Lefovio OZ Tablet 10's
About Lefovio OZ Tablet 10's
Lefovio OZ Tablet 10's belongs to the class of 'antibiotics', primarily used to treat diarrhoea and dysentery. It helps treat various bacterial and parasitic infections, such as pneumonia, bronchitis, intestinal, vaginal, urinary tract infections and genital infections. Diarrhoea is a condition that causes the frequent passing of loose or watery stools. Dysentery is an intestinal inflammation that leads to severe diarrhoea accompanied by mucus or blood in the stools. Bacterial infections are caused due to the multiplication of harmful bacteria inside or on the body.
Lefovio OZ Tablet 10's contains two antibiotic medicines, namely: Levofloxacin and Ornidazole. Levofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It works by inhibiting an enzyme called gyrase, which is responsible for the growth and development of bacterial DNA. Ornidazole is an anti-amoebic/ amebicide (kills amoeba that causes amoebic dysentery) and antiprotozoal (fights against protozoal infections) medicine. It also exerts antibacterial action and kills harmful bacteria and parasites (amoeba) by damaging their DNA by interfering with the protein formation process.
Please take Lefovio OZ Tablet 10's in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor based on your medical condition. Lefovio OZ Tablet 10's is generally safe to use. However, some may experience side effects like nausea, loss of appetite, constipation, diarrhoea, trouble sleeping, dizziness and headache. Most of these side effects of Lefovio OZ Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. If these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.
If you are allergic to Lefovio OZ Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Do not suddenly stop this medicine to avoid unpleasant side effects and sudden withdrawal symptoms. Intake of probiotics, prebiotics and plenty of fluids is recommended if you suffer from dysentery and diarrhoea. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Lefovio OZ Tablet 10's as it may cause dizziness. Avoid alcoholic beverages during your treatment, as it can worsen the disease and side effects. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should use Lefovio OZ Tablet 10's with proper consultation and caution.
Uses of Lefovio OZ Tablet 10's
Medicinal Benefits
Lefovio OZ Tablet 10's contains Levofloxacin and Ornidazole. It treats infections of bacteria and parasites. Levofloxacin is a quinolone antibiotic that inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase, an enzyme required for the replication, transcription and repair of the DNA. It is also used to treat anthrax (a rare but serious bacterial illness) and certain types of plague. Ornidazole is an anti-amoebic, antiprotozoal and antibacterial medicine. It kills harmful protozoa and certain anaerobic bacteria by damaging their DNA and interfering with the protein formation process. It treats amoebiasis (amoebic dysentery), giardiasis (infection of the small intestine) and trichomoniasis (a sexually transmitted infection caused by a parasite). Collectively, Lefovio OZ Tablet 10's treats various bacterial and parasitic infections, such as diarrhoea, dysentery, pneumonia, bronchitis, intestinal, vaginal, urinary tract infections and genital infections. Lefovio OZ Tablet 10's does not work for viral infections like common cold and flu.
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Side Effects of Lefovio OZ Tablet 10's
Drug Warnings
Brief your medical history to doctor, if you are allergic to Lefovio OZ Tablet 10's or any of its components. Please let your doctor know before starting Lefovio OZ Tablet 10's if you have a history liver or kidney diseases, tendonitis (inflammation of the tendon, a tissue connecting muscle and bone), fits, diabetes, dehydration, blood dyscrasia (decreased peripheral blood cell counts), colitis (inflammation of the colon) or undergoing dialysis treatment. Levofloxacin in Lefovio OZ Tablet 10's can make myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness) worse, hence you should take Lefovio OZ Tablet 10's only under doctor's supervision. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting Lefovio OZ Tablet 10's. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Lefovio OZ Tablet 10's as it may cause dizziness. Please try avoiding alcoholic beverages during your treatment, as it worsens the disease and side effects. Lefovio OZ Tablet 10's is not recommended for patients younger than 18 years of age.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Lefovio OZ Tablet 10's may interact with blood thinners (warfarin), pain killers (aspirin), anti-depressants (escitalopram), heart-related drugs (quinidine), anaesthetics (vecuronium), birth control pills containing Ethinyl estradiol, corticosteroids, anti-diabetic drugs, antacids, and multivitamins with minerals.
Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid alcoholic beverages since it may lead to dizziness.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Lefovio OZ Tablet 10's is cautiously recommended if you have any liver or kidney diseases, tendonitis, fits, blood dyscrasia, colitis, diabetes, myasthenia gravis, dehydration, dialysis, high blood pressure, nerve problems, mood disorders (depression), aneurysm, blockage of the aorta or other blood vessels and connective tissue disorders like Marfan syndrome and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.
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Disease/Condition Glossary
Diarrhoea is a condition that causes the frequent passing of loose or watery stools. It is caused by bacteria (campylobacter and Escherichia coli), virus (norovirus or rotavirus) and parasites in contaminated food and water.
Dysentery is an intestinal inflammation that leads to severe diarrhoea accompanied by mucus or blood in the stools. It is mostly caused by shigella bacteria (shigellosis) or an amoeba.
Bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and causes infection. 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 thick cell wall) or gram-negative (do not have a cell wall). Some common symptoms of a bacterial infection include cough, fever and tiredness.