Apollo
logo

Welcome User

Login/Sign Up

Home
Buy Medicines
Lab Tests
Doctor Consult
Circle Membership
insurance
Blogs
Contact Us
Privacy Policy
Return & Refunds
Need Help
Terms and Conditions
image icons
image icons
image icons
image icons
Select Delivery Location
Best Price

₹192 with bank offers

View
OffersOffers & Discounts

Get Free delivery (₹99) with circle icon

Join Circle
coupon
Extra 10% Off with Bank Offers
bank offer
bank offer
bank offer

More about the Product

Composition :

DEXTROSE-5%W/V+LEVOFLOXACIN-500MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Cipla Ltd

Consume Type :

Parenteral

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Levoflox 500 Infusion

Levoflox 500 Infusion is a sterile prescription fluid given directly into a vein to treat severe, life-threatening bacterial infections. It is commonly prescribed for deep-seated infections of the lungs, urinary tract, kidneys, and skin when oral medications are not suitable. By targeting the source of infection directly in the bloodstream, it helps control bacterial growth and aids in rapid recovery.

This medication is administered on a strict schedule, usually once a day, to maintain a consistent level of the medicine in your body. It is infused directly into the bloodstream, meaning food intake does not interfere with how well it is absorbed. While receiving this therapy, staying well-hydrated and getting plenty of rest are simple but vital steps to support your body's healing process.

Most patients tolerate this treatment well, though some may experience mild side effects like nausea or dizziness. If you develop severe joint pain, muscle weakness, or persistent, watery diarrhoea, you must contact your doctor immediately. These symptoms can indicate serious complications that require urgent medical evaluation.

Do not take this if you have a history of allergic reactions to similar antibiotics or have experienced tendon problems in the past. It is critical to discuss your complete medical history with your doctor before starting this therapy, especially if you have a history of seizures, nerve damage, or diabetes. Individuals with myasthenia gravis should avoid this medication as it can worsen muscle weakness.

This medicine can interact with other drugs, including blood thinners and certain heart medications, which may increase your risk of side effects. Avoid alcohol and smoking during treatment, as they can put extra strain on your liver and slow down your body's recovery process. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or over the age of 65, talk to your doctor to understand the risks and benefits before starting this treatment.

Levoflox 500 Infusion is generally not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years of age except in specific situations where the expected benefits outweigh the potential risks. Your doctor will determine whether it is appropriate. 

Uses of Levoflox 500 Infusion

Levoflox 500 Infusion is prescribed by doctors to manage a variety of severe bacterial infections, including:

  • Severe pneumonia and lung infections: It eliminates deep-seated bacteria in the lungs to restore normal breathing and oxygen levels.
  • Complicated urinary tract infections (UTIs): It clears stubborn bacterial infections in the bladder and kidneys, preventing further renal damage.
  • Serious skin and soft tissue infections: It treats deep wound and tissue infections, preventing the spread of harmful bacteria to nearby organs.
  • Chronic prostate infections: It penetrates deep tissues to eradicate hard-to-reach bacterial reservoirs causing long-term discomfort.

Key Benefits

Levoflox 500 Infusion provides critical therapeutic advantages for patients fighting severe bacterial illnesses:

  • Rapid therapeutic action: Bypasses the digestive system entirely, delivering the active antibiotic directly into the bloodstream for immediate action.
  • Hydration and energy support: The carrier solution provides sterile fluids and a source of simple sugar, which helps maintain energy levels and fluid balance during illness.
  • Reliable alternative to oral therapy: Offers a dependable treatment path for patients who cannot swallow tablets due to nausea, vomiting, or critical illness.

Directions for Use

  • Follow your doctor’s instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
  • Levoflox 500 Infusion will be administered by the doctor or nurse in a healthcare setting.
  • Do not self-administer.

How Levoflox 500 Infusion Works

Levoflox 500 Infusion contains two active components that work together to treat bacterial infections and support the safe delivery of the medicine into your body. Levofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that works by blocking specific enzymes that bacteria need to repair and copy their genetic material. Without these enzymes, the bacteria cannot grow, multiply, or survive, allowing your body's immune system to eliminate the infection. Dextrose is a sterile sugar solution that acts as a carrier fluid for the intravenous infusion. It helps deliver levofloxacin safely into your bloodstream and also provides a small source of hydration and energy, which may be beneficial when your body is recovering from a severe infection. Together, these components help treat bacterial infections while ensuring the medicine is delivered safely and effectively through intravenous infusion.
bannner image

Alcohol

Caution

Avoid consumption of alcohol while on treatment with Levoflox 500 Infusion .

bannner image

Pregnancy

Caution

It is not known whether Levoflox 500 Infusion will affect pregnancy or not. Hence, inform your doctor if you are pregnant before receiving Levoflox 500 Infusion .

bannner image

Breast Feeding

Caution

If you are breastfeeding, inform your doctor before receiving Levoflox 500 Infusion . It is excreted in human milk. But the amount of Levoflox 500 Infusion absorbed by the nursing infant is unknown.

