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Composition :

LEVOFLOXACIN-250MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Genista Healthcare Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

NPPA :

Rgulated

About Isopod Capsule

Isopod Capsule is an antibiotic that belongs to the third generation of fluoroquinolones. It is a highly effective antibiotic that works against a variety of bacteria. Isopod Capsule is used in a variety of bacterial infections, most importantly acute pneumonia (Lung infection), bronchitis (Inflammation of lung passages), skin infections, as well as urinary tract infection. A bacterial infection is a condition in which bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can target any body part and multiple very quickly. 

Bacteria that are dangerous can make you sick and replicate in your body quickly. Harmful bacteria create chemicals known as toxins that can harm the tissue and cause you sick. Isopod Capsule sticks to enzymes (Topoisomerase IV & DNA gyrase) responsible for the division of bacteria & stop the process of multiplication of bacteria & hence kills bacteria.

The dose of Isopod Capsule can vary depending upon your condition and the severity of the infection. Isopod Capsule may cause common side effects like nausea, vomiting, indigestion, diarrhoea, constipation, trouble sleeping, and allergy. These side effects do not require immediate attention and resolve eventually.  Nevertheless, if the side effects are persistent, contact your doctor.

Before starting Isopod Capsule , please inform your doctor if you have any allergy (against any antibiotic), kidney or liver problems. Do not take Isopod Capsule  on your own as, self-medication may lead to antibiotic-resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. And also, if prescribed by your doctor Isopod Capsule  is safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Uses of Isopod Capsule

Bacterial infections like Pneumonia (Fluid buildup in lungs), Chronic bronchitis (swelling of airways and lung passages), Prostatitis (swelling of prostrate gland), Acute Pyelonephritis (Kidney inflammation), Urinary tract infection, Plague (Communicable bacterial infection), Reduces progression of anthrax infection, Endocarditis, Meningitis, and Pelvic inflammatory disease.

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.Syrup/Suspension: Shake the bottle well before use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack.

Medicinal Benefits

Isopod Capsule is an antibiotic that is used to treat bacterial infections resulting in pneumonia (Fluid build up in the lungs), urinary tract infection,  bladder infection, prostate gland infection as well as skin infections. Isopod Capsule inhibits the growth of bacteria that are then destroyed by the immune cells of our body. Isopod Capsule also kills bacteria by disrupting their inner cellular contents thus fights infection, with lesser chances of causing bacterial resistance to it as compared to other antibiotics.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Do not take Isopod Capsule if you are allergic or have had a severe reaction to any fluoroquinolone antibiotics such as delafloxacin, gemifloxacin, ofloxacin, moxifloxacin, and ciprofloxacin. Taking Isopod Capsule may increase the chances of developing tendinitis (swelling of a fibrous tissue that connects a bone to a muscle) or have a tendon rupture (tearing of a fibrous tissue that connects a bone to a muscle). Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had a kidney, heart, or lung transplant, kidney disease, a joint or tendon disorder such as rheumatoid arthritis (an autoimmune disorder of joints causing pain, swelling, and loss of function), seizures (fits), epilepsy or if you participate in regular physical activity. Taking Isopod Capsule may worsen muscle weakness in people with myasthenia gravis (a nervous system disorder that causes muscle weakness) and cause severe difficulty breathing or death. Dairy products should be avoided along with Isopod Capsule . And also, exposure to sunlight should be avoided while taking Isopod Capsule as it may cause increased phototoxicity or photosensitivity. Patients with epilepsy and irregular heartbeat (QT prolongation) should tell their doctor before taking Isopod Capsule .

Drug-Drug Interactions

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LevofloxacinAmiodarone
Critical
LevofloxacinZiprasidone
Critical

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LevofloxacinAmiodarone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Isopod Capsule:
The combination of Amiodarone and Isopod Capsule may significantly raise the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Despite the fact that Amiodarone and Isopod Capsule interact, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you get dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or fast or racing heartbeats, consult a doctor. Do not stop taking any medications without visiting a doctor.
LevofloxacinZiprasidone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Isopod Capsule:
Taking Isopod Capsule with Ziprasidone can increase the risk of abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Isopod Capsule with Ziprasidone is not recommended, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LevofloxacinDisopyramide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Isopod Capsule:
Combining Isopod Capsule with Disopyramide can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm .

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Isopod Capsule with Disopyramide is not recommended, as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any symptoms like sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or fast or pounding heartbeats, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
LevofloxacinSotalol
Critical
How does the drug interact with Isopod Capsule:
Using sotalol together with Isopod Capsule can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Isopod Capsule with Sotalol is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or fast or pounding heartbeats, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LevofloxacinTriamcinolone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Isopod Capsule:
Taking Isopod Capsule with triamcinolone may increase the risk of tendinitis(inflammation of the thick fibrous cords that attach muscle to bone)

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Isopod Capsule and triamcinolone, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience pain, swelling, or inflammation in a tendon such as the back of the ankle, shoulder, biceps, hand, or thumb. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting your doctor.
LevofloxacinMetformin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Isopod Capsule:
Co-administration of Metformin with Isopod Capsule can affect blood glucose levels - Both hyperglycemia (high blood glucose) and, less frequently, hypoglycemia (low blood glucose).

