Manufacturer: Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Levofloxacin(250mg)
Strip of 5 Tablet
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Lamwin 250mg Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It may be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned.
You may have a headache, dizziness, nausea, and constipation as side effects of this medicine. These are usually temporary and resolve on its own, but please consult your doctor if it bothers you or persists for a longer duration. Diarrhea may also occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Special care should be taken in people with kidney problems while taking this medicine.
Lamwin 250mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase. This prevents the bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing them.
Levofloxacin is approximately 24 to 38% bound to serum plasma proteins (primarily albumin); serum protein binding is independent of serum drug concentrations. The plasma elimination half-life (t1/2 beta) ranges from 6 to 8 hours in individuals with normal renal function.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Lamwin
Headache
Dizziness
Nausea
Constipation
Diarrhea
diarrhea from an infection with Clostridium difficile bacteria.
diabetes.
low blood sugar.
glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency.
low amount of potassium in the blood.
a low seizure threshold.
pseudotumor cerebri, a condition with high fluid pressure in the brain.
Lamwin 250mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Consuming alcohol with Lamwin 250mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Lamwin 250mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
Nosocomial Pneumonia.
Community-Acquired Pneumonia.
Skin and Skin Structure Infections Complicated and Uncomplicated.
Chronic bacterial prostatitis.
Acute Bacterial Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis.
Acute Bacterial Sinusitis.
colitis.
CNS disorders.
myasthenia gravis.
peripheral neuropathy.
QT interval prolongation.
tendonitis.
crystalluria.
diabetes.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Lamwin 250mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Lamwin 250mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Your doctor has prescribed Lamwin 250mg Tablet to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Discontinue Lamwin 250mg Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Notify your doctor if you feel pain in your tendons, numbness, or tingling sensations.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Lamwin 250mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Lamwin 250mg Tablet with dairy products such as milk, cheese, curd, butter, paneer and ice cream.
Q. Is Lamwin 250mg Tablet safe?
Lamwin 250mg Tablet is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.
Q. What if I forget to take a dose of Lamwin 250mg Tablet?
If you forget a dose of Lamwin 250mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.
Q. Can the use of Lamwin 250mg Tablet cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Lamwin 250mg Tablet can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea, talk to your doctor about it.
Q. Can I stop taking Lamwin 250mg Tablet when I feel better?
No, do not stop taking Lamwin 250mg Tablet and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured. If you stop using Lamwin 250mg Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen. Continue taking Lamwin 250mg Tablet in the dose and duration advised by the doctor.
Q. Can the use of Lamwin 250mg Tablet increase the risk of muscle damage?
Yes, the use of Lamwin 250mg Tablet is known to increase the risk of muscle damage, commonly in the ankle. Muscle damage can happen in people of all ages who take Lamwin 250mg Tablet but it may be more significant in people above 60 years of age. Inform your doctor if you feel any kind of muscle pain while using this medicine.
