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Levoglan is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Levoglan has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Levoglan depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Levoglan have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Levoglan go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Levoglan's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Levoglan has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Levoglan related warnings section.
Levoglan can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Levoglan in conditions like Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG). The section on Levoglan contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Levoglan may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Levoglan is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Levoglan is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Levoglan is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Levoglan safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Levoglan. It is best to stop taking Levoglan immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Levoglan safe during breastfeeding?
Levoglan may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Levoglan on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Levoglan on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Levoglan on the Liver?
Levoglan is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Levoglan on the Heart?
Using Levoglan does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Levoglan should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Levoglan unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Levoglan habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Levoglan.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Levoglan. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Levoglan should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Levoglan is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Levoglan
Taking Levoglan with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Levoglan
Drinking alcohol while taking Levoglan may lead to slight side effects. If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor.
Avoid taking Levoglan along with milk. It reduces the effectiveness of medicine by reducing the absorption of a drug. Please consult your doctor before consuming this medicine with milk.
No, you can not take Levoglan with fluconazole. It may cause the heart-related problem if taken together. Please consult your healthcare practitioner for more information.
Levoglan is not a pain-killer. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of drug called fluoroquinolone. It is used to treat various type of bacterial infection such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, and bone infection.
Yes, Levoglan can cause diarrhea. It is a common side effect of a medicine. If you experience severe diarrhea after consuming medicine, please consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
It is recommended to avoid taking Levoglan with ibuprofen, because it may increase the risk of side effects associated with the central nervous system. Hence you must consult a doctor before taking these two medicines at the same time.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience