Loxof 500 Tablet is an antibiotic that belongs to the third generation of fluoroquinolones. It is a highly effective antibiotic that works against a variety of bacteria. Loxof 500 Tablet 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 infections. 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. Loxof 500 Tablet 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 Loxof 500 Tablet can vary depending on your condition and the severity of the infection. Loxof 500 Tablet 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 Loxof 500 Tablet , please inform your doctor if you have any allergy (against any antibiotic), kidney or liver problems. Do not take Loxof 500 Tablet 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 Loxof 500 Tablet  is safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Loxof 500 Tablet 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. Loxof 500 Tablet inhibits the growth of bacteria that are then destroyed by the immune cells of our body. Loxof 500 Tablet 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.

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Constipation
• Indigestion
• Trouble sleeping

Drug-Drug Interaction: Following drugs should not be taken alongside Loxof 500 Tablet :  Pain-relieving (NSAIDs), Acidity relievers (cimetidine), Anti-tuberculosis drugs (probenecid), Immunosuppressants (cyclosporin),  Anti-bacterial drugs (macrolides), Blood sugar lowering drugs (insulin, glibenclamide) & Blood thinners (warfarin), fits medications (Phenytoin, valproate).

Drug-Food Interaction: Loxof 500 Tablet should be avoided with milk and yoghurt.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Loxof 500 Tablet should be taken only after doctors consultation in conditions like Swollen intestines (colitis), Weak muscles (myasthenia gravis),  Swollen tendons (tendonitis), High blood sugar (diabetes), hemodialysis (kidney dialysis), Kidney dysfunction as well as disease of nerves.

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

• 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.

• Before starting Loxof 500 Tablet treatment a patient should take care of the following points :

• During treatment and after 48 hours of discontinuation of treatment with Loxof 500 Tablet , limit exposure to heavy sunlight or to artificial UV rays (e.g. sunlight).

• Before using eye drops of Loxof 500 Tablet , 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 Loxof 500 Tablet may cause harmful interactions in these patients.

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.