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Bestolee, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia. Bestolee also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Bestolee depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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.
While these are the most often observed Bestolee side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Bestolee 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Bestolee is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Bestolee related warnings talks about Bestolee's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Bestolee 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 Bestolee have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Bestolee with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Bestolee is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Bestolee 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 Bestolee safe for pregnant women?
Bestolee may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Bestolee again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Bestolee safe during breastfeeding?
Bestolee 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 Bestolee on the Kidneys?
Bestolee may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Bestolee on the Liver?
Bestolee is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Bestolee on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Bestolee for the heart.
Bestolee 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 Bestolee unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Bestolee habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Bestolee.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Bestolee, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Bestolee can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Bestolee only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Bestolee cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Bestolee
When consumed with certain foods, Bestolee may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Bestolee
Side effects of drinking alcohol and taking Bestolee at the same time are rare and minor. However, if you face any side effects, talk to your doctor immediately.
Bestolee 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.
Take Bestolee 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.
Bestolee should be taken with meal. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. Drinking extra water will help prevent some unwanted such as constipation, diarrhea, and other stomach related problem. Do not take this medicine along with milk, yogurt, or other dairy products, it may reduce the absorption of drug. Take it exactly as directed by the physician.
Discontinuing Bestolee 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.
Yes, Bestolee 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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