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Levo Mdr is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia. Secondary and off-label uses of Levo Mdr have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Levo Mdr depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Levo Mdr side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Levo Mdr 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.
It is also important to note that Levo Mdr has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Levo Mdr's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) must refrain from the use of Levo Mdr since this can cause severe adverse effects. The section on Levo Mdr contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Levo Mdr may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Levo Mdr, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Levo Mdr 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 Levo Mdr safe for pregnant women?
Levo Mdr may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Levo Mdr again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Levo Mdr safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Levo Mdr may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Levo Mdr should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Levo Mdr on the Kidneys?
Levo Mdr may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Levo Mdr on the Liver?
Levo Mdr is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Levo Mdr on the Heart?
Using Levo Mdr does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Levo Mdr 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 Levo Mdr unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Levo Mdr habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Levo Mdr has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Levo Mdr. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Levo Mdr only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Levo Mdr for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Levo Mdr
Levo Mdr may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Levo Mdr
Drinking alcohol while taking Levo Mdr may lead to slight side effects. If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor.
Avoid taking Levo Mdr 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.
Levo Mdr 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.
No, you can not take Levo Mdr with fluconazole. It may cause the heart-related problem if taken together. Please consult your healthcare practitioner for more information.
It is recommended to avoid taking Levo Mdr 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.
Yes, Levo Mdr is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, headache, difficulty in breathing, and constipation. If you experience the above-mentioned side after consuming this medicine then inform a doctor and follow his/her instructions.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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