ab cin 250mg tablet - Levofloxacin (250mg) medicine

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๐Ÿญ American Biocare ๐Ÿ“ฆ Varies by brand ๐Ÿ’Š Allopathy ๐Ÿ“… Updated: Jun 26, 2026
๐Ÿ“‹ Prescription Required ๐Ÿ’Š Generic Available
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Dr. SaathiMed Expert Panel | Jun 26, 2026

What is ab cin 250mg tablet used for?

Alevo 500 Tablet (Levofloxacin) is used to treat OPHTHAL. It contains Levofloxacin (250mg), which Inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, preventing DNA replication a. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.

  • Generic Name: Levofloxacin
  • Manufacturer: American Biocare
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: C
  • Prescription Required: Yes
๐Ÿ’ก Did You Know? The first generic medicine was introduced in India in 1970 after the Patents Act was amended.

๐Ÿ’Š ab cin 250mg tablet Uses & Benefits

Acute bacterial sinusitis, acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, community-acquired pneumonia, complicated urinary tract infections, acute pyelonephritis, chronic bacterial prostatitis, skin and soft tissue infections.

Off-label uses: Tuberculosis, Anthrax, Plague, Legionnaires' disease

๐Ÿ“‹ Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Levofloxacin
Brand NameAlevo 500 Tablet
ManufacturerAmerican Biocare
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassOPHTHAL
Action ClassQuinolones/ Fluroquinolones
Route of AdministrationOral
StorageStore at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF); protect from light and moisture.
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

๐Ÿ”ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionRapidly and completely absorbed after oral administration.
DistributionWidely distributed into body tissues and fluids, including lung, sinus, skin, and urine.
Protein BindingApproximately 24-38%
MetabolismMinimally metabolized; primarily excreted unchanged in urine.
Half-Life6-8 hours
ExcretionPrimarily renal (approximately 87% unchanged in urine within 48 hours).
BioavailabilityApproximately 99%
Onset of Action1-2 hours
Peak Plasma Time1-2 hours
Duration of Action24 hours

How It Works

Inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, preventing DNA replication and transcription.

Mechanism Steps

1Levofloxacin enters bacterial cell via porin channels.
2Binds to bacterial DNA gyrase (topoisomerase II) and topoisomerase IV.
3Inhibits the supercoiling and relaxation of bacterial DNA.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Take ab cin 250mg tablet

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

โš ๏ธ Side Effects of ab cin 250mg tablet

โœ… Common Side Effects

  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Insomnia

๐Ÿšจ Serious Side Effects

  • Tendon rupture
  • Peripheral neuropathy
  • QT prolongation
  • Seizures
  • Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea

โš ๏ธ Rare Side Effects

  • Anaphylaxis
  • Stevens-Johnson syndrome
  • Hepatotoxicity
  • Renal failure
  • Blood dyscrasias

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Drug Interactions

โš ๏ธ DrugSeverityEffect
Warfarin Major Increased bleeding risk
Antidiabetic agents Major Hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia
NSAIDs Major Increased CNS stimulation and seizure risk
Corticosteroids Major Increased risk of tendon rupture
QT-prolonging agents Major Increased risk of arrhythmias
Theophylline Moderate Increased theophylline levels
Cyclosporine Moderate Increased nephrotoxicity risk
Probenecid Moderate Decreased renal clearance of levofloxacin
Cimetidine Moderate Increased levofloxacin levels
Calcium Minor Reduced absorption of levofloxacin
Iron Minor Reduced absorption of levofloxacin
Zinc Minor Reduced absorption of levofloxacin
Sucralfate Minor Reduced absorption of levofloxacin

๐Ÿšจ Major Interactions

  • Warfarin
  • Antidiabetic agents
  • NSAIDs
  • Corticosteroids
  • QT-prolonging agents

โšก Moderate Interactions

  • Theophylline
  • Cyclosporine
  • Probenecid
  • Cimetidine

โ„น๏ธ Minor Interactions

  • Calcium
  • Iron
  • Zinc
  • Sucralfate

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Food Interactions

Avoid dairy products, calcium-fortified juices, and antacids containing magnesium or aluminum within 2 hours of dosing.

๐Ÿท Alcohol Interaction

No direct interaction, but may increase CNS side effects like dizziness.

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings

๐Ÿšซ Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to levofloxacin or other quinolones; history of tendon disorders with quinolones; myasthenia gravis; epilepsy; children and adolescents (<18 years).

๐Ÿ“Š Monitoring Parameters

Renal function, blood glucose, signs of tendonitis or tendon rupture, CNS effects, QT interval.

๐Ÿคฑ Lactation Safety

Excreted in breast milk; use with caution.

๐Ÿ’Š Overdose Management

Supportive care; monitor ECG for QT prolongation; hemodialysis not effective.

โฐ Missed Dose

Take as soon as remembered unless near next dose; skip missed dose if close to next dose; do not double dose.

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Reviewed by Expert

Dr. SaathiMed Expert Panel

MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Reviewed: Jun 26, 2026

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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.

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