Levotas 250 mg Tablet

Levotas 250 mg Tablet is a prescription 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, including infections of the lungs, sinuses, urinary tract, kidneys, skin, and prostate when the bacteria are susceptible. Levotas 250 mg Tablet is not used for colds, flu, or other viral infections. This strength is one of the lower tablet strengths of levofloxacin and may be selected by a doctor when a 250 mg dose is appropriate for the infection and the patient.

How it works: Levofloxacin works by stopping bacteria from copying their DNA, which prevents them from multiplying and helps clear the infection. As an oral tablet, Levotas 250 mg Tablet lets the medicine be absorbed through the stomach and intestines so it can work throughout the body.

Levotas 250 mg Tablet provides 250 mg of levofloxacin in each tablet, which is a lower-strength tablet option compared with higher-dose levofloxacin tablets. A doctor may choose Levotas 250 mg Tablet when a smaller dose, a specific step in a treatment plan, or dose adjustment based on kidney function is needed. Because it is a lower strength, it may be used to make dosing more precise rather than forcing a higher tablet strength.

• Bacterial urinary tract infections
• Kidney infections
• Prostatitis
• Certain respiratory tract infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections

• Swallow Levotas 250 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split unless your doctor tells you to.
• 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 take it consistently the same way each day if possible.
• Do not take it at the same time as antacids, iron, zinc, magnesium, calcium supplements, or sucralfate; separate doses as directed by your pharmacist or doctor.
• Stay well hydrated unless your doctor has told you to limit fluids.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.

Each Levotas 250 mg Tablet contains 250 mg of levofloxacin. The dosing schedule depends on the infection being treated and how your kidneys are working; some regimens use 250 mg once daily, while others may use a different interval or a different dose. Do not take more than the amount prescribed by your doctor, and never change the dose on your own.

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

• Levotas 250 mg Tablet can increase the risk of tendon injury, especially in older adults, people taking steroids, and people with kidney problems.
• It may cause dizziness or blurred vision, so be careful driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Use caution if you have a history of heart rhythm problems, low potassium or magnesium, or QT prolongation.
• Tell your doctor if you have diabetes, because fluoroquinolones can affect blood sugar levels.
• Avoid taking it close to antacids or mineral supplements containing calcium, magnesium, aluminum, iron, or zinc because they can reduce absorption.
• Tell your doctor about a history of seizures, nerve disorders, myasthenia gravis, or severe kidney disease.
• Avoid excess alcohol if it worsens dizziness, dehydration, or stomach upset.

• Antacids and mineral supplements with calcium, magnesium, aluminum, iron, or zinc
• Sucralfate
• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Diabetes medicines including insulin and oral glucose-lowering drugs

Store Levotas 250 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original strip/box, away from excess heat, moisture, and light.