bannner image

Driving

Caution

After taking this drug, you can experience side effects like dizziness, tiredness, a spinning sensation (vertigo), or alterations in your vision. If this occurs, do not drive or perform any work that requires concentration until you are alert.

bannner image

Liver

Caution

Levoflox 500 Infusion should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed. If you have pre-existing or a history of liver disease, please inform your doctor before receiving this infusion.

bannner image

Kidney

Caution

Levoflox 500 Infusion should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed. If you have pre-existing or a history of kidney disease, please inform your doctor before receiving this infusion.

bannner image

Children

Caution

Levoflox 500 Infusion can be given to children under medical supervision. The dose of this medicine will be decided by your doctor based on the age and condition of your child.

bannner image

Heart

Consult your doctor

Please inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease before using Levoflox 500 Infusion . Your doctor will prescribe it only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

bannner image

Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Limited information available for use of Levoflox 500 Infusion in elderly patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if I have taken an overdose of Levoflox 500 Infusion

If you suspect an overdose, or if you experience severe symptoms such as extreme dizziness, confusion, or seizures during or after an infusion, seek emergency medical care immediately.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Stay well-hydrated: Drink plenty of water throughout the day. This helps your kidneys process and clear the medication from your system safely.
  • Protect your skin: This medicine increases your sensitivity to sunlight. Avoid direct sun exposure, do not use tanning beds, wear long sleeves, and apply a high-SPF sunscreen when outdoors.
  • Rest your joints: Avoid strenuous physical activity, heavy lifting, or intense exercise during treatment to lower the risk of tendon strain or injury.
  • Monitor blood sugar: If you have diabetes, check your blood glucose levels more frequently, as this medication can cause unexpected fluctuations in your blood sugar.
health query

Have a query?

How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Levoflox 500 Infusion to start to work: The time required for Levoflox 500 Infusion to show its action is unknown. The time for which the effects of Levoflox 500 Infusion last: The duration of action for Levoflox 500 Infusion is clinically unknown.

What if you forget to take Levoflox 500 Infusion

If you are receiving this medication in a hospital or clinic, a missed dose is highly unlikely. If you are administering this at home and miss a scheduled infusion, contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist immediately for instructions. Do not double the dose to make up for a missed one.

Storage

• Store Levoflox 500 Infusion at room temperature, ideally between 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F). • Keep the infusion bags in their original protective overwrap to shield them from direct light until they are ready for use. Do not freeze the solution.

Drug Warnings

  • Inspect the Infusion Before Use: Always inspect the liquid bag before use; never inject a solution that is cloudy, discoloured, or contains visible floating particles.
  • Report Tendon or Joint Pain Immediately: Report any sudden joint, muscle, or tendon pain to your care team immediately, and stop all physical activity right away.
  • Monitor the Infusion Site: Keep your infusion site clean and dry; alert your nurse immediately if you notice redness, burning, or swelling where the needle enters your skin.
  • Complete the Full Course: Do not skip doses or stop the infusion early, even if your fever and symptoms have completely disappeared.
  • Report Numbness or Tingling: If you experience numbness, tingling, or a 'pins and needles' sensation in your hands or feet, alert your doctor immediately to prevent permanent nerve changes.
  • Safety Warning: LEVOFLOXACIN belongs to the fluoroquinolone class of antibiotics, which have been associated with rare but serious side effects that may occur during or even after treatment. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience:
  • Do Not Share This Medicine: This prescription medicine has been prescribed specifically for your infection. Never share it with anyone else, even if they have similar symptoms. 

verifiedApollotooltip

Here are the medicines that may interact with Levoflox 500 Infusion and increase the risk of side effects or affect treatment:

  • Corticosteroids (such as prednisone): May significantly increase the risk of tendon inflammation or tendon rupture.
  • Blood thinners (such as warfarin): May enhance the blood-thinning effects, raising the risk of bruising or bleeding.
  • Diabetes medications (including insulin): May lead to unpredictable changes in blood sugar, increasing the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
  • Class IA or III antiarrhythmics (such as amiodarone): May increase the risk of serious, irregular heart rhythms.

Login/Sign Up

verifiedApollotooltip

No clinically significant food interactions are known with Levoflox 500 Infusion when used as directed.

Login/Sign Up

Customers Also Bought

Venflon IV Cannula 22G

Venflon IV Cannula 22G

₹265.5

Dynamic Easy Fix Elastic Adhesive Bandage Medium, 1 Count

Dynamic Easy Fix Elastic Adhesive Bandage Medium, 1 Count

₹48

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

[ANTIBACTERIALS AND ANTIBIOTICS]

