💊 Uses & Benefits

• Broad‑spectrum antibiotic effective against respiratory infections: including acute bacterial sinusitis, exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, community-acquired and hospital-acquired pneumonia 

• Treats skin and soft tissue infections, both uncomplicated and complicated, such as cellulitis, abscesses, and wound infections

• Used for urinary tract infections (uncomplicated and complicated), acute pyelonephritis, and chronic bacterial prostatitis 

📋 Dosage & Administration

• Sinusitis: 500 mg once daily for 10–14 days

• Chronic bronchitis flare‑ups: 250–500 mg daily for 7–10 days

• Community-acquired pneumonia: 500 mg once or twice daily for 7–14 days; nosocomial pneumonia may warrant 750 mg once daily for 7–14 days 

• Skin/soft tissue infections: 500–750 mg once daily for 7–14 days

• Chronic prostatitis: 500 mg daily for 28 days

• UTIs: 250 mg daily for 7–10 days—or 3 days if uncomplicated infection 

• Important: Take at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals or with a full glass of water; avoid antacids, iron, zinc, calcium, or magnesium supplements around dosing to preserve absorption 

⚠️ Side Effects & Precautions

• Common side effects: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, flatulence; mild headache, dizziness, insomnia, rash, dyspepsia (1–10% incidence) 

• Rare but serious: phototoxicity (<0.1%), tremor, confusion, anxiety, depression, tendonitis/rupture, seizures—especially in elderly or those on corticosteroids 

• Precautions: Adequate hydration recommended to reduce crystalluria risk; caution in renal impairment—dose adjustment may be necessary; avoid alcohol if liver disease present

⚕️ Contraindications & Interactions

• Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to levofloxacin or other fluoroquinolones; children under 18 years (due to cartilage effects) 

• Drug interactions: Absorption reduced by antacids, sucralfate, iron, calcium, zinc supplements; NSAIDs may increase CNS effects; warfarin may amplify bleeding risk; QT-prolonging agents may add risk 

🙇 Pregnancy & Lactation

• Pregnancy Category C: Should be avoided unless benefits outweigh risks

• Breastfeeding: May pass into breast milk—use only with medical supervision

💰 Price & Availability (Bangladesh Market)

• Manufacturer: Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

• Unit Price: ~৳17.00 per tablet; strip of 10 tablets ~৳170.00 

• Widely available across local pharmacies and e-pharmacies such as MedEasy, PharmaPoint, ARTO Bangladesh 

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