{"id":12178,"date":"2023-06-02T00:33:37","date_gmt":"2023-06-01T20:33:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newpharma.ge\/pharma_products\/%e1%83%9a%e1%83%94%e1%83%a4%e1%83%9a%e1%83%9d%e1%83%92%e1%83%90%e1%83%a0%e1%83%93%e1%83%98-leflogard\/"},"modified":"2023-07-24T15:39:38","modified_gmt":"2023-07-24T11:39:38","slug":"%e1%83%9a%e1%83%94%e1%83%a4%e1%83%9a%e1%83%9d%e1%83%92%e1%83%90%e1%83%a0%e1%83%93%e1%83%98-leflogard","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/newpharma.ge\/en\/pharma_products\/%e1%83%9a%e1%83%94%e1%83%a4%e1%83%9a%e1%83%9d%e1%83%92%e1%83%90%e1%83%a0%e1%83%93%e1%83%98-leflogard\/","title":{"rendered":"LEFLOGARD"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>LEFLOGARD 500 mg film-coated tablets<br \/>\nLevofloxacin<br \/>\nRead all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine as it may contain important<br \/>\ninformation for you.<br \/>\n\uf02d Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.<br \/>\n\uf02d If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<br \/>\n\uf02d This medicine has been prescribed for you. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if<br \/>\ntheir symptoms are the same as yours.<br \/>\n\uf02d If you get any side effects, contact your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side<br \/>\neffects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.<br \/>\nIn this leaflet:<br \/>\n1. What LEFLOGARD tablets are and what they are used for<br \/>\n2. What you need to know before you take LEFLOGARD tablets<br \/>\n3. How to take LEFLOGARD tablets<br \/>\n4. Possible side effects<br \/>\n5. How to store LEFLOGARD tablets<br \/>\n6. Contents of the pack and other information.<br \/>\n1. What LEFLOGARD tablets are and what they are used for<br \/>\nThe name of your medicine is LEFLOGARD. LEFLOGARD tablets contain a medicine called<br \/>\nlevofloxacin. It belongs to a group of medicines called quinolone antimicrobial agents and works by<br \/>\nkilling the bacteria that cause infections.<br \/>\nLEFLOGARD tablets can be used to treat infections of the:<br \/>\n\uf02d sinuses;<br \/>\n\uf02d lungs, in people with long-term breathing problems or pneumonia;<br \/>\n\uf02d urinary tract, including kidneys or bladder;<br \/>\n\uf02d prostate gland, where you have a long lasting infection;<br \/>\n\uf02d skin and underlying tissues, including muscles (sometimes called soft tissue).<br \/>\nIn some special situations, Levor tablets may be used to lessen the chances of getting a pulmonary disease<br \/>\nnamed anthrax or worsening of the disease after you are exposed to the bacteria causing anthrax.<br \/>\n2. What you need do know before you take LEFLOGARD tablets:<br \/>\nDo not take LEFLOGARD:<br \/>\n\uf02d if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to levofloxacin, any other quinolones such as moxifoxacin,<br \/>\nciprofloxacin or ofloxacin or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6). Signs<br \/>\nof an allergic reaction include: a rash, swallowing or breathing problems, swelling of your lips,<br \/>\nface, throat or tongue.<br \/>\n\uf02d if you have ever had epilepsy;<br \/>\n\uf02d if you have ever had a problem with your tendons such as tendonitis that was related to treatment<br \/>\nwith antibacterial agent of the quinolone group. A tendon is the cord that joins your muscle to<br \/>\nyour skeleton.<br \/>\n\uf02d if you are a child or a growing teenager;<br \/>\n3<br \/>\n\uf02d if you are pregnant, might become pregnant or think you may be pregnant;<br \/>\n\uf02d if you are breast-feeding.<br \/>\nDo not take this medicine if any of the above applies to you. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor<br \/>\nor pharmacist before taking LEFLOGARD.