Levokast Ax: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Levokast Ax Information

Levokast Ax, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Other than this, Levokast Ax has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The correct dosage of Levokast Ax 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. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Levokast Ax also has some side effects, the most common being Heartburn. Some other side effects of Levokast Ax have been listed ahead. These side effects of Levokast Ax are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Levokast Ax's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. It is important to know if Levokast Ax has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Levokast Ax related warnings section.

Levokast Ax is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Gastrointestinal Bleeding are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Levokast Ax are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug interactions for Levokast Ax have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Levokast Ax, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

Levokast Ax Benefits & Uses
Levokast Ax Dosage & How to Take
Levokast Ax Side Effects
Levokast Ax Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Levokast Ax with Other Drugs
Levokast Ax Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Levokast Ax
Levokast Ax Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Levokast Ax Benefits & Uses

Levokast Ax is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Allergic Rhinitis (Read More - Home Remedies for Allergic Rhinitis)
Cough

Levokast Ax Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: Banned
Geriatric	Disease: Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: Banned

Levokast Ax Related Warnings

Is the use of Levokast Ax safe for pregnant women?

Levokast AX can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Levokast Ax safe during breastfeeding?

Levokast AX may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Levokast Ax on the Kidneys?

Levokast AX rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Levokast Ax on the Liver?

Side effects of Levokast AX rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Levokast Ax on the Heart?

Side effects of Levokast AX rarely affect the heart.

Severe Interaction of Levokast Ax with Other Drugs

Levokast Ax should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Life Threatening

Aprepitant

Fosaprepitant

Severe

Pirfenidone

Amoxicillin

Cefuroxime

Erythromycin

Moderate

Carbamazepine

Phenytoin

Phenobarbital

Rifampicin

Codeine

Caffeine

Guaifenesin

Gabapentin

Clonazepam

Alprazolam

Rifampicin

Betahistine

Levokast Ax Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Levokast Ax unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Allergy
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Drug Allergy
Kidney Disease
Bladder Infection
Bladder Cancer
Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Frequently asked Questions about Levokast Ax

Is this Levokast Ax habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Levokast Ax has not been reported.

Levokast Ax Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Levokast Ax

There is no information on the effects of taking Levokast Ax with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Levokast Ax

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Levokast Ax with alcohol will be.

Frequently asked Questions about Levokast Ax

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Levokast AX for running nose?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Levokast AX can be taken for running nose. It works by blocking a compound (leukotriene) which is responsible for it.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Levokast AX help with COPD?

Dr. Kumawat Vijay Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Levokast AX help with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Levokast AX block the action of leukotriene which is responsible for narrowing the airways. By blocking the leukotriene Levokast AX prevents the narrowing of airways.

Question over 5 years ago

How to take Levokast AX?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Take Levokast AX once daily or as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food because food does not affect the absorption of drugs from the stomach. For asthma Levokast AX has to be taken preferably in the evening but for prevention of breathing difficulty during exercise, you should take medicine at least 2 hours before the exercise. However, if you taking Levokast AX once on daily basis then you do not need to take an extra dose to prevent breathing difficulties before exercise.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Levokast AX?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Levokast AX is a brand name of montelukast and it is available in the form of tablet, powder, and granules. It belongs to the class of medicine called leukotriene receptor antagonist. It is a prescription drug that is used for the preventive (prophylaxis) and maintenance treatment of asthma and to prevent breathing difficulty (bronchospasm) during exercise. It is also used to provide relief from the symptoms of allergic rhinitis (hay fever).