Uses of Sharolev

Sharolev is prescribed by doctors to treat mild, moderate and severe infections in adults over 18 years old such as acute sinusitis, pneumonia, skin and skin structure infections... Find out some information About uses, dosage and notes when using Sharolev will help patients use the drug safely and effectively.

1. What is Sharolev?

Sharolev belongs to the group of antiparasitic, anti-infective, anti-viral and fungal drugs. Prepared in the form of film-coated tablets. Packing: Box of 1 blister x 10 tablets. The main ingredient in the drug is Levofloxacin hemihydrate, a synthetic antibacterial fluoroquinolone for oral and intravenous administration. As a fluoroquinolone antibacterial agent, Levofloxacin hemihydrate inhibits bacterial DNA synthesis by acting on the gyrase complex and topoiso-merase IV DNA. Levofloxacin hemihydrate is highly bactericidal in vitro. The spectrum of activity includes many Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria such as staphylococci, streptococci, including pneumococci, enteric bacteria, non-fermentable Gram-negative bacteria, Haemophilus influenzae and atypical bacteria. .
Levofloxacin hemihydrate generally does not have cross-resistance between Levofloxacin and other antibacterial drugs. In case of nosocomial infection caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa, combination therapy is required.

2. Indications for use of the drug Sharolev

Sharolev is prescribed by doctors in the treatment of mild, moderate and severe infections in adults over 18 years old such as:
Acute sinusitis; Levofloxacin Exacerbation of chronic bronchitis; Pneumonia; Community-acquired pneumonia ; Skin and skin structure infections; Urinary tract infections with or without complications; Nephritis - acute pyelonephritis.

3. Dosage, how to use Sharolev

Reference Sharolev dose for adults:
Treatment of acute sinusitis: Use a dose of Sharolev 500mg/day for 10-14 days. Treatment of exacerbations of chronic bronchitis: Use a dose of Sharolev 250-500mg/day for 7-10 days. Treatment of community-acquired pneumonia: Use a dose of Sharolev 500mg, 1-2 times a day for 7-14 days. Treatment of complicated urinary tract infections including nephritis - pyelonephritis: Use a dose of Sharolev 250mg/day for 7-10 days. Treatment of skin and soft tissue infections: Use a dose of Sharolev 500mg, 1-2 times a day, treat for 7-14 days. The dose of Sharolev for patients with renal failure (ClCr < 50mL/min) should be reduced as directed by the doctor.
The above dose of Sharolev is for reference only. The specific dose of Sharolev will depend on your condition and disease progression. To get the right dose of Sharolev, patients need to consult their doctor/pharmacist.

4. Sharolev drug side effects

Some possible side effects when using Sharolev medicine such as:
Possible side effects: Nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, altered taste, sleep disturbance, headache, dizziness. Rare side effects: Sensitivity to sunlight, pain and swelling of joints/muscles/tendons, abdominal pain, vision changes, allergic reactions. Very rare side effects: Seizures, mental confusion, chest pain, arrhythmia, restlessness and anxiety, change in urine output, yellowing eyes/skin, superinfection with prolonged use of Sharolev. If there are any abnormal symptoms suspected of using Sharolev, the patient should notify the treating doctor/pharmacist for timely treatment.

5. Notes when taking the drug Sharolev

Contraindications to the drug Sharolev:
Children, pregnant and lactating women should avoid taking Sharolev. Patients with hypersensitivity to drug components and quinolones. Interactions with other drugs:
To avoid unwanted interactions when using Sharolev, patients should inform their doctor/pharmacist of all medicines, dietary supplements, vitamins... use. The basic information about Sharolev in the above article is for reference only. Because this is a prescription drug, patients should not use it on their own, but need to contact a specialist directly to get an appropriate prescription to ensure safety for health.

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