<br \/>\nWarnings and precautions<br \/>\nTalk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking LEFLOGARD:<br \/>\n\uf02d if you are 60 years of age or older;<br \/>\n\uf02d if you are using corticosteroids, sometimes called steroids (see section \u201cOther medicines and<br \/>\nLEFLOGARD\u201d);<br \/>\n\uf02d if you have received a transplantation;<br \/>\n\uf02d if you have ever had a fit (seizure);<br \/>\n\uf02d if you have had damage to your brain due to a stroke or other brain injury;<br \/>\n\uf02d if you have kidney problems;<br \/>\n\uf02d if you have something known as glucose \u2013 6 \u2013 phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency. You are more<br \/>\nlikely to have serious problems with your blood when taking this medicine;<br \/>\n\uf02d if you have ever had mental health problems;<br \/>\n\uf02d if you have ever had heart problems: caution should be taken when using this kind of medicine,<br \/>\nif you were born with or have family history of prolonged QT interval (seen on ECG, electrical<br \/>\nrecording of the heart), have salt imbalance in the blood (especially low level of potassium or<br \/>\nmagnesium), have a very slow heart rhythm (bradycardia), have a weak heart (heart failure), have<br \/>\na history of heart attack (myocardial infarction), you are female or elderly or you are taking other<br \/>\nmedicines that result in abnormal ECG changes (see section \u201c Other medicines and LEFLOGARD<br \/>\ntablets\u201d);<br \/>\n\uf02d if you are diabetic;<br \/>\n\uf02d if you have ever had liver problems;<br \/>\n\uf02d if you have myasthenia gravis;<br \/>\n\uf02d if you have nerve problems (peripheral neuropathy);<br \/>\n\uf02d if you have been diagnosed with an enlargement or \u201cbulge\u201d of a large blood vessel (aortic aneurysm<br \/>\nor large vessel peripheral aneurysm);<br \/>\n\uf02d if you have experienced a previous episode of aortic dissection (a tear in the aorta wall);<br \/>\n\uf02d if you have been diagnosed with leaking heart valves (heart valve regurgitation);<br \/>\n\uf02d if you have a family history of aortic aneurysm or aortic dissection or congenital heart valve disease,<br \/>\nor other risk factors or predisposing conditions (e.g. connective tissue disorders such as Marfan<br \/>\nsyndrome, or vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Turner syndrome, Sjogren\u2019s syndrome [an<br \/>\ninflammatory autoimmune disease] or vascular disorders such as Takayasu arteritis, giant cell arteritis,<br \/>\nBehcet\u2019s disease, high blood pressure, or known atherosclerosis, or rheumatoid arthritis [a disease of<br \/>\njoints], or endocarditis [an infection of the heart]);<br \/>\n\uf02d if you have ever developed a severe skin rash or skin peeling, blistering and\/or mouth<br \/>\nsores after taking levofloxacin.<br \/>\nSerious skin reactions<br \/>\nSerious skin reactions including Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, and drug reaction<br \/>\nwith eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) have been reported with the use of levofloxacin.<br \/>\n\uf0b7 SJS\/TEN can appear initially as reddish target-like spots or circular patches often with central blisters<br \/>\non the trunk. Also, ulcers of mouth, throat, nose, genitals and eyes (red and swollen eyes) can occur.<br \/>\nThese serious skin rashes are often preceded by fever and\/or flu-like symptoms. The rashes may<br \/>\n4<br \/>\nprogress to widespread peeling of the skin and life-threatening complications or be fatal.<br \/>\n\uf0b7 DRESS appears initially as flu-like symptoms and a rash on the face then an extended rash with a high<br \/>\nbody temperature, increased levels of liver enzymes seen in blood tests and an increase in a type of<br \/>\nwhite blood cell (eosinophilia) and enlarged lymph nodes.<br \/>\nIf you develop a serious rash or another of these skin symptoms, stop taking levofloxacin and contact your<br \/>\ndoctor or seek medical attention immediately.<br \/>\nYou should not take fluoroquinolone\/quinolone antibacterial medicines, including Levofloxacin, if you have<br \/>\nexperienced any serious adverse reaction in the past when taking a quinolone or fluoroquinolone. In this<br \/>\nsituation, you should inform your doctor as soon as possible.<br \/>\nWhen taking this medicine<br \/>\nIf you feel sudden, severe pain in your abdomen, chest or back, which can be symproms of aortic aneurysm<br \/>\nand dissection, go immediately to an emergency room. Your risk may be increased if you are being treated<br \/>\nwith systemic corticosteroids.