cash on delivery available across Pakistan. You can also compare other brands of Levofloxacin by price and pack size. This is a prescription medicine, so please use it only as advised by your doctor.

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Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.