Levort: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Levort Information

Levort is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Levort have also been explained below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Levort. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Levort side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Levort are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Levort's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Levort related warnings talks about Levort's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) must refrain from the use of Levort since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Levort are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Levort may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Levort, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

Levort Benefits & Uses
Levort Dosage & How to Take
Levort Side Effects
Levort Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Levort with Other Drugs
Levort Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Levort
Levort Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Levort Benefits & Uses

Levort is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Prostatitis
Pneumonia

Other Benefits

Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
Bronchitis (Read More - How to Treat Bronchitis at Home: Simple and Effective Remedies)
Plague
Corneal Ulcer
Conjunctivitis (Read More - Say Goodbye to Pink Eye: Best At-Home Treatments for Conjunctivitis)
Scarlet Fever
Nephritis

Levort Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 750 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 750 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Plague Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Plague Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 4 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Levort Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Levort is used -

Severe

Diarrhoea
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
पेट दर्द
Confusion
Headache

Moderate

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Gastritis (Read More - How to Cure Bloating in the Stomach: Diet Tips and Home Remedies)

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Insomnia
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Urticaria
Rash

Levort Related Warnings

Is the use of Levort safe for pregnant women?

Levort may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Levort again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Levort safe during breastfeeding?

Levort may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Levort on the Kidneys?

Levort has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Levort on the Liver?

Levort is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Levort on the Heart?

Using Levort does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Levort with Other Drugs

Levort should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Alfuzosin

Sotalol

Moderate

Acarbose

Alogliptin

Alogliptin Tablet

Metformin

Levort Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Levort unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Ulcerative Colitis
Diabetes
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Disease
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Myasthenia Gravis
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Levort

Is this Levort habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Levort has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Levort. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Levort only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Levort in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Levort Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Levort

Levort may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Levort

Chances of side effects of drinking alcohol while taking Levort are low. If you feel any adverse effects, please seek medical advice as soon as possible.

Mild

Frequently asked Questions about Levort

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Levort with metformin?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Take Levort if your doctor has prescribed it to you. However, keep a close check on blood sugar levels as metformin is known to cause hypoglycemia( sudden dip in blood sugar levels). In case you are experiencing severe hypoglycemia, please inform your doctor immediately.

Question about 6 years ago

How does Levort work?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Levort is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by inhibiting the bacterial cell division and stops the working of enzyme which is responsible for cell division. It is effective against a large number of bacteria, even those bacteria which are resistant to other drugs.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Levort for pseudomonas infection?

Yes, you can take Levort for pseudomonas infection. It is active against them. However, sometimes it acquires resistance against this bacteria. Please consult your doctor before taking Levort for the above- mentioned infection.

Question about 6 years ago

What is Levort?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Levort is a brand name of levofloxacin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called fluoroquinolones. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, bone, and eye infections.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Levort treat typhoid fever?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Yes Levort is used to treat typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistance to salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. however, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.