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Levogis is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia. Other than this, Levogis has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Levogis. 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 Levogis side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Levogis 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, Levogis's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Levogis related warnings talks about Levogis's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) must refrain from the use of Levogis since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Levogis contraindications section.
Besides this, Levogis may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Levogis is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Levogis 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 Levogis safe for pregnant women?
Levogis may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Levogis again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Levogis safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Levogis. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Levogis on the Kidneys?
Levogis rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Levogis on the Liver?
Levogis is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Levogis on the Heart?
Levogis is completely safe for the heart.
Levogis 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 Levogis unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Levogis habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Levogis is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Levogis, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Levogis can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Levogis is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Levogis in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Levogis
Levogis may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Levogis
Chances of side effects of drinking alcohol while taking Levogis are low. If you feel any adverse effects, please seek medical advice as soon as possible.
Yes you can take this Levogis for treating sinus infection. However, this is not the first choice of drug for sinus infection advised by doctors. Doctors generally prescribe antibiotics, painkillers and nasal sprays to relieve from severe nasal passage congestions.
It is recommended to avoid taking Levogis with azithromycin because it can cause heart-related problems. However, if your doctor has prescribed it to you take it as per his/her advice. In case you are experiencing breathing difficulties, palpitations and pain in the chest please inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, you can take Levogis for UTI infection. It is active against the bacteria which causes UTI infection. However, you must take the entire course of this medicine and do not discontinue medicine in the midway.
Levogis is a brand name of levofloxacin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called fluoroquinolones. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, bone, and eye infections.
Avoid taking Levogis 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.
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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
