Name: Loxof 500mg Tablet 10'S
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Introduction About LOXOF 500MG TABLET

LOXOF
500MG TABLET contains Levofloxacin, which belongs to the group of
medicines called Antibiotics. LOXOF 500MG TABLET is used to manage
infections of acute sinusitis, lungs (such as long-term breathing
problems/pneumonia), urinary tract (including kidney and bladder),
prostate gland, and skin & soft tissue (including muscles) in
affected individuals.

It is also used to reduce the chances of
getting anthrax (pulmonary disease) or worsening of the disease after
getting exposed to anthrax-causing bacteria.

LOXOF 500MG TABLET
is not recommended for use in patients allergic to levofloxacin and/or
other quinolone antibiotics (such as moxifloxacin, ciprofloxacin, and
ofloxacin). It is also not recommended for use in patients suffering
from epilepsy (seizure) and/or tendinitis (inflammation/irritation of
the tendon).

Before taking LOXOF 500MG TABLET, inform your doctor
if you have/had brain damage (due to stroke/other brain injury),
diabetes, myasthenia gravis (long-term neuromuscular junction disease),
aneurysm (a condition that occurs due to bulge or enlargement of a large
blood vessel), organ transplantation, heart problems (such as very slow
heart rhythm, weak heart, myocardial infarction), kidney problems,
and/or liver problems.

LOXOF 500MG TABLET is not recommended for
use during pregnancy or in women planning for pregnancy. It is also not
recommended for use in breastfeeding women.

LOXOF 500MG TABLET is
not recommended for use in children and adolescents (aged below 18
years). The medicine can be used with caution in elderly patients (aged
above 60 years) after consulting the doctor.

The most common side
effects after taking LOXOF 500MG TABLET are sleeping problems,
headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and/or diarrhea. Consult your
doctor if any of these symptoms worsen.

Uses Of LOXOF 500MG TABLET

Manage
infections of acute sinusitis, lungs (such as long-term breathing
problems/pneumonia), urinary tract (including kidney and bladder),
prostate gland, and skin & soft tissue (including muscles) in
affected individuals
Reduces the risk of getting anthrax
(pulmonary disease) or worsening of the disease after getting exposed to
anthrax-causing bacteria

How LOXOF 500MG TABLET Works

LOXOF
500MG TABLET works by inhibiting DNA gyrase (an enzyme responsible for
DNA synthesis) in bacteria, which results in the destruction of
bacterial cell structure, thus managing the occurrence of bacterial
infection in affected individuals.

How to use LOXOF 500MG TABLET

Take
LOXOF 500MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine
with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor
will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your
age, body weight, and disease condition.

Side Effects Of LOXOF 500MG TABLET

Common

sleeping problems
headache, dizziness
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

Uncommon

candidiasis (a fungal infection)
anxiety, confusion, nervousness, sleepiness, trembling, and spinning sensation
shortness of breath
altered taste, loss of appetite, stomach upset, indigestion, stomach ache, flatulence, constipation
itching, skin rash, red itchy welts, hyperhidrosis (increased sweating)
joint and muscle pain
general weakness

Rare

signs of low blood sugar such as shakiness, sweating, headache, hunger, and/or nausea
depression, mental problems, agitation, abnormal dreams/nightmares
tingling sensation in hands and feet
hearing impairment (tinnitus), blurred vision
fever, racing heartbeat, low blood pressure, muscle weakness
interstitial nephritis (allergic kidney reaction associated with altered kidney function and occasional kidney failure)
sharply demarcated, erythematous patches with/without blisters

