About Levocil Tablet 500mg
Levocil Tablet 500mg is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat respiratory, urinary and skin infections in adults.
Levocil Tablet 500mg 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
Levocil Tablet 500mg Benefits
- Once daily dosing improves adherence
- Broad spectrum activity against many gram positive and gram negative bacteria
- Good absorption and tissue penetration
- Effective when first line antibiotics fail or are not tolerated
What Experts Say
Physicians in Pakistan reserve Levocil Tablet 500mg for moderate to severe bacterial infections not responding to first line antibiotics.
The once daily 500mg dose reaches high concentrations in lung tissue, urine and skin.
Completing the full course prevents relapse and resistance.
Drug Class
- Fluoroquinolone antibiotic
- Third generation quinolone with broad spectrum coverage
Levocil Tablet 500mg Uses in Urdu
- سانس کی نالی کے انفیکشن جیسے نمونیا اور برونکائٹس کے علاج میں
- پیشاب کی نالی کے سادہ اور پیچیدہ انفیکشن میں
- ناک اور سائنس کے انفیکشن یعنی سائنوسائٹس میں
- جلد اور نرم بافتوں کے انفیکشن میں
- پروسٹیٹ گلینڈ کے دائمی بیکٹیریل انفیکشن میں
Levocil Tablet 500mg formula
How to use Levocil Tablet 500mg?
- Swallow whole with a full glass of water.
- Same time each day works best, with or without food.
- Milk, yogurt, antacids, calcium, iron and zinc supplements can block absorption; gap by at least two hours.
- Complete the full prescribed course.
- A missed dose should not be doubled.
Drug Interactions
- Antacids And Mineral Supplements: Reduce absorption if taken together.
- Warfarin: Can increase bleeding risk.
- NSAIDs: Can raise seizure risk.
- Corticosteroids: Further raise tendon rupture risk.
- Antidiabetic Drugs: Can cause unpredictable blood sugar swings.
- QT Prolonging Drugs: Raise risk of dangerous heart rhythm changes.
Risks and warnings
- Tendon Damage: Can weaken tendons and raise rupture risk, especially in patients above 60 or those on steroids.
- Nerve Effects: Long term use may cause peripheral neuropathy.
- Heart Rhythm Risk: Can prolong the QT interval.
- Sun Sensitivity: Pakistan's intense summer sun can trigger photosensitivity reactions.
- Blood Sugar Changes: Diabetic patients should monitor blood sugar closely.
- Kidney Function: Reduced kidney function needs dose adjustment.
Levocil Tablet 500mg Side Effects
- Nausea and stomach upset
- Diarrhea
- Headache and dizziness
- Difficulty sleeping
- Skin rash
- Tendon pain, swelling or rupture
- Numbness, tingling or weakness in hands and feet
- Irregular heartbeat or palpitations
- Severe watery or bloody diarrhea
- Confusion, tremors or seizures (rare)
- Allergic reactions including swelling of the face and throat
Storage Conditions
- Room temperature, below 30°C, away from direct heat.
- The blister strip should remain in its original box until needed.
- Direct sunlight and moisture can degrade the tablets.
- Children and pets should not have access.
- Discard tablets past their printed expiry date.