FAQs

Levoflox 500 Infusion is used to treat bacterial infections of the urinary tract, nose, throat, skin and soft tissues, and lungs.
Levoflox 500 Infusion contains levofloxacin and Dextrose. Levofloxacin (fluoroquinolone antibiotic) sticks to enzymes (Topoisomerase IV & DNA gyrase) responsible for the division of bacteria & stops the process of multiplication of bacteria & hence killing bacteria. Dextrose (glucose) is used as a diluent (a substance used to dilute something) to supply calories and fluids (levofloxacin) to the body. Thus Levoflox 500 Infusion together works by preventing the infection and providing energy to the body.
Levoflox 500 Infusion may cause common side effects like vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, headache, constipation, dizziness, and injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness). Everyone need not experience the above side effects. In case of any discomfort, speak with a doctor.
Yes, diarrhea may be caused by Levoflox 500 Infusion . It is an antibiotic that destroys dangerous bacteria by killing them. Nonetheless, it also affects the beneficial bacteria in your stomach or gut and causes diarrhea. Talk to your doctor about it if you have serious diarrhea.
Take the missed dose as soon as possible and try not to take a double dose to make up for the missed dose, as it may cause harmful effects.
It is recommended not to stop taking this drug without completing the course as prescribed by a doctor. If a patient stops taking this drug by himself/herself, It may be difficult to treat future infections with Levoflox 500 Infusion due to resistance that microbes develop on non-completion of the drug course.
Yes. Levoflox 500 Infusion may rarely cause tendon inflammation (tendonitis), bursitis, or even tendon rupture. The risk is higher in older adults, people taking corticosteroids, and those with kidney disease. Stop using the medicine and contact your doctor immediately if you develop sudden tendon, muscle, or joint pain, swelling, or difficulty moving the affected area.
Levoflox 500 Infusion is safe when used as per the dose and duration advised by a doctor.
Levoflox 500 Infusion can increase the risk of muscle damage, including rupture (break), especially in older adults. Therefore, consult a doctor if you notice symptoms like muscle pain or weakness.
Levoflox 500 Infusion should be prescribed by a healthcare professional. The dosage of Levoflox 500 Infusion may vary based on your condition and the severity of the infection. Do not self-administer unless prescribed.
Levoflox 500 Infusion is effective when taken as per the dose advised by your doctor for the recommended duration. Even if you start feeling better, do not stop the treatment early. Stopping it early may cause the symptoms to return or worsen.
Before using Levoflox 500 Infusion , inform your doctor if you are allergic to any of its active ingredients or have kidney or liver issues, epilepsy, tendon disorders, or conditions like neuropathy (nerve problem), psychosis (mental health), or heart problems. Avoid self-administration and sun exposure. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Store Levoflox 500 Infusion at a temperature below 25°C in a cool and dry place as advised on the label. Protect from light and moisture. Do not freeze. Keep it out of reach of children.
Levoflox 500 Infusion may interact with aspirin, diclofenac (NSAIDs), cimetidine (acidity relievers), probenecid (anti-tubercular drugs), cyclosporine (immunosuppressant), erythromycin, clarithromycin (anti-bacterial drugs), insulin (blood sugar lowering drugs), warfarin (blood thinners). Therefore, please consult your doctor before taking Levoflox 500 Infusion with other medicines.
You should only receive Levoflox 500 Infusion during pregnancy if your doctor determines that the benefits clearly outweigh the risks to your unborn baby. Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy.
This medicine can cause dizziness, sleepiness, or lightheadedness in some individuals. Avoid driving, operating machinery, or performing tasks that require mental alertness until you know how this medication affects you.
The infusion is usually given slowly over a period of 60 to 90 minutes. Infusing it too quickly can increase the risk of side effects like low blood pressure. Always follow your medical team's instructions.
Do not use the bag if the liquid is cloudy, discoloured, or contains any particles. Return it to your pharmacist or notify your healthcare provider immediately for a replacement.
While oral antibiotics in this class interact with calcium and dairy, the intravenous form (Levoflox 500 Infusion ) is injected directly into the vein and bypasses the stomach. This means dietary calcium does not affect how it is absorbed. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about your diet.
The sugar component serves as a sterile fluid base that helps safely carry the antibiotic into your bloodstream. It also provides your body with a small source of hydration and energy to support recovery. Talk to your doctor if you have diabetes or concerns about your blood sugar.
Yes. Levoflox 500 Infusion may cause diarrhoea because, besides killing harmful bacteria, it can also affect the beneficial bacteria in your gut. In rare cases, it may lead to a serious intestinal infection causing severe, watery, or bloody diarrhoea with stomach cramps. Drink plenty of fluids and contact your doctor immediately if diarrhoea is severe, persistent, or contains blood. Do not take anti-diarrhoeal medicines unless advised by your doctor.

Disclaimer

While we strive to provide complete, accurate, and expert-reviewed content on our 'Platform', we make no warranties or representations and disclaim all responsibility and liability for the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of the aforementioned content. The content on our platform is for informative purposes only, and may not cover all clinical/non-clinical aspects. Reliance on any information and subsequent action or inaction is solely at the user's risk, and we do not assume any responsibility for the same. The content on the Platform should not be considered or used as a substitute for professional and qualified medical advice. Please consult your doctor for any query pertaining to medicines, tests and/or diseases, as we support, and do not replace the doctor-patient relationship.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Cipla House, Peninsula Business Park, Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai-400013.
Other Info - LEV0013
whatsapp Floating Button
Buy Now
Add to Cart