Asilix tablet 500mg

Description

Asilix Tablet uses

Asilix Tablet 500mg, containing levofloxacin as the active ingredient, is primarily prescribed for the treatment of various bacterial infections. Here are its main uses:

1. Respiratory Tract Infections: Asilix Tablet 500mg is effective in treating respiratory tract infections such as acute bacterial sinusitis, chronic bronchitis, and community-acquired pneumonia caused by susceptible bacteria.
2. Urinary Tract Infections: It is commonly used to treat urinary tract infections (UTIs), including complicated and uncomplicated UTIs, caused by susceptible bacteria.
3. Skin and Soft Tissue Infections: It is also indicated for the treatment of skin and soft tissue infections, including cellulitis, abscesses, and wound infections, caused by susceptible bacteria.
4. Gastrointestinal Infections: It is used to treat certain gastrointestinal infections, such as infectious diarrhea, caused by susceptible bacteria.
5. Sexually Transmitted Infections: In some cases, it may be used to treat sexually transmitted infections (STIs) caused by susceptible bacteria, such as gonorrhea.

Asilix Tablet uses in Urdu

Asilix ٹیبلٹ 500 ملی گرام، جس میں لیوفلوکساسن ایکٹو مواد کے طور پر شامل ہوتا ہے، اس کا بنیادی استعمال مختلف بیکٹیریائی انفیکشن کی علاج کے لئے کیا جاتا ہے۔ یہاں اس کی اہم استعمالات ہیں

سانس کی نالی کے انفیکشن: اسیلکس ٹیبلٹ سانس کی نالی کے انفیکشن جیسے کہ شدید بیکٹیریل سائنوسائٹس، دائمی برونکائٹس، اور حساس بیکٹیریا کی وجہ سے کمیونٹی سے حاصل شدہ نمونیا کے علاج میں موثر ہے۔
پیشاب کی نالی کے انفیکشن: یہ عام طور پر پیشاب کی نالی کے انفیکشن کے علاج کے لیے استعمال ہوتا ہے، بشمول پیچیدہ اور غیر پیچیدہ ، جو حساس بیکٹیریا کی وجہ سے ہوتے ہیں۔
جلد اور نرم بافتوں کے انفیکشن: یہ جلد اور نرم بافتوں کے انفیکشن کے علاج کے لیے بھی استعمال کیا جاتا ہے، بشمول سیلولائٹس، پھوڑے، اور زخم کے انفیکشن، جو حساس بیکٹیریا کی وجہ سے ہوتے ہیں۔

معدے کے انفیکشن: یہ معدے کی بعض بیماریوں کے علاج کے لیے استعمال ہوتا ہے، جیسے متعدی اسہال، جو کہ حساس بیکٹیریا کی وجہ سے ہوتا ہے۔
جنسی طور پر منتقل ہونے والے انفیکشن: بعض صورتوں میں، یہ حساس بیکٹیریا، جیسے سوزاک کی وجہ سے جنسی طور پر منتقل ہونے والے انفیکشن  کے علاج کے لیے استعمال کیا جا سکتا ہے۔

Asilix Tablet dosage

The typical dosage of Asilix Tablet 500mg, containing levofloxacin, for various bacterial infections is usually as follows:

Respiratory Tract Infections:

• Mild to moderate infections: The typical recommended dosage is 500mg once daily for 7 to 14 days.
• Severe infections: The dosage may be increased to 750mg once daily for 5 days.

Urinary Tract Infections:

• Uncomplicated infections: The usual recommended dosage is 250mg once daily for 3 days.
• Complicated or recurrent infections: The dosage may be increased to 500mg once daily for 7 to 14 days.

Skin and Soft Tissue Infections:

The usual recommended dosage is 500mg once daily for 7 to 14 days, depending on the severity and type of infection.

Prostatitis:

The typical recommended dosage is 500mg once daily for 28 days.

Asilix Tablet side effects

Asilix Tablet 500mg (levofloxacin) may cause side effects, although not everyone experiences them. Here are some potential side effects associated with Asilix Tablet 500mg:

1. Common Side Effects: These side effects may affect up to 1 in 10 people:

   • Nausea or vomiting
   • Diarrhea
   • Headache
   • Dizziness
   • Abdominal pain or discomfort
   • Changes in taste sensation

2. Uncommon Side Effects: These side effects may affect up to 1 in 100 people:

   • Insomnia (difficulty sleeping)
   • Anxiety or nervousness
   • Skin rash or itching
   • Increased sensitivity to sunlight (photosensitivity)

3. Rare Side Effects: These side effects may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people:

   • Hallucinations or confusion
   • Depression or mood changes
   • Difficulty in swallowing or breathing (in patients with myasthenia gravis)
   • Tendon inflammation or rupture (particularly in the Achilles tendon)

Formula/ingredient

Asilix Tablet 500mg contains the active ingredient levofloxacin, which belongs to a class of antibiotics known as fluoroquinolones. Each tablet typically contains 500mg of levofloxacin.

Precaution and Warning

Before taking Asilix Tablet 500mg, it’s important to consider the following precautions and warnings:

• Allergic Reactions: Individuals with a known hypersensitivity or allergy to levofloxacin or other fluoroquinolone antibiotics should avoid its use.
• Tendon Damage: Levofloxacin may increase the risk of tendonitis and tendon rupture, particularly in elderly patients and those who are concurrently taking corticosteroids. It’s important to discontinue the medication and seek medical attention if tendon pain, inflammation, or rupture occurs.
• Central Nervous System Effects: Levofloxacin may cause central nervous system effects such as dizziness, confusion, hallucinations, tremors, and seizures.
• Peripheral Neuropathy: Some individuals may experience symptoms of peripheral neuropathy, such as pain, burning, tingling, numbness, and weakness in the arms and legs while taking levofloxacin.
• Psychiatric Effects: Levofloxacin may cause psychiatric adverse reactions, including anxiety, agitation, depression, and confusion, particularly in elderly patients.

Price in Pakistan

Asilix Tablet 500mg is available for Rs/299.99 in all Pharmacies in Pakistan.