Levonadifloxacin

Information about Levonadifloxacin

Levonadifloxacin uses

Levonadifloxacin is used in the treatment of bacterial skin infections.

How levonadifloxacin works

Levonadifloxacin works by interrupting bacterial replication and preventing the growth of the bacteria causing major skin infections.

Common side effects of levonadifloxacin

Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

Available Medicine for Levonadifloxacin

  • ₹2695
    Wockhardt Ltd
    1 variant(s)
  • ₹3280
    Wockhardt Ltd
    1 variant(s)

Expert advice for Levonadifloxacin

  • Levonadifloxacin may cause constipation. Drink lots of fluids and eat fiber-rich food if you experience constipation.
  • Stick to simple meals, and avoid rich or spicy food while taking Levonadifloxacin to avoid nausea.
  • You may feel fatigued or dizzy after treatment with this medicine. Drive only if you are alert and omit driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy.

Frequently asked questions for Levonadifloxacin

Levonadifloxacin

Q. Does Levonadifloxacin cause constipation?
Yes, Levonadifloxacin may cause constipation. Drink lots of fluids and eat fiber-rich food if you experience constipation. If the condition persists or worsens, consult your doctor.
Q. Is Levonadifloxacin a broad-spectrum antibiotic?
Levonadifloxacin is a novel broad-spectrum antibiotic with potent bactericidal action against gram-positive, quinolone-susceptible gram-negative, anaerobic, and atypical bacteria.
Q. Can Levonadifloxacin be taken with antacids?
Take this injection at least 2 hours before or 6 hours after antacids containing magnesium, aluminum, or sucralfate since these components may interfere with the medicine's absorption.
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Q. What class of drug does Levonadifloxacin belong to?
This medicine belongs to the novel benzoquinolizine subclass of quinolone antibiotics.

Content on this page was last updated on 16 November, 2023, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)