The drug "Flexin". Instructions for use

The antibiotic "Flexid" includes levofloxacin. This component has a broad spectrum of bactericidal action. The substance blocks the synthesis of DNA from cells of pathogenic microbes. When taking orally, levofloxacin is absorbed fairly quickly and almost completely. The approximate bioavailability of the component is 100%. Within one hour after entering the body, the highest concentration of the substance is noted. On intake, food intake has virtually no effect. Removal of levofloxacin occurs slowly through the kidneys.

"Flexin" medication: instructions for use, indications

Medication is prescribed for pathologies of internal organs, tissues, joints and bones provoked by pathogenic bacteria sensitive to the active substance.

Contraindications

The drug is not prescribed during lactation, during the period of gestation, in children (up to the age of eighteen) age. Contraindications include lesions in the tendons that occurred with the administration of previously fluoroquinolones. The drug "Flexin" does not recommend the use of components and other quinolones in case of intolerance, with epilepsy.

Adverse Reactions

During treatment, allergies, hepatitis, increased activity of liver transaminases, photosensitivity are possible. The drug provokes dyspnea, hyperbilirubinemia, anaphylactic shock, paresthesia, hearing and vision disorders. To the undesirable consequences of taking the drug "Flexid" instructions for use include enterocolitis, skin rash, anxiety, diarrhea, impaired tactile, taste sensitivity, tachycardia. Against the background of the treatment there is a multiform erythema, allergic pneumonitis, dyspeptic manifestations, disorders, tendinitis, hypercreatininaemia. The drug causes muscle weakness, arthralgia, dysfunction in the kidneys before the development of renal failure. In rare cases, vasculitis, thrombocytopenia, rupture of tendons, fever may occur.

"Flexin" medication: instructions for use

It is recommended to take medicine during breaks or during meals inside. The medication is administered intravenously slowly. Against the background of acute sinusitis, the recommended dose is 500 mg once a day. The duration of treatment is 10-14 days. With exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, 250-500 mg once a day is prescribed. The duration of therapy is 7-10 days. In the treatment of infections in the urinary tract of an uncomplicated type, the preparation "Fleksid" recommends the instruction for use 250 mg once a day for three days. With complicated lesions - seven or ten days. With community-acquired pneumonia , 500 mg 1-2 r. / Day are prescribed. The duration of therapy is from one week to two. When bacterial chronic prostatitis is recommended for 500 mg once a day. Duration of treatment is 28 days. When tuberculosis is prescribed, 500 mg 1-2 times a day for three months. In acute conditions, intravenous administration is used. After relieving the condition, it is recommended to switch to oral medication.

Means "Flexid": instruction, price

The cost of the medication is within 500 rubles.