Lquin 500 mg Tablet

Lquin 500 mg Tablet is a prescription antibiotic tablet that contains levofloxacin 500 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the fluoroquinolone class of antibiotics and is used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or the flu. The Lquin 500 mg Tablet is manufactured by Cipla, India, and is supplied as a strip/box of 10 tablets.

How it works: Levofloxacin works by stopping bacteria from copying and repairing their DNA, which prevents the bacteria from growing and spreading. In tablet form, Lquin 500 mg Tablet is swallowed and then absorbed into the body to reach the infection site.

Lquin 500 mg Tablet is a mid-to-higher strength levofloxacin tablet, so it is often chosen when a prescriber wants a 500 mg dose rather than the lower 250 mg tablet. Compared with Lquin 750 mg Tablet, this strength may be used for infections where 500 mg is considered sufficient, while still being a full-strength prescription antibiotic. The exact dose and treatment length depend on the infection, kidney function, and the prescriber’s judgment.

• Bacterial respiratory tract infections
• Urinary tract infections
• Kidney infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Prostatitis caused by susceptible bacteria

• Swallow the Lquin 500 mg Tablet whole with a full glass of water.
• Take it exactly at the time your doctor prescribes, with or without food unless your prescriber tells you otherwise.
• Do not crush, split, or chew the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor specifically says it is okay.
• Avoid taking it at the same time as antacids, iron, zinc, calcium supplements, sucralfate, or multivitamins; separate by several hours as directed.
• Finish the full prescribed course even if you start feeling better.
• Stay well hydrated while taking this tablet unless your doctor has told you to limit fluids.

Each Lquin 500 mg Tablet provides 500 mg of levofloxacin per tablet. Depending on the infection, it may be taken once daily or at another interval your doctor chooses, but the exact schedule and total number of days are individualized. Do not take more than prescribed; the maximum daily dose depends on the condition being treated and your kidney function.

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
• Abdominal discomfort
• Taste changes

• Lquin 500 mg Tablet is a higher-strength antibiotic and should only be used when a clinician has determined it is appropriate for your infection.
• Tell your doctor if you have ever had tendon problems with a fluoroquinolone antibiotic.
• Use caution if you have a history of heart rhythm problems, low potassium or magnesium, or you take medicines that affect the QT interval.
• Avoid taking it with dairy alone or calcium-fortified drinks as the only source at the same time; these can reduce absorption if taken together improperly.
• Do not drive or operate machinery until you know whether this tablet causes dizziness or blurred thinking.
• Tell your prescriber if you have kidney disease, seizures, myasthenia gravis, diabetes, or a history of nerve problems.
• Limit alcohol if it worsens dizziness or stomach upset while you are taking this medicine.

• Antacids, iron, zinc, magnesium, calcium, and multivitamins can reduce absorption of levofloxacin.
• Warfarin and other blood thinners may have increased bleeding risk.
• Corticosteroids such as prednisone can increase the risk of tendon injury.
• Certain heart rhythm medicines may raise the risk of abnormal heartbeats.
• Diabetes medicines, including insulin and sulfonylureas, may increase the risk of blood sugar changes.

Store Lquin 500 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original strip/box, away from excess heat, moisture, and light.