levoquin 500

levoquin 500
levoquin 500 mg Tablet is an antibiotic, used in the treatment of bacterial infections in adults and children (>6months age). It is also use in treating infections of the urinary tract, nose, throat, skin and lungs (pneumonia). It cures the infection by stopping the further growth of the causative microorganisms.

levoquin 500 mg Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It may be take with or without food, preferably at a fixed time. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned.

You may have a headache, dizziness, nausea, and constipation as side effects of this medicine. These are usually temporary and resolves on its own, but please consult your doctor if it bothers you or persists for a longer duration. Diarrhea may also occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.

You should not take this medicine if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Special care should be taken in people with kidney problems while taking this medicine.

USES OF LEVOQUIN TABLET

Treatment of Bacterial infections

BENEFITS OF LEVOQUIN TABLET

In Treatment of Bacterial infections
levoquin 500 mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine which can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the ear, nose, throat, lungs, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissues in adults and children. It works by killing and stopping the growth of the bacteria causing the infection.
This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.

SIDE EFFECTS OF LEVOQUIN TABLET 

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Levoquin

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Constipation
• Diarrhea

HOW TO USE LEVOQUIN TABLET

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. levoquin 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid levoquin 500 mg Tablet with dairy products such as milk, cheese, curd, butter, paneer and ice cream.

HOW LEVOQUIN TABLET WORKS

levoquin 500 mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase. This prevents the bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing them.

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