Levotak (Eye Drops)
“A BROAD SPECTRUM FLUOROQUINOLONE ANTIBACTERIAL”
Composition:
Levofloxacin Hemihydrate Eq. to Levofloxacin I.P. 0.5% w/v
Mode Of Action:
Levotak Levofloxacin Eye Drops is a broad-spectrum antibiotic having activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It functions by inhibiting the two type II topoisomerase enzymes, DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV. Topoisomerase IV is responsible for DNA separation and duplication whereas DNA gyrase, is responsible for joining new DNA Strands. Restriction to both the mechanisms results in killing the bacteria.
In Bacterial Conjunctivitis caused due to the following susceptible strains:
- GRAM NEGATIVE
- Escherichia coli
- Haemophilus influenzae
- Klebsiella pneumoniae
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Legionella pneumophila
- Moraxella catarrhalis
- Proteus mirabilis
- ATYPICAL BACTERIAL PATHOGENS
- Chlamydophila pneumoniae
- Mycoplasma pneumoniae
- GRAM POSITIVE
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Staphylococcus epidermidis
- Enterococcus faecalis
- Streptococcus pyogenes
For Pediatrics (1-16 Years) : Instill 1-2 Drops of Levotak Eye Drops into the affected eyes three times a Day.
For Adults: Instill 1-2 Drops of Levotak Eye Drops into the affected eyes every 2 hours a day in awake state.
Or as directed by the Specialist
- If irritation persists discontinue the usage and contact the physician.
- For external use not for injection.
- Growth of Resistant Organisms with Prolonged Use
- Avoidance of Contact Lens Wear
Adverse Effect: Prolong use may cause headache, blurred vision, burning sensation, Blepharitis, Eye Irritation, Punctate Keratitis, Keratitis And Ocular Pruritus.