Stop taking LOXOF 500MG TABLET and consult your doctor immediately in case you experience:

signs of allergic reaction such as rash, swallowing/breathing problems, swelling of lips/face/throat/tongue
fits
signs
of DRESS (Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms) such
as widespread rash, high fever, liver enzyme elevations, white blood
cell abnormalities, and/or enlarged lymph nodes
signs of SIADH
(syndrome associated with impaired water excretion and low levels of
sodium) such as nausea, vomiting, cramps, and/or irritability
bruising and bleeding due to thrombocytopenia (a condition that occurs due to a lowering of blood platelet count)
neutropenia (low white blood cell count)
signs of hypersensitivity reaction (exaggerated immune response) such as skin rash, red itchy welts, fever, shortness of breath
change in psychotic reactions such as hallucinations, paranoia
serious
skin reactions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal
necrolysis (associated with signs such as reddish macules/circular
patches with central blisters on the trunk, skin peeling, ulcers of the
mouth/throat/nose/genitals/eyes preceded by fever and flu-like symptoms)
signs
of liver problems such as loss of appetite, skin and eyes becoming
yellow in colour, dark-coloured urine, itching, and/or abdomen
signs of neuropathy (nerve damage) such as burning, tingling, pain, and/or numbness
signs of severe bowel problems such as watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, fever
pain and inflammation in tendons/ligaments
signs
of agranulocytosis (a condition that occurs due to the lowering of
white blood cells) such as fever, sore throat, and/or a general feeling
of being unwell
loss of circulation due to anaphylactic shock (severe allergic reaction)
temporary loss of consciousness/posture (syncope)
temporary loss of vision
signs of prolongation of QT interval such as abnormal fast heart rhythm, cardiac arrest, alteration of the heart rhythm
signs
of aortic aneurysm (a large bulge in the aortic artery) and dissection
(a tear in the inner layer of the aortic artery), such as sudden, severe
pain in your abdomen, chest, or back
rapid onset of shortness
of breath (especially when you lie down flat in your bed), swelling of
ankles, feet, and abdomen, and/or new onset of heart palpitations
inflammation of pancreas
inflammation of liver
pain/inflammation of tendon in ankle, wrist, elbow, shoulder, and/or knee
rhabdomyolysis (condition marked by muscle rupture and muscle destruction)
suicidal thoughts/actions
porphyria (a very rare metabolic disease)
impaired eyesight or other eye disturbances

How To Manage Side Effects

Diarrhea

Drink
plenty of water and stay hydrated. Try to avoid taking any medicine on
your own to manage diarrhea. Consult your doctor and inform them if the
symptom gets worse.

Dizziness Or Drowsiness

Try
to rest and get enough sleep. Try to avoid driving or operating any
tools or machines while you feel dizzy. Limit consumption of alcohol, as
it can aggravate dizziness. Consult and inform your doctor if the
symptom worsens.

Headache

If
LOXOF 500MG TABLET causes headache, then take rest and drink plenty of
fluids. Try to avoid drinking alcohol. Ask your doctor to recommend a
painkiller. Headaches should usually go away after the first week of
taking LOXOF 500MG TABLET. If it lasts more than a week or is severe,
inform your doctor.

Nausea And Vomiting

LOXOF
500MG TABLET should be taken with caution in elderly patients (aged
above 60 years). Consult your doctor before taking the medicine.

Others

LOXOF 500MG TABLET is not recommended for use if you:

have/ever had epilepsy (seizure)
have/ever had tendinitis (inflammation/irritation of tendon) after management with quinolone antibiotics

Before taking LOXOF 500MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you:

have had damage to your brain due to a stroke or other brain injury
are suffering from glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (a genetic disorder of red blood cells)
have ever had mental health problems
are diabetic
suffer from myasthenia gravis (long-term neuromuscular junction disease)
have a history of aneurysm (bulge or enlargement of a large blood vessel)
suffer
from connective tissue disorders such as Marfan syndrome, vascular
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Turner syndrome, and Sjogren’s syndrome
have a salt imbalance in the blood
suffer
from vascular disorders such as Takayasu arteritis, giant cell
arteritis, Behçet´s disease, high blood pressure, or known
atherosclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis
have ever developed a severe skin rash/peeling, blistering, and/or mouth sores after taking the medicine
have received an organ transplant

Weight	17.5 g

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Introduction About LOXOF 500MG TABLET

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How LOXOF 500MG TABLET Works

How to use LOXOF 500MG TABLET