Levobact 0.5% Eye Drop

This medication is for external use only. Take it in the portion and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the mark and leaflet present inside the box/pack for bearings before use. Keep the item in its original packaging. No special storage conditions are required. Try not to utilize the item after the bottle has been open for more than 1 month. Try not to utilize Otiflox after the expiry date which is expressed on the container and bottle after exp. The expiry date alludes to the most recent day of that month. Hold the dropper near the eye without contacting it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medication inside the ear.

Levobact Drops 0.5 % Eye Drops is an antibiotic medication which performs its action by treating bacterial eye infections by preventing the bacteria growth. It does so stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase.

This medication has some common adverse effects which can be extraordinary or extreme, relies on the clinical state of the patient. These responses could possibly happen reliably and some of them are remarkable anyway genuine. This is genuinely not an all-out once-over and if you experience any of the below-mentioned infection, contact your specialist immediately. Here are some antagonistic impacts of Otobiotic Plus Eye Drop which are as per the following: Eye irritation and Burning sensation.

• Eye Infection

• Allergy

• Hypersensitivity

• Eye Irritation

• Burning Sensation In Eye

• How long is the duration of effect?

  This medicine is excreted largely in urine and the effect lasts for a duration of 16 to 20 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The effect can be observed within 1 to 3 hours of administration of the dose.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medication is extremely unsafe to be used during pregnancy. Studies carried out on humans and animals have shown significant adverse effects on the fetus. Doctor consultation is recommended in such cases.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendency has been reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  The medication should not be consumed by breastfeeding mothers as there is a higher risk of side-effects on the infant. You are suggested to consult your doctor to discuss the potential benefits and risks before taking this medication.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Levobact 0.5% Eye Drop , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Ototop Eye Drop

  Ajanta Pharma Ltd

• Levotop Eye Drop

  Ajanta Pharma Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of Levobact 0.5% Eye Drop, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it's almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Levobact 0.5% Eye Drop belongs to the class fluoroquinolones. It works as a bactericidal by inhibiting the bacterial DNA gyrase enzyme, which is essential for DNA replication, transcription, repair, and recombination. This leads to expansion and destabilization of the bacterial DNA which causes cell death.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Alcohol

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Lab

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Corticosteroids

  You may experience pain, swelling, or inflammation in ankle, shoulder, hand, or thumb if these drugs are used together. It is more likely to happen in elderly population who have undergone a kidney or heart transplant.

  Escitalopram

  You may experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations if these drugs are used together. This interaction is more likely to happen if you have any heart disease called QT syndrome. You should consult your doctor to make necessary dosage adjustments or to prescribe other medicines.

  Quinidine

  You may experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and heart palpitations if these drugs are used together. Regular cardiac function tests are to be made if you have any heart disease (Arrhythmia) or family history of Arrhythmia.You should consult your doctor to make necessary dosage adjustments or to prescribe other medicines.

  Antidiabetic drugs

  You may experience hypoglycemic effects like dizziness, headache, nervousness, confusion, tremor and weakness if these drugs are used together. Hyperglycemic effects like increased thirst, urination and hunger are less likely to occur. Regular blood glucose checkups are to be made if you are diabetic or have any kidney disease. You should consult your doctor to make necessary dosage adjustments or to prescribe other medicines.

  Aspirin

  You may experience tremors, involuntary muscle movements, hallucinations, or seizures if these drugs are used together. You are at a higher risk to develop this interaction if you have a history of seizures or family history of seizures. You should consult your doctor to make necessary dosage adjustments or to prescribe other medicines.

  Ethinyl Estradiol

  The desired effect of contraceptive pills will not be achieved if these drugs are used together.

• Interaction with Disease

  Central Nervous System Depression

  You may experience tremors, restlessness, anxiety, confusion, hallucinations upon taking fluoroquinolones. Avoid using caffeine-containing products.

  Colitis

  Avoid taking this medicine if it results in severe diarrhea, abdominal pain, and blood in stools. Consult your doctor you are having any gastrointestinal diseases. Drink adequate amount of water to prevent dehydration.

  Qt Prolongation

  Avoid taking this medicine if you experience any discomfort in your chest. Regular cardiac function tests are to be performed if you have any heart disease (arrhythmia) or family history of heart disease.

  Kidney Disease

  Avoid using Levobact 0.5% Eye Drop if you experience abdominal pain, diarrhea and joint pain. The medicine accumulates in the body due to impaired kidney function, putting you at high risk. Regular kidney function tests are to me performed if you are on Levobact 0.5% Eye Drop. Appropriate dose adjustments are to be made under doctor's supervision.

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  Information not available.

• Ques : What is Levobact 0.5% Eye Drop?

  Ans : Levofloxacin is a salt which performs its action by stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase. This prevents the bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing them. Levofloxacin is used to treat conditions such as Cystitis, Pyelonephritis, Nongonococcal Urethritis, Skin and structure Infection, Pneumonia, etc.

• Ques : What are the uses of Levobact 0.5% Eye Drop?

  Ans : Levobact 0.5% Eye Drop is a medication, which is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Cystitis, Pyelonephritis, Nongonococcal Urethritis, Skin and structure Infection, and Pneumonia. Apart from these, it can also be used to treat conditions like Bronchitis, Inhalation Anthrax, and Plague. The patient should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using Levobact 0.5% Eye Drop to avoid undesirable effects.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Levobact 0.5% Eye Drop?

  Ans : Levobact 0.5% Eye Drop is a medication which has some commonly reported side effects. These side effects may or may not occur always and some of them are rare but severe. This is not a complete list and if you experience any of the below-mentioned side effects, contact your doctor immediately. Here are some side effects of this medication which are as follows: Diarrhea, Abdominal pain, Confusion, Fever, Redness of skin, Change in taste, Constipation, Dizziness, Headache, and Nausea or vomiting. It is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of Levobact 0.5% Eye Drop.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Levobact 0.5% Eye Drop?

  Ans : Levobact 0.5% Eye Drop should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original packaging. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets. The patient should consult a doctor for its further uses and side effects and should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using to avoid undesirable effects. It is a prescribed medication.