Levotas OZ Tablet

Brand Name Levotas OZ Tablet
Salt Composition

Levofloxacin (250mg) + Ornidazole (500mg)

Strength 250mg + 500mg
Product Form Tablet
Pack 10 Tablets in 1 Strip
Storage Store below 30°C
Category

Antibiotic

SubCategory

Anti-Biotic

Country of Origin India
Manufacturer

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Manufacturer/Marketer Address Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd,Chinubhai Centre, Off. Nehru Bridge, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380009. Gujarat. India.
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    Medical Description of Levotas OZ Tablet

    Levotas OZ Tablets contain Levofloxacin 250mg and Ornidazole 500mg used to treat bacterial infections in adults and children such as Urinary tract infections, Pneumonia, Bronchitis, Cystitis, and gastrointestinal infections such as diarrhea, infectious diarrhea, or dysentery. Levofloxacin is an antibiotic that helps to inhibit the growth of infection. Ornidazole is a Nitroimidazole derivative Antibacterial and Antiprotozoal drug which kills parasites and anaerobic bacteria. Mainly this bacterial infection targets the urinary tract, nose, throat, skin and soft tissues, and lungs. The combination of these medicines inhibits the growth of microbes that cause infections. This medicine is not used for common flu and cold symptoms that occur due to viral infections. This medicine is commonly prescribed for cough and colds caused by bacterial infections.


    Levotas OZ Tablet Uses

    It is used in the treatment of the following conditions as bacterial infections such as Urinary tract infections, Pneumonia, Bronchitis, Cystitis, and gastrointestinal infections such as diarrhea, infectious diarrhea, or dysentery


    Levotas OZ Tablet Benefits

    Bacterial infections:

    Bacterial infection occurs when bacteria enter your body and start multiplying which may cause tissue damage and make you sick. Mostly it is caused by Staphylococcus and Streptococcus organisms. The bacterial diseases are cholera, bacterial meningitis, tetanus, gonorrhea, pneumonia, and syphilis. Symptoms include fever, chills, and sweats, inflamed lymph nodes, headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain

    Urinary tract infection

    It is a type of infection that affects the urethra, kidneys, and bladder. It is caused by Escherichia coli (E.coli). Symptoms include abdominal pain, frequent urination, dysuria, blood in urine, foul-smell while urinating

    Pneumonia

    Infection and inflammation to the air sacs of lungs called Pneumonia caused by bacteria. Levofloxacin is used to treat this bacterial infection.

    Bronchitis

    Infection of the swelling and irritation of bronchial tubes (air passage tubes in the lungs) called bronchitis caused by the bacteria. Levofloxacin is used to treat this bacterial infection.

    Sinusitis

    Infection on the nasal passage is caused by bacteria called sinusitis. Levofloxacin is used to treat this bacterial infection.

    Cystitis

    Inflammation and infection to the bladder become irritated, swollen, or red caused due by a bacterial infection called Cystitis. Levofloxacin is used to treat this bacterial infection.

    Gastrointestinal infections

    Bacteria or parasites cause infection and inflammation to the gastrointestinal tract caused by leading to developing diarrhea, infectious diarrhea, or dysentery called gastrointestinal infections. This medicine is used to treat this infection.

    Diarrhea

    By using antibiotics and anthelmintics kills the good helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. It leads to worsening the patient's health conditions. This medicine is used to treat this condition.

    Dysentery

    It is also called infectious diarrhea. Inflammation of the gut (intestine) leads to bloody stools or watery stools. It is most often caused by shigella bacteria (shigellosis) or an amoeba (parasite), spreading through contaminated food or water. This medicine is used to treat this infection.


    Levotas OZ Tablet Indication

    The Levotas OZ Tablet is prescribed in the following indications as Urinary tract infections, Pneumonia, Bronchitis, Cystitis, and gastrointestinal infections such as diarrhea, infectious diarrhea, or dysentery


    Mechanism of action of Levotas OZ Tablet

    Levotas OZ Tablet contains Levofloxacin 250mg and Ornidazole 500mg it is a combination of two medicines. Levofloxacin is a quinolone antibiotic that produces its action by inhibiting the activity of a bacterial enzyme called DNA gyrase and preventing the bacterial cell from reproduction and repairing themselves and killing the bacteria which is responsible for the infection. Ornidazole is nitroimidazole that produces its action by damaging their DNA and killing the parasites and anaerobic bacteria which is responsible for infections.


    How Levotas OZ Tablet works

    Levotas OZ Tablet contains Levofloxacin 250mg and Ornidazole 500mg it is a combination of two medicines. Levofloxacin is a quinolone antibiotic that produces its action by inhibiting the activity of a bacterial enzyme called DNA gyrase and preventing the bacterial cell from reproduction and repairing themselves and killing the bacteria which is responsible for the infection. Ornidazole is nitroimidazole that produces its action by damaging their DNA and killing the parasites and anaerobic bacteria which is responsible for infections.


