Alevo 500 mg Tablet

Alevo 500 mg Tablet is a prescription antibiotic that contains 500 mg of levofloxacin in each tablet. It belongs to the fluoroquinolone class and is used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or flu. Alevo 500 mg Tablet may be prescribed for infections of the lungs, sinuses, urinary tract, skin, or prostate when the bacteria are likely to respond to levofloxacin. Because it is a stronger tablet strength, it is chosen when a doctor needs this specific dose for an approved infection.

How it works: Levofloxacin works by blocking bacterial enzymes that bacteria need to copy their DNA and multiply. In tablet form, Alevo 500 mg Tablet is absorbed after swallowing and then travels through the bloodstream to help stop susceptible bacteria from growing.

Alevo 500 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet compared with Alevo 250 mg Tablet, so it is not the same as taking a lower-strength tablet more often. This strength may suit adults who need a 500 mg dose for a doctor-selected treatment plan, while Alevo 750 mg Tablet is reserved for situations where a different higher dose is prescribed. The exact strength and schedule depend on the infection being treated, kidney function, and other patient factors.

• Community-acquired pneumonia
• Sinus infection
• Urinary tract infection
• Skin and soft tissue infection
• Prostate infection
• Certain other bacterial infections as prescribed

• Swallow the Alevo 500 mg Tablet whole with a full glass of water; do not crush or chew it unless your pharmacist or doctor specifically instructs you.
• Take it exactly at the time and for the number of days prescribed, even if you start feeling better early.
• You may take it with or without food, but if it upsets your stomach, taking it with a meal may help.
• Do not take it at the same time as antacids, iron, zinc, calcium supplements, or multivitamins; separate doses as directed by your pharmacist.
• Drink enough fluids unless your doctor has told you to limit fluids.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Alevo 500 mg Tablet provides 500 mg of levofloxacin per tablet. The dose may be taken once daily for many infections, but the exact frequency and total treatment length depend on the infection and your kidney function. Your doctor decides whether 500 mg once daily, a different interval, or a different strength is appropriate, and the daily maximum should not exceed the prescribed amount.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Levofloxacin may include:

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Trouble sleeping
• Constipation
• Stomach discomfort

• Alevo 500 mg Tablet is a higher-strength antibiotic and should only be used when a clinician has confirmed it is appropriate for your infection.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of tendon problems, nerve problems, seizures, myasthenia gravis, heart rhythm problems, or aneurysm risk.
• Use extra caution if you have kidney disease, because dose adjustment may be needed.
• Avoid taking it with aluminum, magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, or multivitamins at the same time because they can block absorption.
• Alcohol may worsen dizziness or stomach upset in some people.
• This medicine can make some people dizzy or lightheaded, so be careful when driving or using machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Protect your skin from strong sunlight or tanning beds, as levofloxacin can increase sun sensitivity.

• Antacids containing aluminum or magnesium
• Iron, zinc, calcium, or multivitamins
• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Steroids such as prednisone
• Certain heart rhythm medicines that can prolong the QT interval

Store Alevo 500 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.