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Levocide 500 mg Infusion is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Infusion. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia. Other than this, Levocide 500 mg Infusion has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Levocide 500 mg Infusion. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Levocide 500 mg Infusion side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Levocide 500 mg Infusion go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Levocide 500 mg Infusion has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Levocide 500 mg Infusion's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Levocide 500 mg Infusion can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Levocide 500 mg Infusion in conditions like Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG). Other contraindications of Levocide 500 mg Infusion have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Levocide 500 mg Infusion have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Levocide 500 mg Infusion is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Levocide 500 mg Infusion 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 500 mg Infusion 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 500 mg Infusion 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 500 mg Infusion on the Kidneys?
Levocide has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Levocide 500 mg Infusion on the Liver?
Using Levocide does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Levocide 500 mg Infusion on the Heart?
Levocide is not harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Levocide 500 mg Infusion unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Levocide 500 mg Infusion habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Levocide 500 mg Infusion 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 500 mg Infusion can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Levocide 500 mg Infusion only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Levocide 500 mg Infusion is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Levocide 500 mg Infusion
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Levocide 500 mg Infusion to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Levocide 500 mg Infusion
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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References
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KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 713
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1399