<br \/>\nIf you start experiencing a rapid onset of shortness of breath, especially when you lie down flat in your bed,<br \/>\nor you notice swelling of your ankles, feet or abdomen, or a new onset of heart palpitations (sensation of<br \/>\nrapid or irregular heartbeat), you should inform your doctor immediately.<br \/>\nPain and swelling in the joints and inflammation or rupture of tendons may occur rarely. Your risk is<br \/>\nincreased if you are elderly (above 60 years of age), have received an organ transplant, have kidney problems,<br \/>\nreceive daily doses of 1,000 mg levofloxacin or if you are being treated with corticosteroids. Inflammation<br \/>\nand ruptures of tendons may occur within the first 48 hours of treatment and even up to several months after<br \/>\nstopping of LEFLOGARD therapy. At the first sign of pain or inflammation of a tendon (for example in<br \/>\nyour ankle, wrist, elbow, shoulder or knee), stop taking LEFLOGARD , contact your doctor and rest the<br \/>\npainful area. Avoid any unnecessary exercise as this might increase the risk of a tendon rupture.<br \/>\nYou may rarely experience symptoms of nerve damage (neuropathy) such as pain, burning, tingling,<br \/>\nnumbness and\/or weakness especially in the feet and legs or hands and arms. If this happens, stop taking<br \/>\nLEFLOGARD and inform your doctor immediately in order to prevent the development of potentially<br \/>\nirreversible condition.<br \/>\nProlonged, disabling and potentially irreversible serious side effects<br \/>\nFluoroquinolone\/quinolone antibacterial medicines, including LEFLOGARD , have been associated with<br \/>\nvery rare but serious side effects, some of them being long lasting (continuing months or years), disabling<br \/>\nor potentially irreversible. This includes tendon, muscle and joint pain of the upper and lower limbs,<br \/>\ndifficulty in walking, abnormal sensations such as pins and needles, tingling, tickling, numbness or burning<br \/>\n(paraesthesia), sensory disorders including impairment of vision, taste and smell, and hearing, depression,<br \/>\nmemory impairment, severe fatigue, and severe sleep disorders.<br \/>\nIf you experience any of these side effects after taking LEFLOGARD , contact your doctor immediately<br \/>\nprior to continuing treatment. You and your doctor will decide on continuing the treatment considering also<br \/>\nan antibiotic from another class.<br \/>\nIf you are not sure if any of the above applies to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking<br \/>\nLEFLOGARD tablets.<br \/>\nOther medicines and LEFLOGARD<br \/>\nTell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines,<br \/>\nbecause LEFLOGARD may affect the way they work. Also some medicines can affect the way<br \/>\n5<br \/>\nLEFLOGARD work.<br \/>\nIn particular, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines, as this may increase<br \/>\nthe chance of getting side effects, when you take LEFLOGARD tablets:<br \/>\n\uf02d Corticosteroids, sometimes called steroids \u2013 used for inflammation. You may be more likely<br \/>\nto have inflammation and\/or rupture of your tendons.<br \/>\n\uf02d Warfarin &#8211; used to thin the blood. You may be more likely to have a bleed. Your doctor may<br \/>\nneed to take regular blood tests to check how well your blood can clot.<br \/>\n\uf02d Theophylline &#8211; used for breathing problems. You are more likely to have a fit (seizure) if taken<br \/>\nwith LEFLOGARD tablets.<br \/>\n\uf02d Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) &#8211; used for pain and inflammation such as<br \/>\nacetylsalicylic acid, ibuprofen, fenbufen, ketoprofen and indomethacin. You are more likely to have a fit<br \/>\n(seizure) if taken with LEFLOGARD tablets.<br \/>\n\uf02d Ciclosporin &#8211; used after organ transplants. You may be more likely to get the side effects of<br \/>\nciclosporin.<br \/>\n\uf02d Medicines known to affect the way your heart beats. This includes medicines used for abnormal<br \/>\nheart rhythm (antiarrhythmics such as quinidine, hydroquinidine, disopyramide, sotalol, dofetilide,<br \/>\nibutilide and amiodarone), for depression (tricyclic antidepressants such as amitriptyline and imipramine),<br \/>\nfor psychiatric disorders (antipsychotics), and for bacterial infections (macrolide antibiotics such as<br \/>\nerythromycin, azithromycin and clarithromycin)<br \/>\n\uf02d Probenecid \u2013 used for gout. If you have kidney problems, your doctor may want to give you a<br \/>\nlower dose.