    Levotas OZ Tablet Contraindication

    • Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to Levofloxacin and Ornidazole
    • The use of these medicines associated with side effects include tendinitis, tendon rupture, peripheral neuropathy, and the central nervous system effects
    • It is contraindicated to use this medicine in patients who are having a history of myasthenia gravis
    • It is contraindicated to use this medicine in 1st trimester of pregnancy


    Levotas OZ Tablet Side Effects

    • Diarrhea
    • Headache       
    • Dizziness
    • Nausea
    • Vomiting
    • Sleeping trouble
    • Constipation
    • Tremor
    • Hypertension
    • Seizures
    • Jaundice


    FAQs for Levotas OZ Tablet

    • How long should I take the Levotas OZ Tablet?

    Normally the duration of this medicine depends upon the severity of the disease. You should take this according to your doctor advice

    • Is the Levotas OZ Tablet is safe?

    Yes, it is considered safe when you have taken the medication as per the dose and duration advised by the doctor. If you stop the medicine without completing the course of treatment it may worsen the conditions

    • What if I do not get better after using the Levotas OZ Tablet?

    If you do not feel better after completing the full course of treatment kindly inform your doctor.


    Precautions and general warning of Levotas OZ Tablet

    Alcohol

    The use of alcohol does not produce harmful effects while you are receiving this treatment. Kindly consult with your doctor.

    Driving or operating machinery

    It is considered unsafe to drive while you are receiving this medicine it may affect your ability to drive. Kindly consult with your doctor

    Pregnancy

    The use of this medicine is considered unsafe during pregnancy because it may produce any harmful effects on the fetus. Kindly consult with your doctor

    Breast Feeding

    The use of this medicine is considered unsafe during breastfeeding because it may excrete via breast milk. Kindly consult with your doctor

    Kidney Problem

    The medicine should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment. The use of this medicine required dose modification. Kindly consult with your doctor.

    Liver Disease

    Limited information is available regarding the use of this medicine in patients who are having a hepatic impairment. Kindly consult with your doctor


    How to Take Levotas OZ Tablet

    Levotas OZ Tablet is taken orally with or without food. You should not chew, cut or crush the tablet. Initially start with a low dose and slowly increase the dose once every week. Follow the direction mentioned within the label if you probably did not understand the appliance kindly ask your doctor or pharmacist to elucidate in detail. Do not withdraw the medicine when you feel better kindly complete the course of treatment to avoid reoccurrence.


    Use of Levotas OZ Tablet in Adult

    It is considered to be safe to use this medicine in an adult patient if the drug is prescribed by a doctor. Kindly consult with your doctor.


    Use of Levotas OZ Tablet in children

    It is considered unsafe to use this medicine in children who are below 18 years old. Kindly consult with your doctor.


    Use of Levotas OZ Tablet in Elderly Patients

    Levotas OZ Tablets should be used with caution in patients with an elderly age group, which leads to developing further medical problems, leads to worsening the patient's health conditions. Kindly consult with your doctor. Dose modification or replacement is required based on the medical conditions of the patient.


    Other general warnings

    • Therapy should be administered with caution if you have hematologic and renal toxicities
    • The use of this medicine may cause hepatotoxicity and peripheral neuropathy
    • You may develop fatal hypoglycemia in elderly people who are with or without diabetes
    • Avoid sunlight because the use of this medicine can cause photosensitivity
    • There is an increased risk for developing fluoroquinolone associated tendinitis and tendon rupture in patients who are over 60 years of age
    • At long-term use, it may cause fungal or bacterial superinfection
    • The use of this medicine may cause C difficile associated colitis
    • Use this medicine with care in patients who are having a history of blood dyscrasia, agranulocytosis, leucopenia, and neutropenia
    • Kindly avoid receiving this medicine along with antiandrogen because it may cause gynecomastia

                Tendinitis and Tendon rupture (Muscle damage)

    • This medicine causes tendinitis and tendon rupture, which mainly affects your shoulder, hands, ankles, or other joint parts of your body. And muscle damage also occurs usually on the tendons surrounding the muscles. It may experience pain, numbness, or tingling sensations in your muscles. It should be a risk in patients of more than 60 years of age or undergone a transplant of kidney, heart, or lung. If necessary, then needs dose adjustment or replacement

                Diarrhea

    • This medicine kills the good helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. It leads to worsening the patient’s health condition. Better to take probiotics with this medicine to avoid diarrhea.

                Antibiotic resistance

    • Finish the complete course of antibiotics even if you feel better. Otherwise, it will lead to Antibiotic resistance (the bacteria may be resistant to antibiotics)


    Talk to your doctor if

    • You have a history of gastrointestinal disease
    • You are not responding to the treatment
    • You have experienced any allergic reaction like rashes and itching


    General instructions

    Levotas OZ Tablets consist of Levofloxacin 250mg and Ornidazole 500mg is used to treat bacterial infections and parasitic infections such as Urinary tract infections, Pneumonia, Bronchitis, Cystitis, and gastrointestinal infections such as diarrhea, infectious diarrhea, or dysentery.

