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Pneumonia

Pneumonia is inflammation in the lungs, usually caused by an infection. It can bring a cough, shortness of breath, fever, chest pain and aching, either suddenly or over several days.

Lquin

Levofloxacin

250mg · 500mg · 750mg

Levofloxacin tablets for bacterial infections and pneumonia. This antibiotic carries a small risk of tendon injury, so it is reserved for certain infections.

From$0.49/ tabletView

Vantin

Cefpodoxime Proxetil

100mg · 200mg

Cefpodoxime proxetil tablets for bacterial infections and pharyngitis. It stops bacteria from building cell walls, causing them to die.

From$2.15/ tabletView

Key points

  • Severity varies: babies, older people and people with heart or lung conditions can become seriously ill.
  • Symptoms may include coughing up mucus, feeling unwell or confusion, especially in older people.
  • Treatment can include antibiotics when a bacterial infection is involved, and some people need hospital treatment.

Medicines listed for Pneumonia

The catalogue lists Lquin and Vantin for pneumonia, an illness affecting the lungs. They contain Levofloxacin and Cefpodoxime Proxetil, which are antibiotic ingredients. Both products are tablets, with strengths shown in the catalogue for each medicine.

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