<br \/>\n\uf02d Cimetidine \u2013 used for ulcers and heartburn. If you have kidney problems, your doctor may want to<br \/>\ngive you a lower dose.<br \/>\nTalk to your doctor if any of the above applies to you.<br \/>\nDo not take LEFLOGARD tablets at the same time as the following medicines as this can affect the<br \/>\nway LEFLOGARD tablets work:<br \/>\n\uf02d Iron tablets (for anemia), zinc supplements, magnesium or aluminum-containing antacids (for acid<br \/>\nor heartburn), didanosine, or sucralfate (for stomach ulcers). See section 3 \u201cIf you are already taking<br \/>\niron tablets, zinc supplements, antacids, didanosine or sucralfate\u201d.<br \/>\nUrine tests for opiates<br \/>\nUrine tests may show false positive results for strong painkillers called opiates in people taking<br \/>\nLEFLOGARD. If your doctor has prescribed a urine test, tell your doctor you are taking LEFLOGARD.<br \/>\nTuberculosis tests<br \/>\nThis medicine may cause false negative results for some tests used in laboratory to search for the bacteria<br \/>\ncausing tuberculosis.<br \/>\nPregnancy, breast-feeding and fertility<br \/>\nDo not take LEFLOGARD if:<br \/>\n\uf02d you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or think you may be pregnant;<br \/>\n\uf02d you are breast-feeding or intend to breast-feed.<br \/>\nDriving and using machines<br \/>\nYou may get side effects after taking this medicine, including feeling dizzy, sleepy, a spinning feeling<br \/>\n(vertigo) or changes to your eyesight. Some of these side effects can affect you being able to concentrate<br \/>\nand your reaction speed. If this happens, do not drive or carry out any work that requires a high level of<br \/>\nattention.<br \/>\n6<br \/>\nLEFLOGARD tablets contain sunset yellow<br \/>\nThis medicinal product contains the colouring agent FD&amp;C Yellow No. 6\/ sunset yellow aluminum-based<br \/>\npigment (E110) which may cause allergic reactions.<br \/>\n3. How to take LEFLOGARD tablets<br \/>\nAlways take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist<br \/>\nif you are not sure.<br \/>\nTaking LEFLOGARD tablets<br \/>\n\uf02d Take this medicine by mouth<br \/>\n\uf02d Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water<br \/>\n\uf02d The tablets may be taken during meals or at any time between meals<br \/>\nIf you are already taking iron tablets, zinc supplements, antacids, didanosine or sucralfate<br \/>\n\uf02d Do not take these medicines at the same time as LEFLOGARD. Take your dose of these medicines at<br \/>\nleast 2 hours before or after LEFLOGARD.<br \/>\nHow much to take<br \/>\n\uf02d Your doctor will decide on how many LEFLOGARD tablets you should take.<br \/>\n\uf02d The dose will depend on the type of infection you have and where the infection is in your body.<br \/>\n\uf02d The length of your treatment will depend on how serious your infection is.<br \/>\n\uf02d If you feel the effect of your medicine is too weak or strong, do not change the dose yourself, but ask<br \/>\nyour doctor.<br \/>\nAdults and the elderly<br \/>\nSinuses infection<br \/>\n\uf02d One tablet of LEFLOGARD 500 mg, once each day<br \/>\nLungs infection, in people with long-term breathing problems<br \/>\n\uf02d One tablet of LEFLOGARD 500 mg, once each day<br \/>\nPneumonia<br \/>\n\uf02d One tablet of LEFLOGARD 500 mg, once each day<br \/>\nInfection of urinary tract, including your kidneys or bladder<br \/>\n\uf02d One tablet of LEFLOGARD 500 mg, once each day<br \/>\nProstat gland infection<br \/>\n\uf02d One tablet of LEFLOGARD 500 mg, once each day<br \/>\nInfection of skin and underneath the skin, including muscles<br \/>\n\uf02d One tablet of LEFLOGARD 500 mg, once or twice each day<br \/>\nAdults and the elderly with kidney problems<br \/>\nYour doctor may need to give you a lower dose<br \/>\nChildren and teenagers<br \/>\nThis medicine must not be given to children or teenagers.