Levoquin 500 mg Infusion 100 ml belongs to the class of 'antibiotics', primarily used to treat bacterial infections. Bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and causes illness. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. 

Levoquin 500 mg Infusion 100 ml is composed of 'Levofloxacin' that belongs to a class of quinolone antibiotics. It works by inhibiting an enzyme called gyrase, responsible for the growth and development of bacterial DNA. Thereby, inhibits bacterial growth and treats bacterial infection.

Levoquin 500 mg Infusion 100 ml will be administered by a healthcare professional. Levoquin 500 mg Infusion 100 ml may cause a few side effects, although not everybody gets them. Common side effects of Levoquin 500 mg Infusion 100 ml include constipation, nausea, diarrhoea, headache, dizziness, light-headedness, trouble sleeping/insomnia, pain, redness, and swelling at the injection site. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. If these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.

Let your doctor know if you have any allergic reactions to medicines, liver/kidney problems, fits, diabetes, tendonitis (inflammation of the tendon, a tissue connecting muscle and bone), myasthenia gravis (muscular weakness), high blood pressure, low blood potassium (hypokalaemia), and mood disorders. Levoquin 500 mg Infusion 100 ml should be used only with a doctor's advice during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Levoquin 500 mg Infusion 100 ml may cause light-headedness/dizziness; in such cases, please do not drive until you are alert. Levoquin 500 mg Infusion 100 ml may cause dizziness; hence avoid or limit alcohol consumption.

Levoquin 500 mg Infusion 100 ml treats various bacterial infections, including infections of the lower respiratory tract (lungs), urinary tract (kidneys and bladder), skin, soft tissues, and prostate gland. It contains Levofloxacin, a quinolone antibiotic that inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase, an enzyme required for the replication, transcription, and repair of the DNA. Thereby, inhibits bacterial growth and treats bacterial infection. It is also used to treat anthrax (a rare but serious bacterial illness) and certain types of plague.

Brief your medical history to the doctor if you are allergic to any of the components in Levoquin 500 mg Infusion 100 ml. Let your doctor know if you have any allergic reactions to medicines, liver/kidney diseases, diabetes, fits, tendon problems, high blood pressure, hypokalaemia, and mood disorders before starting Levoquin 500 mg Infusion 100 ml. Levoquin 500 mg Infusion 100 ml can make myasthenia gravis worse; hence you should take Levoquin 500 mg Infusion 100 ml only under a doctor's supervision. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting this medicine. Levoquin 500 mg Infusion 100 ml may cause dizziness; hence drive or operate machinery only when you are alert. Avoid alcohol consumption to prevent any undesired effects like dizziness while undergoing treatment.

• Wash your hands often to maintain cleanliness.
• Avoid sharing personal items like shaving razors.
• Include whole-grain foods like multigrain bread and brown rice in your diet. 
• Taking probiotics after an antibiotic treatment reduces the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Try taking yoghurt, cheese, sauerkraut, and kimchi that help restore the intestine's good bacteria.
• Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet that is easily digested by your gut bacteria. Fibre foods may also help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics. 
• Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. 
• Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep. 

• Levoquin 500 mg Infusion 100 ml can cause serious tendon problems and nerve damage; hence you should be cautious. If you experience any symptoms like severe headaches, extreme hunger, irritability, numbness, tingling, burning pain, confusion, agitation, and memory problems, please stop using this medicine and seek immediate medical advice.
• Levoquin 500 mg Infusion 100 ml might produce false-positive urine screening results for opiates. Inform the laboratory staff that you are taking Levoquin 500 mg Infusion 100 ml if you are due to undergo any tests. 
• Levoquin 500 mg Infusion 100 ml may cause mental health-related side effects; hence patients with mood disorders should take advice accordingly.
• If you are diabetic, monitor your blood sugar levels regularly since Levoquin 500 mg Infusion 100 ml may affect blood glucose levels.
• Quinolone antibiotics like Levofloxacin may cause QT prolongation (heart muscle takes longer than normal to recharge between beats) in electrocardiogram (ECG) in some patients.
• Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea (CDAD) is reported during the usage of antibiotics. Please consult your doctor if you experience prolonged diarrhoea.

Bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and causes illness. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Bacteria occur in three basic shapes: spherical, rod and spiral-shaped. Bacteria may be gram-positive (have a thick cell wall) or gram-negative (do not have a cell wall). Some common symptoms of a bacterial infection include cough, fever, shortness of breath, chills, muscle pain, fatigue, and tiredness. Untreated bacterial infections may lead to serious life-threatening conditions like sepsis.