Lquin 250mg Tablet contains Levofloxacin 250mg, an antibacterial medicine belonging to the fluoroquinolone class.

Levofloxacin inhibits bacterial enzymes involved in DNA replication and repair, primarily DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV. This disrupts essential bacterial DNA processes and can result in the death of susceptible bacteria.

Because fluoroquinolones can cause potentially serious adverse reactions, levofloxacin should be used only when it is an appropriate treatment for the particular bacterial infection.

Product Information

Uses of Lquin 250mg

Levofloxacin may be prescribed for selected bacterial infections caused by susceptible microorganisms.

Depending on the clinical situation, it may be used for certain:

• Urinary tract infections
• Kidney infections
• Selected respiratory bacterial infections
• Certain skin and soft-tissue infections
• Other susceptible bacterial infections

The exact indication depends on the infection, causative organism, antimicrobial susceptibility, severity, local resistance patterns, and patient-specific factors.

Important

Lquin does not treat viral infections such as:

• Common cold
• Influenza
• Most viral respiratory infections

Fluoroquinolones are not appropriate for every bacterial infection and may be reserved for situations where their benefits outweigh their risks.

How Levofloxacin Works

Levofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic.

It inhibits two bacterial enzymes:

1. DNA gyrase
2. Topoisomerase IV

These enzymes are required for bacterial DNA replication, repair, and chromosome organization.

Inhibition of these enzymes disrupts bacterial DNA processes and ultimately causes death of susceptible bacterial cells.

Lquin 250mg Dosage

The appropriate levofloxacin dosage depends on:

• Type of infection
• Severity of infection
• Kidney function
• Age
• Causative organism
• Bacterial susceptibility
• Other medicines being used

The 250mg strength does not by itself determine the correct dosing frequency or treatment duration.

Different infections require different levofloxacin regimens. Kidney function is particularly important because levofloxacin is primarily eliminated through the kidneys and dosage adjustment may be required in renal impairment.

Take Lquin exactly as prescribed.

Do not increase the dose, decrease the dose, or extend treatment without medical advice.

How to Take Lquin 250mg

• Take the tablet exactly as prescribed.
• Swallow it with sufficient water.
• It can generally be taken with or without food.
• Take doses at the prescribed intervals.
• Maintain adequate hydration unless your healthcare professional has advised fluid restriction.
• Keep appropriate separation from products containing aluminum, magnesium, iron, or zinc, as these can reduce levofloxacin absorption.
• Complete the prescribed treatment unless your healthcare professional instructs you otherwise.
• Do not share antibiotics with another person.