<br \/>\nProtect your skin from sunlight<br \/>\nKeep out of direct sunlight while taking this medicine and for 2 days after you stop taking it. This is<br \/>\nbecause your skin will become much more sensitive to the sun and may burn, tingle or severely blister if<br \/>\nyou do not take the following precautions:<br \/>\n\uf02d use high factor sun cream;<br \/>\n\uf02d always wear a hat and clothes which cover your arms and legs;<br \/>\n7<br \/>\n\uf02d avoid sun beds.<br \/>\nIf you take more LEFLOGARD tablets than you should<br \/>\nIf you accidentally take more tablets than you should, tell a doctor or get other medical advice<br \/>\nstraight away. Take the medicine pack with you. This is so the doctor knows what you have taken. The<br \/>\nfollowing effects may happen: convulsive fits (seizures), feeling confused, dizzy, less conscious, having<br \/>\ntremor and heart problems &#8211; leading to uneven heart beats as well as feeling sick (nausea) or having<br \/>\nstomach burning.<br \/>\nIf you forget to take LEFLOGARD tablets<br \/>\nIf you forgot to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is nearly time for your next dose.<br \/>\nDo not double-up the next dose to make up for the missed dose.<br \/>\nIf you stop taking LEFLOGARD tablets<br \/>\nDo not stop taking LEFLOGARD just because you feel better. It is important that you complete the course<br \/>\nof tablets that your doctor has prescribed for you. If you stop taking the tablets too soon, the<br \/>\ninfection may return, your condition may get worse or the microorganisms may become resistant to<br \/>\nthe medicine.<br \/>\nIf you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<br \/>\n4. Possible side effects<br \/>\nLike all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. These effects<br \/>\nare normally mild or moderate and often disappear after a short time.<br \/>\nStop taking LEFLOGARD and see your doctor or go to a hospital straight away if you notice the<br \/>\nfollowing side effects:<br \/>\nVery rare (may affect up to 1 in 10 000 patients)<br \/>\n\uf02d Allergic reaction. The signs may include: a rash, swallowing or breathing problems, swelling of<br \/>\nyour lips, face, throat or tongue.<br \/>\nStop taking LEFLOGARD and see your doctor or go to a hospital straight away if you notice the<br \/>\nfollowing side effects \u2013 you may need urgent medical treatment:<br \/>\nRare (may affect up to 1 in 1 000 patients)<br \/>\n\uf02d Watery diarrhoea which may have blood in it, possibly with stomach cramps and a high<br \/>\ntemperature. These could be signs of a severe bowel problem<br \/>\n\uf02d Pain and inflammation in your tendons or ligaments, which could lead to rupture. The Achilles<br \/>\ntendon is affected most often<br \/>\n\uf02d Fits (convulsions).<br \/>\n\uf02d Seeing or hearing things that are not there (hallucinations, paranoia), change in your opinion and<br \/>\nthoughts (psychotic reactions) with a risk of having suicidal thoughts or actions<br \/>\n\uf02d Feeling depressed, mental problems, feeling restless (agitation), abnormal dreams or nightmares<br \/>\n\uf02d Widespread rash, high body temperature, liver enzyme elevations, blood abnormalities<br \/>\n(eosinophilia), enlarged lymph nodes and other body organs involvement (Drug Reaction with<br \/>\nEosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms which is also known as DRESS or drug hypersensitivity<br \/>\nsyndrome). See also section 2<br \/>\n\uf02d Syndrome associated with impaired water excretion and low levels of sodium (SIADH).<br \/>\n8<br \/>\nVery rare (may affect up to 1 in 10 000 patients)<br \/>\n\uf02d Burning, tingling, pain or numbness. These may be signs of something called neuropathy<br \/>\nFrequency not known (frequency cannot be estimated from available data)<br \/>\n\uf02d Serious skin rashes including Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis. These can<br \/>\nappear as reddish target-like macules or circular patches often with central blisters on the trunk, skin<br \/>\npeeling, ulcers of mouth, throat, nose, genitals and eyes and can be preceded by fever and flu-like<br \/>\nsymptoms. See also section 2.<br \/>\n\uf02d Loss of appetite, skin and eyes becoming yellow in colour, dark-coloured urine, itching, or tender<br \/>\nstomach (abdomen). These may be signs of liver problems which may include a fatal failure of the<br \/>\nliver.<br \/>\nIf your eyesight becomes impaired or if you have any other eye disturbances whilst taking LEFLOGARD,<br \/>\nconsult an eye specialist immediately.<br \/>\nVery rare cases of long lasting (even up to months or years) or permanent adverse drug reactions, such as<br \/>\ntendon inflammations, tendon rupture, joint pain, pain in the limbs, difficulty in walking, abnormal<br \/>\nsensations such as pins and needles, tickling, burning, numbness or pain (neuropathy), depression, fatigue,<br \/>\nsleep disorders, memory impairment, as well as impairment of hearing, vision, and taste and smell have<br \/>\nbeen associated with administration of quinolone and fluoroquinolone antibiotics in some cases<br \/>\nirrespective of pre-existing risk factors.<br \/>\nCases of an enlargement and weakening of the aortic wall or a tear in the aortic wall (aneurysms and<br \/>\ndissections), which may rupture and may be fatal, and of leaking heart valves have been reported in patients<br \/>\nreceiving fluoroquinolone. See also section 2.<br \/>\nTell your doctor if any of the following side effects gets serious or lasts longer than a few days:<br \/>\nCommon (may affect up to 1 in 10 patients)<br \/>\n\uf02d Sleeping problems;<br \/>\n\uf02d Headache, feeling dizzy;<br \/>\n\uf02d Feeling sick (nausea, vomiting) and diarrhoea;<br \/>\n\uf02d Increase in the level of some liver enzymes in your blood.<br \/>\nUncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 patients)<br \/>\n\uf02d Changes in the number of other bacteria or fungi, infection by fungi named Candida, which may<br \/>\nneed to be treated;<br \/>\n\uf02d Changes in the number of white blood cells shown up in the results of some blood tests<br \/>\n(leukopenia, eosinophilia);<br \/>\n\uf02d Feeling stressed (anxiety), feeling confused, feeling nervous, feeling sleepy, trembling, a spinning<br \/>\nfeeling (vertigo);<br \/>\n\uf02d Shortness of breath (dyspnoea);<br \/>\n\uf02d Changes in the way things taste, loss of appetite, stomach upset or indigestion (dyspepsia), pain in<br \/>\nyour stomach area, feeling bloated (flatulence) or constipation;<br \/>\n\uf02d Itching and skin rash, severe itching or hives (urticaria), sweating too much (hyperhidrosis);<br \/>\n\uf02d Joint pain or muscle pain;<br \/>\n\uf02d Blood tests may show unusual results due to liver (bilirubin increased) or kidney (creatinine<br \/>\nincreased) problems;<br \/>\n\uf02d General weakness.<br \/>\nRare (may affect up to 1 in 1 000 patients)<br \/>\n9<br \/>\n\uf02d Bruising and bleeding easily due to a lowering in the number of blood platelets (thrombocytopenia);<br \/>\n\uf02d Low number of white blood cells (neutropenia);<br \/>\n\uf02d Exaggerated immune response (hypersensitivity);<br \/>\n\uf02d Lowering of your blood sugar levels (hypoglycaemia). This is important for people with diabetes;<br \/>\n\uf02d Tingly feeling in your hands and feet (paraesthesia);<br \/>\n\uf02d Problems with your hearing (tinnitus) or eyesight (blurred vision);<br \/>\n\uf02d Unusual fast beating of your heart (tachycardia) or low blood pressure (hypotension);<br \/>\n\uf02d Muscle weakness. This is important in people with myasthenia gravis (a rare disease of the nervous<br \/>\nsystem);<br \/>\n\uf02d Changes in the way your kidney works and occasional kidney failure which may be due to an<br \/>\nallergic kidney reaction called interstitial nephritis;<br \/>\n\uf02d Fever;<br \/>\n\uf02d Sharply demarcated, erythematous patches with\/without blistering that develop within hours of<br \/>\nadministration of levofloxacin and heals with postinflammatory residual hyperpigmentation; it usually<br \/>\nrecurs at the same site of the skin or mucous membrane upon subsequent exposure to levofloxacin.<br \/>\nFrequency not known (frequency can not be estimated from available data)<br \/>\n\uf02d Lowering in red blood cells (anemia): this can make the skin pale or yellow due to damage of the<br \/>\nred blood cells; lowering in the number of all types of blood cells (pancytopenia);<br \/>\n\uf02d Fever, sore throat and a general feeling of being unwell that does not go away. This may be due to a<br \/>\nlowering in the number of white blood cells (agranulocytosis);<br \/>\n\uf02d Loss of circulation (anaphylactic like shock);<br \/>\n\uf02d Increase of your blood sugar levels (hyperglycaemia) or lowering of your blood sugar levels leading<br \/>\nto coma (hypoglycaemic coma). This is important for people that have diabetes;<br \/>\n\uf02d Changes in the way things smell, loss of smell or taste (parosmia, anosmia, ageusia);<br \/>\n\uf02d Problems moving and walking (dyskinesia, extrapyramidal disorders);<br \/>\n\uf02d Temporary loss of consciousness or posture (syncope);<br \/>\n\uf02d Temporary loss of vision, inflammation of the eye;<br \/>\n\uf02d Impairment or loss of hearing;<br \/>\n\uf02d Abnormal fast heart rhythm, life-threatening irregular heart rhythm including cardiac arrest,<br \/>\nalteration of the heart rhythm (called prolongation of QT interval, seen on ECG, electrical activity<br \/>\nof the heart);<br \/>\n\uf02d Difficulty breathing or wheezing (bronchospasm);<br \/>\n\uf02d Allergic lung reactions;<br \/>\n\uf02d Pancreatitis;<br \/>\n\uf02d Inflammation of the liver (hepatitis);<br \/>\n\uf02d Increased sensitivity of your skin to sun and ultraviolet light (photosensitivity);<br \/>\n\uf02d Inflammation of the blood vessels due to an allergic reaction (vasculitis);<br \/>\n\uf02d Inflammation of the tissue inside the mouth (stomatitis);<br \/>\n\uf02d Muscle rupture and muscle destruction (rhabdomyolysis);<br \/>\n\uf02d Joint redness and swelling (arthritis);<br \/>\n\uf02d Pain, including pain in the back, chest and extremities;<br \/>\n\uf02d Attacks of porphyria in people who already have porphyria (a very rare metabolic disease);<br \/>\n\uf02d Persistent headache with or without blurred vision (benign intracranial hypertension)<br \/>\nReporting of side effects<br \/>\nIf you get any side effects, contact your doctor or pharmacist. This includes all listed in this leaflet. You<br \/>\ncan also report side effects directly via the national reporting system. Reporting of the adverse reactions<br \/>\ncontributes to getting more information on the safety of this medicine.<br \/>\n1<br \/>\n0<br \/>\n5. How to store LEFLOGARD tablets<br \/>\nKeep out of the sight and reach of children.<br \/>\nDo not use LEFLOGARD tablets after the expiry date stated on the carton packaging. The expiry date<br \/>\nrefers to the last day of the month.<br \/>\nNo special storage conditions are required.<br \/>\nDo not dispose of medications in wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose<br \/>\nof medicines you no longer use. These measures will help t protect the environment.<br \/>\n6. Contents of the pack and other information<br \/>\nWhat LEFLOGARD tablets contain<br \/>\n\uf02d The active ingredient is levofloxacin. Each film-coated tablet LEFLOGARD 500 mg contains<br \/>\nactive ingredient 500 mg levofloxacin (equivalent to 512.46 mg of levofloxacin hemihydrate).<br \/>\n\uf02d The other ingredients are:<br \/>\nTablet core: microcrystalline cellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, crospovidone, magnesium stearate.<br \/>\nTablet coating: Opadry orange OY-S-33016 [hypromellose (\u0415464); FD &amp; C blue #2\/ indigo carmine,<br \/>\naluminum-based pigment (\u0415132); FD &amp; C yellow #6\/sunset yellow, aluminum-based pigment (\u0415110);<br \/>\nred iron oxide (E172); macrogol 4000; titanium dioxide (E171)], yellow iron oxide.<br \/>\nWhat LEFLOGARD looks like and contents of the pack<br \/>\nLEFLOGARD 500 mg film-coated tablets are orange, oval, convex and scored.<br \/>\nEach pack contains on blister with 10 tablets and a patient information leaflet.<br \/>\nMarketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer:<br \/>\nManufacturer:<br \/>\nPHARMATHEN SA<br \/>\nDervenakion 6, Pallini 15351, Attikis, Greece<br \/>\nMarketing Authorization Holder:<br \/>\nTchaikapharma High Quality Medicines<br \/>\nInc. 1 G. M. Dimitrov Blvd., Sofia 1172,<br \/>\nBulgaria<br \/>\nFor further information on this medicinal product, please contact the Marketing Authorisation Holder:<br \/>\nTchaikapharma High Quality Medicines<br \/>\nInc. 1 G. M. 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