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Agilevo is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia. The alternative uses of Agilevo have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Agilevo. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Agilevo have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Agilevo go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Agilevo is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Agilevo's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Agilevo is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Agilevo have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Agilevo may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Agilevo is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Agilevo 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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Is the use of Agilevo safe for pregnant women?
Agilevo can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Agilevo right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Agilevo safe during breastfeeding?
Agilevo should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Agilevo on the Kidneys?
Agilevo has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Agilevo on the Liver?
Using Agilevo does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Agilevo on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Agilevo for the heart.
Agilevo 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 Agilevo unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Agilevo habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Agilevo.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Agilevo you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Agilevo only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Agilevo is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Agilevo
Taking Agilevo with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Agilevo
Side effects of drinking alcohol and taking Agilevo at the same time are rare and minor. However, if you face any side effects, talk to your doctor immediately.
It is recommended to avoid taking Agilevo 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.
Agilevo is a prescription drug, hence do not take Agilevo without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Yes, Agilevo 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.
Agilevo 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.
Discontinuing Agilevo on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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