Levofloxacin Hemihydrate Eq. to Levofloxacin I.P. 0.5% w/v
Pharmacology
Mode Of Action:
Levotak Levofloxacin Eye Drops is a broad-spectrum antibiotic having activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It functions by inhibiting the two type II topoisomerase enzymes, DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV. Topoisomerase IV is responsible for DNA separation and duplication whereas DNA gyrase, is responsible for joining new DNA Strands. Restriction to both the mechanisms results in killing the bacteria.
Indication and Usage
In Bacterial Conjunctivitis caused due to the following susceptible strains:
GRAM NEGATIVE
Escherichia coli
Haemophilus influenzae
Klebsiella pneumoniae
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Legionella pneumophila
Moraxella catarrhalis
Proteus mirabilis
ATYPICAL BACTERIAL PATHOGENS
Chlamydophila pneumoniae
Mycoplasma pneumoniae
GRAM POSITIVE
Staphylococcus aureus
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Staphylococcus epidermidis
Enterococcus faecalis
Streptococcus pyogenes
Dosage and Administration
For Pediatrics (1-16 Years) : Instill 1-2 Drops of Levotak Eye Drops into the affected eyes three times a Day.
For Adults: Instill 1-2 Drops of Levotak Eye Drops into the affected eyes every 2 hours a day in awake state.
Or as directed by the Specialist
Warning and Precaution
If irritation persists discontinue the usage and contact the physician.
For external use not for injection.
Growth of Resistant Organisms with Prolonged Use
Avoidance of Contact Lens Wear
Adverse Effect: Prolong use may cause headache, blurred vision, burning sensation, Blepharitis, Eye Irritation, Punctate Keratitis, Keratitis And Ocular Pruritus.
Levotak (Eye Drops)
“A BROAD SPECTRUM FLUOROQUINOLONE ANTIBACTERIAL”
Composition:
Levofloxacin Hemihydrate Eq. to Levofloxacin I.P. 0.5% w/v
Pharmacology
Mode Of Action:
Levotak Levofloxacin Eye Drops is a broad-spectrum antibiotic having activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It functions by inhibiting the two type II topoisomerase enzymes, DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV. Topoisomerase IV is responsible for DNA separation and duplication whereas DNA gyrase, is responsible for joining new DNA Strands. Restriction to both the mechanisms results in killing the bacteria.
Indication and Usage
In Bacterial Conjunctivitis caused due to the following susceptible strains:
GRAM NEGATIVE
Escherichia coli
Haemophilus influenzae
Klebsiella pneumoniae
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Legionella pneumophila
Moraxella catarrhalis
Proteus mirabilis
ATYPICAL BACTERIAL PATHOGENS
Chlamydophila pneumoniae
Mycoplasma pneumoniae
GRAM POSITIVE
Staphylococcus aureus
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Staphylococcus epidermidis
Enterococcus faecalis
Streptococcus pyogenes
Dosage and Administration
For Pediatrics (1-16 Years) : Instill 1-2 Drops of Levotak Eye Drops into the affected eyes three times a Day.
For Adults: Instill 1-2 Drops of Levotak Eye Drops into the affected eyes every 2 hours a day in awake state.
Or as directed by the Specialist
Warning and Precaution
If irritation persists discontinue the usage and contact the physician.
For external use not for injection.
Growth of Resistant Organisms with Prolonged Use
Avoidance of Contact Lens Wear
Adverse Effect: Prolong use may cause headache, blurred vision, burning sensation, Blepharitis, Eye Irritation, Punctate Keratitis, Keratitis And Ocular Pruritus.
