Levolarge 250 mg Tablet

Levolarge 250 mg Tablet is an antibiotic tablet that contains 250 mg of levofloxacin in each tablet. Levofloxacin belongs to the fluoroquinolone class of antibiotics and is used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or flu. It may be prescribed for infections of the lungs, urinary tract, skin, prostate, and some sinus infections when the bacteria are expected to respond to levofloxacin. Levolarge 250 mg Tablet should be used only when a clinician has determined that this specific antibiotic and strength are appropriate.

How it works: Levofloxacin works by blocking bacterial enzymes that bacteria need to copy their DNA and survive. In tablet form, Levolarge 250 mg Tablet delivers the medicine by mouth so it can be absorbed into the bloodstream and reach the site of infection.

Levolarge 250 mg Tablet is a lower-strength tablet, which can be useful when a prescriber wants more flexible dosing than higher-strength levofloxacin tablets would allow. Because it is 250 mg per tablet, it may be chosen for certain milder infections, dose adjustments, or stepwise treatment plans rather than for every infection that levofloxacin can treat. Your doctor selects the dose based on the infection, kidney function, and how you are responding.

• Bacterial pneumonia
• Urinary tract infection
• Kidney infection
• Prostatitis
• Skin and soft tissue infection
• Some sinus infections

• Swallow Levolarge 250 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew unless your pharmacist or doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it at the same time each day if it is prescribed once daily.
• You can take it with or without food, but taking it with food may help if it upsets your stomach.
• Do not take it at the same time as antacids, iron, zinc, magnesium, calcium supplements, or sucralfate; separate doses as directed by your pharmacist.
• Drink enough fluids during treatment unless your doctor has told you to limit fluids.
• Finish the full prescribed course even if you start feeling better.

Each Levolarge 250 mg Tablet provides 250 mg of levofloxacin. Depending on the infection and your kidney function, it may be taken once daily or, less commonly, on a different schedule directed by your doctor; the exact dose and duration are individualized. Do not take more than the amount prescribed, and the maximum daily dose is set by your prescriber based on your condition and safety needs.

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
• Mild stomach discomfort

• Levolarge 250 mg Tablet can increase the risk of tendon injury, especially in older adults, people taking steroids, and those with kidney problems.
• Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how the tablet affects you, since dizziness can occur.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of seizures, heart rhythm problems, low potassium or magnesium, or myasthenia gravis.
• Limit alcohol if it makes dizziness or stomach upset worse.
• Separate this tablet from antacids and mineral supplements because they can reduce absorption.
• Use extra caution in people with diabetes because blood sugar changes can happen with levofloxacin.
• Do not use it for viral infections, since antibiotics do not treat viruses.

• Antacids, iron, zinc, magnesium, calcium, and sucralfate can reduce absorption of levofloxacin.
• Warfarin and similar blood thinners may have increased effects and need monitoring.
• Steroids such as prednisone can raise the risk of tendon injury.
• Certain heart rhythm medicines can increase the risk of abnormal heart rhythms.
• Diabetes medicines may interact by affecting blood sugar control.

Store Levolarge 250 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.