Gen-Levo Tablet 500mg

About Gen-Levo Tablet 500mg

Gen-Levo Tablet 500mg Uses

• Community acquired pneumonia and acute bacterial sinusitis
• Complicated and uncomplicated urinary tract infections
• Acute pyelonephritis, a kidney infection
• Chronic bacterial prostatitis
• Complicated skin and soft tissue infections

Gen-Levo Tablet 500mg Benefits

• Once daily dosing improves how well patients stick to a full antibiotic course
• Broad spectrum action covers many common respiratory and urinary pathogens
• Reaches good levels in lung tissue, useful for chest infections
• Available as tablets and IV infusion, so treatment can step down easily

What Experts Say

Levofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic. It works by blocking two bacterial enzymes, DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, that bacteria need to copy and repair their genetic material. Without these enzymes working properly, the bacteria cannot multiply and eventually die off.

A 500 mg tablet once daily is a common dose for infections such as community acquired pneumonia, sinusitis, and complicated urinary tract infections, usually for seven to fourteen days depending on the site of infection. The full course should be completed even if symptoms improve early, otherwise resistant bacteria can survive.

Doctors avoid this medicine in children, pregnant women, and people with a history of tendon problems, since fluoroquinolones carry a risk of tendon rupture and nerve related side effects. Kidney function often guides the dose, since the drug is cleared mainly through the kidneys, and the interval between doses is stretched in patients with reduced kidney function.

Drug Class

• Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic

Gen-Levo Tablet 500mg formula

• Levofloxacin

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Gen-Levo Tablet 500mg?

• Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually one tablet once daily
• Swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water
• Take at least two hours before or after antacids, iron, or calcium supplements
• Drink plenty of water through the day while on this medicine
• Finish the complete course, even if you start feeling better after a few days

Drug Interactions

This medicine can interact with several other drugs, so tell your doctor everything you take, including over the counter products.

• Antacids, iron, and calcium: Reduce absorption of levofloxacin, so a two hour gap is needed
• Warfarin: Can increase bleeding risk, so clotting levels need closer monitoring
• NSAIDs: May raise the risk of nervous system side effects when combined with levofloxacin
• Corticosteroids: Increase the risk of tendon damage when taken together
• Other QT prolonging drugs: Combining them can raise the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm

Risks and warnings

• Tendon problems: Stop the medicine and call your doctor if you feel tendon pain or swelling, especially in the ankle or heel
• Nerve effects: Report any tingling, numbness, or burning pain in the arms or legs
• Heart rhythm: Use with caution if you have a known heart rhythm problem or take other QT prolonging drugs
• Sun sensitivity: Limit direct sun exposure, as this medicine can make skin more sensitive to sunlight
• Children and pregnancy: Generally avoided in children and during pregnancy unless clearly necessary

Gen-Levo Tablet 500mg Side Effects

This medicine is generally well tolerated, though some effects can occur.

• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Difficulty sleeping

Seek medical help right away if you notice these serious effects.

• Sudden tendon pain or swelling
• Numbness, tingling, or muscle weakness
• Irregular heartbeat or fainting
• Severe skin rash or blistering

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30°C in a dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight
• Keep the tablets in their original blister pack until use
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack