Lasvic is the trade name of the drug containing the active substance levofloxacin, which is a synthetic antibacterial agent from the group of fluoroquinolones. Levofloxacin has a wide spectrum of action and is used for the treatment of various bacterial infections.

Indications for use:

• Infections of the upper and lower respiratory tract: sinusitis, bronchitis, pneumonia.
• Infections of the urinary tract: acute pyelonephritis, cystitis.
• Infections of the skin and soft tissues.
• Chronic bacterial prostatitis.
• Intraabdominal infections.

Contraindications:

• Hypersensitivity to levofloxacin or other fluoroquinolones.
• Epilepsy.
• Tendon lesions associated with a history of taking fluoroquinolones.
• Childhood and adolescence under 18 years of age.
• Pregnancy and period of breastfeeding.

Side effects:

• GI side: nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain.
• Nervous system: headache, dizziness, insomnia, anxiety.
• Allergic reactions: skin rash, itching, angioedema.
• Musculoskeletal system: tendonitis, tendon rupture (rare).
• Cardiovascular system: tachycardia, decrease in blood pressure.

Special instructions:

• Use with caution in patients with diseases of the central nervous system predisposing to seizures.
• Avoid exposure to direct sunlight and UV radiation during treatment and for 48 hours after its completion due to the risk of photosensitization.
• If symptoms of tendinitis (pain, swelling in the tendon area) appear, stop taking the drug and consult a physician.

Before starting to use the drug “Lasvic” it is necessary to consult a doctor to determine the appropriateness of treatment and selection of the optimal dosage. Self-medication may lead to undesirable consequences.