How to manage the interaction:
There is a possibility of interaction between Metformin and Isopod Capsule, but they can be taken together if a doctor has prescribed them. Consult a doctor if you experience Symptoms of hypoglycemia- headache, dizziness, drowsiness, nervousness, confusion, tremor, nausea, hunger, weakness, perspiration, palpitation, and rapid heartbeat and Symptoms of hyperglycemia may include increased thirst, increased hunger, and increased urination. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LevofloxacinChlorpropamide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Isopod Capsule:
Coadministration of Isopod Capsule and Chlorpropamide can affect blood glucose levels.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Isopod Capsule with Chlorpropamide can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. It is important to monitor your blood sugar levels and watch out for symptoms like increased thirst, frequent urination, and changes in your heartbeat. If you experience any of these symptoms, contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
LevofloxacinBempedoic acid
Severe
How does the drug interact with Isopod Capsule:
Co-administration of Isopod Capsule and Bempedoic acid can increase the risk of tissue injury near muscles and joints.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Bempedoic acid can be taken with Isopod Capsule if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience pain, swelling, or inflammation of joints, consult a doctor. Exercise and using the impacted area should both be avoided. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
LevofloxacinDeflazacort
Severe
How does the drug interact with Isopod Capsule:
coadministration of Isopod Capsule and Deflazacort can cause tendinitis (inflammation of the thick fibrous cords that attach muscle to bone) and tendon rupture (injury to the soft tissue that connect muscle to bone).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Isopod Capsule can be taken with deflazacort if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience pain, swelling at the back of the ankle, biceps, shoulder, hand, or thumb, consult a doctor immediately. Avoid exercise or use of the affected area. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
LevofloxacinMipomersen
Severe
How does the drug interact with Isopod Capsule:
Coadministration of Isopod Capsule and Mipomersen may increase the risk of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Isopod Capsule with Mipomersen together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you have any of these symptoms - fever, chills, joint pain, swelling, bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, bleeding or liver damage - make sure to contact a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Dairy products such as milk and yogurt must be avoided for at least 2 hours before and after taking the medicine.
  • Maintaining good hygiene is essential.
  • Have more fiber-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by your gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Thus, fiber-rich foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics.
  • After taking the full course of levofloxacin, probiotics should be taken in order to recover healthy bacteria that could have been destroyed in the intestines. The risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhea by antibiotic treatment can be minimized by taking probiotics.

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FAQs

Isopod Capsule inhibits the growth of bacteria that are then destroyed by the immune cells of our body. Isopod Capsule also kills bacteria by disrupting their inner cellular contents thus helps fight infection.

Diarrhoea may be caused by Isopod Capsule . It is an antibiotic that destroys dangerous bacteria by killing them. Nonetheless, it also affects the beneficial bacteria in your stomach or gut and causes diarrhoea. Talk to your doctor about it if you have serious diarrhoea.

It is recommended not to stop taking this drug without completing the course as prescribed by a doctor. If a patient stops taking this drug by himself/herself, It may be difficult to treat future infections with Isopod Capsule due to resistance that microbes develop on non-completion of drug course.

It is safe to use Isopod Capsule alongside contraceptives; no harmful/negative interaction has been reported between them.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • SUCRALFATE
  • THEOPHYLLINE
  • CIMETIDINE
  • PROBENECID
  • CYCLOSPORINE
  • INSULIN
  • WARFARIN
  • GLIBENCLAMIDE

Special Advise

Before starting Isopod Capsule treatment a patient should take care of the following points :

  • During treatment and after 48 hours of discontinuation of treatment with Isopod Capsule , limit exposure to heavy sunlight or to artificial UV rays (e.g. sunlight).
  • Before using eye drops of Isopod Capsule , remove the contact lenses and wait at least 15 minutes before reinsertion.
  • Monitor liver function test (LFT), renal function test, white blood cell count, and blood glucose level in diabetic patients as Isopod Capsule may cause harmful interactions in these patients.

Disease/Condition Glossary

A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect our bodies. It can target any body part and multiple very quickly. When you get infected with bacteria, you can experience generalized symptoms like fevers, chills, and fatigue. Bacteria are of various forms comprising commonly of spherical, rod, and spiral-shaped. Bacterial infections vary from minor illnesses like sore throat and ear infections to severe brain infections like meningitis and encephalitis. Few harmful bacteria that cause infections include Streptococcus, Staphylococcus and E. coli. Anyone can become infected with a bacterial infection. People with weak immune systems or taking immunosuppressive medicine can make them more prone to bacterial infection.

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