Home › Products › Infectious Disease › Emrok 800mg Injection

Emrok 800mg Injection

Salt Composition: LEVONADIFLOXACIN

₹2999.00₹3720.75

Inclusive of all taxes

Emrok 800mg Injection

Categories: Infectious Disease

Conditions: Diabetes Mellitus

Product Introduction

Emrok 800mg Injection is a quinolone antibiotic containing the active ingredient levonadifloxacin. It is indicated for treatment of various bacterial infections, including skin and soft tissue infections. It may also be used in diabetic foot infections (where high blood sugar damages nerves), bacteremia (presence of bacteria in the bloodstream), and hospital-acquired and community-acquired pneumonia.

This medicine is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity or allergy to levonadifloxacin or any component of the formulation. Discontinue use and contact your doctor immediately if a rash or skin symptoms develop.

Inform your doctor of any existing heart, thyroid, kidney, or liver disease. Your doctor may prescribe a reduced dose and conduct regular blood tests.

Safety data for Emrok 800mg Injection during pregnancy is inadequate. Notify your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, suspect pregnancy, or plan pregnancy before commencing this medicine.

This medicine should not be used in patients under 18 years of age.

Uses

Treatment of bacterial skin infections

How it works

Emrok 800mg Injection works by inhibiting the activity of bacterial enzymes called DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV. These enzymes are essential for bacterial DNA replication, repair, and transcription. By inhibiting these enzymes, this drug prevents bacterial growth and kills the bacteria.

How to Use

It will be given to you by a doctor or nurse. Do not self-administer. Your doctor will decide the dose and dosage of the Emrok 800mg Injection.

Side Effects

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them. No data is available on the information of the side effects of Emrok 800mg Injection. Consult your doctor for the side effects of the medicine.

Expert Tips

It is essential to complete the entire course of treatment as prescribed by the healthcare professional. Skipping doses or not finishing the full course may reduce the effectiveness of Emrok 800mg Injection and increase the risk of antibiotic resistance. Avoid skipping the medicine. Take a dose as soon as you remember. Do not take an extra dose to make up for a missed dose. Shake this medicine well before use. This drug may cause low blood sugar levels and mental health-related side effects rarely. Hence, you should consult your physician for more advice before using this medicine.

References

  1. Levonadifloxacin, Review of Current Evidence; Accessed 18/07/2023; https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31920285
  2. Bakthavatchalam YD et al. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy 2020; Accessed 18/07/2023; https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32361727/
  3. Wockhardt Bio Ltd; Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) – A Global Crisis; Accessed 18/07/2023; http://www.wockhardtbio.com/data/documents/Wockhardt%20BIO%20AG%20AR%202015_16.pdf

Safety Advice

Pregnancy: Consult your doctor There is no adequate data on the safety of Emrok 800mg Injection during pregnancy. It is highly advised to inform your physician if you are pregnant, suspect to be pregnant, or plan for pregnancy before taking this medicine.

Lungs: Consult your doctor It is unknown whether Emrok 800mg Injection is safe for patients with lung problems. Inform your physician if you have lung disease before starting the treatment.

Breastfeeding: Consult your doctor There is no adequate data on the safety of Emrok 800mg Injection during breastfeeding. Consult your doctor for more advice.

Disclaimer

The information provided on this page is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication. Self-medication can be harmful. Med For Rare does not endorse self-diagnosis or self-treatment.

Written By: Muskan Patel, M.Pharm

Reviewed By: Dr. Vishwa Patel, MBBS