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Levocide is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet, Infusion. Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Levocide also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Levocide depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Levocide as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Levocide are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Levocide's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Levocide related warnings talks about Levocide's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Levocide 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. The section on Levocide contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Levocide may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Levocide is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Levocide 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 Levocide safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Levocide. It is best to stop taking Levocide immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Levocide safe during breastfeeding?
Levocide may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Levocide on the Kidneys?
Levocide has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Levocide on the Liver?
Using Levocide does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Levocide on the Heart?
Levocide is not harmful for the heart.
Levocide 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 Levocide unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Levocide habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Levocide has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Levocide can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Levocide only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Levocide is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Levocide
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Levocide to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Levocide
Taking [medicine] and alcohol at the same time may lead to mild side effects. Contact your doctor right away if you observe any side effects.
No, you can not take Levocide with fluconazole. It may cause the heart-related problem if taken together. Please consult your healthcare practitioner for more information.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Yes, Levocide can be taken with paracetamol, no clinically significant interactions are seen between these two. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Please talk to your doctor before consuming these two medicines at the same time.
Yes Levocide 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.
Take Levocide 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.
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