Alflox (Levofloxacin 500mg)

Alflox (Levofloxacin 500 mg) is a broad-spectrum antibiotic from the fluoroquinolone class, used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections. It works by inhibiting bacterial DNA replication, leading to the death of the bacteria.

✅ Uses of Alflox (Levofloxacin 500 mg)

🫁 1. Respiratory Tract Infections

• Community-acquired pneumonia

• Acute bacterial sinusitis

• Chronic bronchitis exacerbations

🧫 2. Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)

• Effective for both simple and complicated UTIs, including kidney infections (pyelonephritis).

💊 3. Skin and Soft Tissue Infections

• Used for cellulitis, wound infections, and abscesses caused by susceptible bacteria.

💉 4. Prostatitis (Bacterial)

• Treats chronic bacterial prostatitis, especially in adult males.

💩 5. Gastrointestinal Infections

• Used for infectious diarrhea, including that caused by E. coli, Salmonella, or Shigella.

🦴 6. Bone and Joint Infections (Off-label)

• Occasionally used for osteomyelitis or joint infections when culture-sensitive.

😷 7. Tuberculosis (2nd line – Off-label)

• Sometimes used as a second-line drug in multi-drug resistant TB (MDR-TB).

🔍 How It Works

• Inhibits bacterial enzymes (DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV), preventing bacterial replication and repair.