Levofloxacin

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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Chemotherapy drug, gyrase inhibitor.

Spectrum of action
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see below Ofloxacin.

Indication
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Ambulantly acquired pneumonia, complete urinary tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, acute sinusitis, acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis.

Limited indication
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Severe pneumococcal pneumonia, simultaneous treatment with NSAIDs or theophylline, avoid treatment with UV light, patients with G6PDH deficiency

Dosage and method of use
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For skin and soft tissue infections 250 mg once/day or 500 mg 1-2 times/day p.o.

Note! Elimination in patients with liver cirrhosis reduced, dose reduction!

Standard concentration
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5 mg/ml in eye drops.

Undesirable effects
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S.u. Ofloxacin.

Contraindication
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Pregnancy, nursing.

Preparations
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Tavanic, Oftaquix eye drops

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020