Levotroy 5mg IV Injection

Levofloxacin (5mg/ml)

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Levotroy 5mg IV Injection is an antibiotic, used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is also used in treating infections of the urinary tract, nose, throat, skin and soft tissues, and lungs (pneumonia). It cures the infection by stopping further growth of the causative microorganisms.

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Last updated on 01 Jul 2026 | 04:32 PM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Levofloxacin (5mg/ml)

Marketer

Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Storage

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Product introduction

Levotroy 5mg IV Injection should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It may be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned.
You may have a headache, dizziness, nausea, and constipation as side effects of this medicine. These are usually temporary and resolves on their own, but please consult your doctor if it bothers you or persists for a longer duration. Diarrhea may also occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.
You should not take this medicine if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Special care should be taken in people with kidney problems while taking this medicine.

Uses of Levotroy Injection

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits of Levotroy Injection

Treatment of Bacterial infections
Levotroy 5mg IV Injection is an antibiotic medicine which can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the ear, nose, throat, lungs, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissues in adults and children. It works by killing and stopping the growth of the bacteria causing the infection.
This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.

Side effects of Levotroy Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Levotroy

Headache
Dizziness
Nausea
Constipation
Diarrhea
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

How to use Levotroy Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Levotroy Injection works

Levotroy 5mg IV Injection is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase. This prevents the bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing them.

Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Levotroy 5mg IV Injection to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Discontinue Levotroy 5mg IV Injection and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of the face and mouth, or have difficulty breathing.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect, but it should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Notify your doctor if you feel pain in your tendons, numbness, or tingling sensations.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Your doctor has prescribed Levotroy 5mg IV Injection to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Discontinue Levotroy 5mg IV Injection and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Notify your doctor if you feel pain in your tendons, numbness, or tingling sensations.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Levotroy 5mg IV Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Levotroy 5mg IV Injection is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Levotroy 5mg IV Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Levotroy 5mg IV Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Levotroy 5mg IV Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Levotroy 5mg IV Injection in patients with liver disease.
However, stop the medicine and inform your doctor if you develop any signs and symptoms of jaundice while taking this medicine.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Levotroy with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Life-threatening

Domperidone (Oral Route)

Do not consume Levofloxacin with Domperidone.

Severe

Amiodarone (Oral Route)

Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart rhythm, and your doctor may consider ECG monitoring in their presence.

Severe

Amiodarone (Injection Route)

Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart rhythm, and your doctor may consider ECG monitoring in their presence.

Severe

Artemether (Injection Route)

Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart rhythm, and your doctor may consider ECG monitoring in their presence.

Severe

Artemether (Oral Route)

Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart rhythm, and your doctor may consider ECG monitoring in their presence.

Frequently asked questions

Is Levotroy 5mg IV Injection safe?

Levotroy 5mg IV Injection is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

Can the use of Levotroy 5mg IV Injection cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Levotroy 5mg IV Injection can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea, talk to your doctor about it.

Can the use of Levotroy 5mg IV Injection increase the risk of muscle damage?

Yes, the use of Levotroy 5mg IV Injection is known to increase the risk of muscle damage, commonly in the ankle. Muscle damage can happen in people of all ages who take Levotroy 5mg IV Injection but it may be more significant in people above 60 years of age. Inform your doctor if you feel any kind of muscle pain while using this medicine.

How is Levotroy 5mg IV Injection administered?

Levotroy 5mg IV Injection should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Levotroy 5mg IV Injection.

Is Levotroy 5mg IV Injection effective?

Levotroy 5mg IV Injection is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Levotroy 5mg IV Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Quinoline carboxylic acids

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Bacterial DNA Replication Inhibitors- Quinolones/ Fluroquinolones

Related lab tests

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Peripheral Smear Examination

References

Chambers HF, Deck DH. Sulfonamides, Trimethoprim, & Quinolons. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 820.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 794-95.
Levofloxacin. Puerto Rico: Janssen Ortho LLC; 1996 [revised Sep. 2008]. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Name: Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Address: Commerce House - 1', Satya Marg, Bodakdev, Ahmedabad-380 054. Gujarat, India.

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Levotroy Injection

Benefits of Levotroy Injection

Side effects of Levotroy Injection

How to use Levotroy Injection

How Levotroy Injection works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Domperidone (Oral Route)

Amiodarone (Oral Route)

Amiodarone (Injection Route)

Artemether (Injection Route)

Artemether (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

Is Levotroy 5mg IV Injection safe?

Can the use of Levotroy 5mg IV Injection cause diarrhea?

Can the use of Levotroy 5mg IV Injection increase the risk of muscle damage?

How is Levotroy 5mg IV Injection administered?

Is Levotroy 5mg IV Injection effective?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

References

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