Flulocin® (Levofloxacin) – Crassula
Fluoroquinolone Antibacterial · Bacterial Infections

Flulocin®

Levofloxacin

500 mg 750 mg
Flulocin levofloxacin 750 mg box
  • Active ingredient
    Levofloxacin
  • Strengths
    500 mg · 750 mg
  • Presentation
    Boxes of 5 or 30 tablets
  • Standard
    United States Pharmacopeia

What is Flulocin?

FLULOCIN is a levofloxacin antibacterial indicated in adults for the treatment of infections caused by susceptible bacteria, according to the approved product information.

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Indications

Levofloxacin 750 mg regimens are used in adults for selected bacterial infections. Treatment should take account of local guidance and bacterial susceptibility.

Community-Acquired Pneumonia

Treatment of community-acquired pneumonia in adults, according to the approved product information.

Acute Bacterial Sinusitis

Treatment of acute bacterial sinusitis in adults.

Complicated Urinary Tract Infection

Treatment of complicated urinary tract infection and acute pyelonephritis in adults.

Complicated Skin Infection

Treatment of complicated skin and skin-structure infections in adults.

Nosocomial Pneumonia

Treatment of nosocomial pneumonia in adults.

Presentations

500mg
Active ingredient
Levofloxacin 500 mg
Presentation
Box of 5 or 30 tablets
750mg
Active ingredient
Levofloxacin 750 mg
Presentation
Box of 5 or 30 tablets

Pharmacological Properties

Levofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibacterial agent that acts on the bacterial DNA gyrase complex and topoisomerase IV.

How Flulocin works

Flulocin®Levofloxacin DNA Gyrase and Topoisomerase IV Bacterial DNA Synthesis Inhibition Bactericidal Activity

Dosage and Administration

  • Administer orally every 24 hours when a 750 mg regimen is indicated.
  • Dose and duration depend on the type and severity of infection and the susceptibility of the presumed pathogen.
  • Adjust the dose in patients with renal impairment (creatinine clearance <50 mL/min).

Benefits and Clinical Considerations

Oral Absorption

Levofloxacin is rapidly and almost completely absorbed after oral administration; absolute bioavailability is 99–100%.

Appropriate Use

Use only for infections proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria, in line with local guidance.

Safety and Precautionary Measures

Serious Adverse Reactions

Fluoroquinolones may cause tendinitis and tendon rupture, peripheral neuropathy and central nervous system effects. Use approved product information for complete warnings.

Contraindications

Do not use in patients with hypersensitivity to levofloxacin or other quinolones, epilepsy, or a history of fluoroquinolone-related tendon disorders.

Frequently Asked Questions

FLULOCIN is a levofloxacin antibacterial indicated in adults for the treatment of infections caused by susceptible bacteria, according to the approved product information.

Levofloxacin 750 mg regimens are used in adults for selected bacterial infections: community-acquired pneumonia, acute bacterial sinusitis, complicated urinary tract infection and acute pyelonephritis, complicated skin and skin-structure infections, and nosocomial pneumonia. Treatment should take account of local guidance and bacterial susceptibility.

Levofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibacterial agent that acts on the bacterial DNA gyrase complex and topoisomerase IV.

Administer orally every 24 hours when a 750 mg regimen is indicated. Dose and duration depend on the type and severity of infection and the susceptibility of the presumed pathogen. Adjust the dose in patients with renal impairment (creatinine clearance <50 mL/min).

Levofloxacin is rapidly and almost completely absorbed after oral administration; absolute bioavailability is 99–100%.

Use only for infections proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria, in line with local guidance.

Fluoroquinolones may cause tendinitis and tendon rupture, peripheral neuropathy and central nervous system effects. Use approved product information for complete warnings. Do not use in patients with hypersensitivity to levofloxacin or other quinolones, epilepsy, or a history of fluoroquinolone-related tendon disorders.

Flulocin is available as Levofloxacin 500 mg and 750 mg, in boxes of 5 or 30 tablets, following the United States Pharmacopeia standard.

Quality and Standards

GMP Certified Quality

The 750 mg dossier specifies levofloxacin hemihydrate USP equivalent to levofloxacin 750 mg per film-coated tablet. Finished-product testing references the United States Pharmacopeia.