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Levocos is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia. Secondary and off-label uses of Levocos have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Levocos. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Levocos can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Levocos go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Levocos is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Levocos related warnings talks about Levocos's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Levocos is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) are examples of such conditions. The section on Levocos contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Levocos have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Levocos is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Levocos 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 Levocos safe for pregnant women?
Levocos may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Levocos again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Levocos safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Levocos may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Levocos should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Levocos on the Kidneys?
Levocos may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Levocos on the Liver?
Levocos is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Levocos on the Heart?
You can take Levocos without any fear of damage to the heart.
Levocos 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 Levocos unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Levocos habit forming or addictive?
Levocos does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Levocos you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Levocos is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Levocos is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Levocos
When consumed with certain foods, Levocos may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Levocos
Chances of side effects of drinking alcohol while taking Levocos are low. If you feel any adverse effects, please seek medical advice as soon as possible.
Avoid taking Levocos 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.
Yes, Levocos 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.
Levocos 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.
Yes, you can take Levocos for pseudomonas infection. It is active against them. However, sometimes it acquires resistance against this bacteria. Please consult your doctor before taking Levocos for the above- mentioned infection.
Yes, Levocos can cause constipation. It is a common side effect of this drug. If you experience severe constipation after consuming medicine, please consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Levaquin® (levofloxacin)
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
