Reoliv Infusion contains Levofloxacin, which belongs to the group of medicines called Antibiotics. Reoliv Infusion is used to manage infections of the lungs (including ventilator-associated pneumonia), urinary tract (including kidney and bladder), prostate gland, skin, and soft tissue (including muscles) in affected individuals.
It is also used to reduce the chances of getting anthrax (pulmonary disease) or worsening of the disease after getting exposed to anthrax-causing bacteria.
Reoliv Infusion is not recommended for use in patients allergic to levofloxacin and/or other quinolone antibiotics (such as moxifloxacin, ciprofloxacin, and ofloxacin). It is also not recommended for use in patients suffering from epilepsy (seizure) and/or tendinitis (inflammation/irritation of the tendon).
Before receiving Reoliv Infusion, inform your doctor if you have/had brain damage (due to stroke/other brain injury), diabetes, myasthenia gravis (long-term neuromuscular junction disease), aneurysm (a condition that occurs due to bulge/enlargement of large blood vessels), organ transplantation, mental health problems, heart problems (such as very slow heart rhythm, weak heart, myocardial infarction), kidney problems, and/or liver problems.
Reoliv Infusion is not recommended for use during pregnancy or in women planning for pregnancy. It is also not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.
Reoliv Infusion is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years). The medicine can be used with caution in elderly patients (aged above 60 years) after consulting the doctor.
The most common side effects after receiving Reoliv Infusion are sleeping problems, headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and/or reactions at the site of injection. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms worsen.
Usage -
Reoliv Infusion will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into a vein as an intravenous infusion. Your doctor will decide the exact dose and duration of management for you depending upon your age, body weight, and disease condition.
Stop receiving Reoliv Infusion and consult your doctor immediately in case you experience:
- Signs of allergic reaction such as rash, swallowing/breathing problems, swelling of lips/face/throat/tongue
- Signs of severe bowel problems such as watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, fever
- Pain/inflammation of tendons/ligaments
- Fits
- Change in psychotic reactions such as hallucinations, paranoia
- Feeling depressed, mental problems, agitation, abnormal dreams/nightmares
- Serious disturbance in mental abilities causing confused thinking and reduced awareness of the environment
- Signs of DRESS (Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms) such as widespread rash, high fever, liver enzyme elevations, white blood cell abnormalities, and/or enlarged lymph nodes
- Signs of SIADH (syndrome associated with impaired water excretion and low levels of sodium) such as nausea, vomiting, cramps, and/or irritability
- Lowered blood sugar levels leading to coma (especially in diabetic patients)
- Signs of neuropathy (nerve damage) such as burning, tingling, pain, and/or numbness
- Serious skin reactions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis (associated with signs such as reddish macules/circular patches with central blisters on the trunk, skin peeling, ulcers of the mouth/throat/nose/genitals/eyes preceded by fever and flu-like symptoms)
- Signs of liver problems such as loss of appetite, skin and eyes becoming yellow in colour, dark-coloured urine, itching, and/or abdomen
- Suicidal thoughts/actions
- Impaired eyesight/other eye disturbances
- Signs of aortic aneurysm (a large bulge in the aortic artery) and dissection (a tear in the inner layer of the aortic artery), such as sudden, severe pain in your abdomen, chest, or back
- Rapid onset of shortness of breath (especially when you lie down flat in your bed), swelling of ankles, feet, and abdomen, and/or new onset of heart palpitations
How to manage side effects -
Diarrhea -
Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated. Try to avoid taking any medicine on your own to manage diarrhea. Consult your doctor if diarrhea gets worse.
Dizziness Or Drowsiness -
Try to rest and get enough sleep. Try to avoid driving or operating any tools or machines while you feel dizzy. Limit consumption of alcohol, as it can aggravate dizziness. Consult your doctor if the dizziness worsens.
Headache -
If Reoliv Infusion causes headache, then take rest and drink plenty of fluids. Try to avoid drinking alcohol. Ask your doctor to recommend a painkiller. Headaches should usually go away after the first week of taking Reoliv Infusion. If it lasts more than a week or is severe, inform your doctor.
Nausea And Vomiting
Receive Reoliv Infusion with or just after a meal. Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating oil-rich or spicy foods, sugary snacks, and drinks. Avoid drinking too much liquid along with your meals, drink slowly in between meals. Consult your doctor if the nausea and vomiting worsen.
Interactions -
A. Drug-Drug interactions:
Before receiving Reoliv Infusion, inform your doctor if you are receiving any of the following medicine:
- Corticosteroids (medicines used to reduce inflammation and suppress the immune system) Ex. cortisone, hydrocortisone
- Other quinolone antibiotics (medicines used to manage bacterial infections) Ex. moxifloxacin, ciprofloxacin, or ofloxacin
- Vitamin K antagonists (medicines used to thin blood) Ex. warfarin
- Theophylline (used for breathing problems)
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (medicines used for pain and inflammation) Ex. aspirin, ibuprofen, fenbufen, ketoprofen, indomethacin
- Ciclosporin (used to manage rejection of transplanted organs)
- Antiarrhythmics (medicine used for abnormal heart rhythm) Ex. quinidine, hydroquinidine, disopyramide, sotalol, dofetilide, ibutilide, amiodarone
- Tricyclic antidepressants (medicines used to manage depression) Ex. amitriptyline, imipramine
- Antipsychotics (medicines used to manage bipolar disorder and schizophrenia) Ex. olanzapine, risperidone, clozapine
- Erythromycin, clarithromycin, azithromycin (medicines used to manage bacterial infections)
- Probenecid (a medicine used for management of gout)
- Cimetidine (used for ulcers and heartburn)
Note -
- Doctor Prescription Required and order will be confirmed after prescription is received by Health Yantra
- Reoliv Product Expiry - May 2025
- Product is non returnable
- Cash On Delivery is not available