Treatment regimen for prostatitis with Tavanik

Tavanic is a broad-spectrum antibiotic. Produced only by the German company Sanofi Aventis.

Tavanik is prescribed for prostatitis of infectious origin. It helps to relieve unpleasant symptoms in a short time, fighting harmful microflora. However, the purchase and use of the drug is carried out only with a prescription.

Release form and composition

The drug is available in two types: tablets and solution for intravenous administration. The active ingredient is levofloxacin, an antibiotic belonging to the fluoroquinolone group.

Pills

The tablets are oblong in shape, convex on both sides. Covered with a pale pink film shell that dissolves easily.

Available in two dosages - 250 and 500 mg of levofloxacin per tablet. The excipients used are hypromellose, crospovidone, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium stearyl fumarate.

Packages available for sale:

1. Tavanik 500 is sold in boxes of 3, 5, 7 and 10 pieces.
2. Tavanik 250 - in boxes of 7 and 10 pieces.

The name of the drug depends on the dosage of the drug and is indicated on the blister and packaging.

Solution

The solution for infusion (dropper) looks like a transparent liquid of greenish-yellow color. Dosage 500 mg of active ingredient per bottle. The bottle comes in a volume of 100 ml.

Excipients: sodium chloride, hydrochloric acid, sodium hydroxide, water for injection.

pharmachologic effect

This is a broad-spectrum antibacterial drug. Its action is aimed at destroying gram-positive, gram-negative and other types of microorganisms.

Refer to long-acting drugs. Levofloxacin quickly penetrates the blood plasma and destroys the structure of microbial cells. The maximum concentration of the active substance is reached after 2 hours, and is completely eliminated from the body after 3 days.

As a result of using the drug, an improvement in the condition is observed:

• inflammation is quickly relieved;
• pain sensations decrease;
• problems with urination are eliminated;
• stagnant processes are eliminated;
• swelling is removed;
• the functioning of the prostate gland is normalized.

Indications

The drug is effectively used in the treatment of many diseases, including those associated with the genitourinary system:

• Prostatitis (acute, chronic).
• Uncomplicated cystitis.
• Inflammation of the urinary tract (pyelonephritis).

However, it is not effective against all types of bacteria. You can take Tavanik for chronic prostatitis only after identifying the causative agent of the disease.

Contraindications

There are several contraindications to taking the medication, which include:

• intolerance to the components of the product;
• allergy to drugs belonging to the group of fluoroquinolones;
• epileptic seizures.

Caution should be taken when:

• renal or liver failure;
• condition after myocardial infarction;
• diabetes mellitus;
• low blood pressure;
• tendency to seizures;
• old age;
• mental illnesses.

Like all antibiotics, it affects not only harmful microorganisms, but also beneficial bacteria living in the body. As a result, problems with the gastrointestinal tract often arise as side effects:

• dysbacteriosis;
• vomit;
• nausea;
• bowel dysfunction (constipation, diarrhea);

The antibiotic also affects the functioning of the liver, resulting in the following symptoms:

• darkening of urine;
• light stool;
• yellowness of the skin.

Other side effects may also occur:

• itching, rash, increased sweating;
• headache and dizziness;
• sleep disorders (insomnia, nightmares, depression, anxiety);
• disruption of the cardiovascular system.

Instructions for use

Treatment of prostatitis with Tavanik is effective only when the disease is caused by harmful bacteria entering the body.

The instructions for the drug indicate a maximum dose of 500 mg per day.

Pills

The tablets have two dosages of 250 and 500 mg. You can take one 250 mg tablet twice a day, or one 500 mg tablet once a day.

In the acute form, the dose can be doubled to quickly relieve symptoms.

According to the instructions in the instructions, you need to take Tavanik for prostatitis for 28 days. It is not recommended to reduce the duration of treatment on your own, even if the symptoms have passed. But in each case, the attending physician can prescribe an individual course duration based on the course of the disease.

Solution

Intravenous use of the drug is recommended only for acute prostatitis at the beginning of treatment. Droppers can be given in the first days of illness, then you need to switch to treatment with tablets.

The treatment regimen is similar - you need to take no more than 500 mg of the active substance per day for 28 days.

Analogs

In pharmacies you can purchase medications with the same active ingredient:

1. Levofloxacin.
2. Glevo.
3. Flexid.

If you are allergic to levofloxacin, you can replace Tavanik with other drugs for prostatitis:

1. Zanotsin.
2. Moxifloxacin.
3. Oflox.