Lquin
Levofloxacin tablets for bacterial infections and pneumonia. This antibiotic carries a small risk of tendon injury, so it is reserved for certain infections.
- Category
- Antibiotics
- Active ingredient
- Levofloxacin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 250mg · 500mg · 750mg
Prescription and consultation requirements for Lquin vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Lquin details
- Conditions
- Bacterial Infections · Pneumonia · Acute Pyelonephritis
- Alternative names
- levofloxacin
- Therapeutic class
- Fluoroquinolone
- Pharmacological class
- Antibacterial
- Known off-label uses
- anthrax exposure
- Minor side effects
- nausea; diarrhoea; headache
- Moderate side effects
- insomnia; dizziness; abdominal pain
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Manufacturer
- Lupin Ltd
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Antacids; Theophylline; Amiodarone
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Contraindications
myasthenia gravis; history of fluoroquinolone tendonitis; hypersensitivity to fluoroquinolones
Serious side effects
tendon rupture, requires immediate medical attention; peripheral neuropathy, requires immediate medical attention; aortic aneurysm rupture, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Levofloxacin tablets for bacterial infections and pneumonia. This antibiotic carries a small risk of tendon injury, so it is reserved for certain infections.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV enzymes, preventing microbial transcription, repair, and cell division.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Avoid in pregnancy due to potential risk of cartilage damage. Breastfeeding: Avoid.