Floxer Tablet 250mg

About Floxer Tablet 250mg

Floxer Tablet 250mg Uses

• Community acquired pneumonia and acute bacterial bronchitis
• Complicated and uncomplicated urinary tract infections
• Acute bacterial sinusitis
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Chronic bacterial prostatitis

Drug Class

• Fluoroquinolone antibiotic

What Experts Say

Levofloxacin belongs to the fluoroquinolone class of antibiotics. Clinicians usually reserve it for infections that do not respond well to first line drugs like amoxicillin. It blocks two bacterial enzymes, DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, stopping bacteria from copying their genetic material and multiplying inside the body.

Treatment guidelines list fluoroquinolones among second line options for community acquired pneumonia, complicated urinary infections, and chronic prostatitis. Growing antibiotic resistance means many health authorities now advise reserving levofloxacin for cases where safer, narrower spectrum antibiotics are unsuitable or have already failed to clear the infection.

Regulators classify levofloxacin as a prescription only medicine because of its tendon, nerve, and heart rhythm risks. Experts recommend avoiding it in children, pregnant women, and people with a history of tendon problems, and they advise completing the full prescribed course even if symptoms improve early.

Floxer Tablet 250mg formula

• Levofloxacin 250mg

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Floxer Tablet 250mg?

• Take Floxer Tablet 250mg by mouth, with or without food, at the same time each day
• Swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water
• Complete the entire course your doctor prescribes, usually 7 to 14 days depending on the infection
• Space antacids, calcium, iron, or zinc supplements at least 2 hours away from a dose since they reduce absorption
• Drink plenty of water throughout the day while on treatment

Drug Interactions

• Antacids and mineral supplements: Calcium, magnesium, iron, and zinc reduce levofloxacin absorption when taken together
• Warfarin: Levofloxacin can increase the blood thinning effect and raise bleeding risk
• NSAIDs: Combined use with drugs like ibuprofen may raise the risk of seizures
• Corticosteroids: Increases the risk of tendon rupture when used together
• Antiarrhythmic drugs: Raises the risk of dangerous heart rhythm changes

Risks and warnings

• May increase the risk of tendon rupture or tendinitis, especially in people over 60 or those on steroids
• Can cause peripheral neuropathy, with tingling, numbness, or weakness in the hands and feet
• Carries a risk of QT interval prolongation and irregular heart rhythm
• Not recommended during pregnancy, breastfeeding, or in children under 18 due to effects on developing joints
• Needs cautious use in people with epilepsy or a history of seizures
• Sun exposure should be limited since levofloxacin can increase skin sensitivity to sunlight

Floxer Tablet 250mg Side Effects

• Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
• Headache and dizziness
• Abdominal pain
• Insomnia
• Rash or itching
• Tendon pain or swelling, needing immediate medical care
• Irregular heartbeat or palpitations, needing immediate medical care

Storage Conditions

Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children.