    Levofloxacin is a quinolone antibiotic used to treat bacterial infection by preventing the bacteria from reproduction and repairing themselves. Ornidazole is a Nitroimidazole derivative Antibacterial and Antiprotozoal drug used to treat bacterial and protozoal infections. This drug combination together prevents the infection effectively.


    Drug Interaction of Levotas OZ Tablet

    Drug-Drug Interaction

    BCG vaccine live

    The use of this drug is contraindicated because the use of medicine decreases the effect of the BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism

    Aluminum hydroxide

    Use alternative drugs because the use of aluminum hydroxide decreases the effect of Levofloxacin by inhibiting the GI absorption

    Escitalopram

    Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of escitalopram increase the toxicity of Levofloxacin by QTc interval

    Estradiol

    Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of Levofloxacin decreases the effect of estradiol by altering the intestinal flora and it also lowers the risk of contraceptive failure.

    Anti-diabetic drug

    Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of Levofloxacin increases the effect of glimepiride by pharmacodynamic synergism.

    Dronabinol

    The use of this drug is contraindicated because the use of Ornidazole increases the toxicity of dronabinol by inhibiting aldehyde dehydrogenase

    Flibanserin

    The use of this drug is contraindicated because the use of Ornidazole will increase the effect of flibanserin by affecting its hepatic and intestinal enzyme metabolism

    Mebendazole

    Use alternative drug because the use of mebendazole increase the toxicity of Ornidazole by increasing the risk of developing toxic epidermal necrolysis

    Warfarin

     Use alternative drugs because the use of Ornidazole increases the effect of warfarin by decreasing its metabolism

    Digoxin

    Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of Ornidazole will increase the effect of digoxin by altering the intestinal flora

    Drug-Food Interaction

    By using this medicine with dairy products, multivitamins with minerals should be maintained time gap at least 2 to 4 hours before or 4 to 6 hours after taking this medicine.

    Drug-Disease Interaction

    Central nervous system disorders

    Using this medicine is needs caution in patients with seizures, other central nervous system abnormalities, or fits. It causes hallucinations, anxiety, confusion, and restlessness, etc. Inform the doctor, then will do dose adjustment or replacement is needed. If necessary to take this medicine with seizure medications.

    Colitis

    This medicine kills the good helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. This drug should be used caution in patients with gastrointestinal disease, especially colitis (swelling of the colon inner lining). It leads to worsening the patient’s health condition.

    QT prolongation

    This drug should be used with caution in patients with heart-related problems such as irregular heart rate, in which this drug alters the heart rate.

    Kidney diseases

    It should be used with caution in a patient with renal impairment or kidney disease. Then it leads to the risk of kidney damage. Based on the patient clinical condition, adjust the dose accordingly.

    Neurologic toxicity

    Using this medicine should be cautious in patients with neurological toxicity (convulsions and peripheral neuropathy) leads to develop numbness, tingling, or burning sensation of hands and feet like neurological effects leads to worsening the patient health condition.

    Blood Dyscrasias

    Using this medicine should be cautious in patients with blood Dyscrasias (low blood count) leads to a decrease in the blood cell count tends to developing leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, and bone marrow aplasia. It leads to worsening the patient's health condition.


    Over Dose

    Take the medicine as directed by the doctor don’t overdose on the medicine. If you have taken an overdose of this medicine immediately meet the doctor and rush to the nearby hospital.


    Missed Dose

    Take the medicine as directed by the doctor. Do not skip the medicine, if you forgot to take the medicine or missed the dose. It is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Don’t take the extra dose take the regular dose immediately. Don’t use the two-dose at one time (Double Dose).


    Storage and Disposal

    • Stored at 10-30°C room temperature.
    • Protect from light and heat.
    • Keep away from children and pets. Otherwise, it becomes toxic to them.
    • Disposed of properly in a suitable bag.


    Fast Tag

    • Levotas OZ Tablets contain Levofloxacin 250mg and Ornidazole 500mg used to treat bacterial infections in adults and children such as Urinary tract infections, Pneumonia, Bronchitis, Cystitis, and gastrointestinal infections such as diarrhea, infectious diarrhea, or dysentery. Levofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat bacterial infection by preventing the bacteria reproduction and repairing themselves. Ornidazole is a Nitroimidazole derivative Antibacterial and Antiprotozoal drug used to treat bacterial and protozoal infections. This drug combination together prevents the infection effectively.
    • This medicine is not used for common flu and cold symptoms. And not treat viral infections. This medicine is commonly prescribed for cough and colds caused by bacterial infections.