Levonij: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Levonij Information

Levonij 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, Levonij has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Levonij. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Levonij can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Levonij are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Levonij is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Levonij's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Levonij 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. Some other conditions that can be affected by Levonij are listed in the contraindications section below.

Additionally, Levonij may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Levonij is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

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

Levonij Benefits & Uses

Levonij is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Prostatitis
Pneumonia

Other Benefits

Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
Bronchitis (Read More - How to Treat Bronchitis at Home: Simple and Effective Remedies)
Plague
Corneal Ulcer
Conjunctivitis (Read More - Say Goodbye to Pink Eye: Best At-Home Treatments for Conjunctivitis)
Scarlet Fever
Nephritis

Levonij 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: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 750 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 750 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Plague Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Plague Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 4 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Levonij Related Warnings

Is the use of Levonij safe for pregnant women?

Levonij can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Levonij, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Levonij safe during breastfeeding?

Levonij may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Levonij on the Kidneys?

Levonij rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Levonij on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Levonij on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Levonij on the Heart?

Using Levonij does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Levonij with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Alfuzosin

Sotalol

Moderate

Acarbose

Alogliptin

Alogliptin Tablet

Metformin

Levonij Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Diabetes
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Disease
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Myasthenia Gravis
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Levonij

Is this Levonij habit forming or addictive?

Levonij does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Levonij, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Levonij can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Levonij is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Levonij in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Levonij Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Levonij

Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Levonij to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Levonij

Drinking alcohol while taking Levonij may lead to slight side effects. If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor.

Mild

Frequently asked Questions about Levonij

Question over 5 years ago

Does Levonij cause diarrhea?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Levonij 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.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Levonij?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Levonij 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Levonij without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Tarun kumar MBBS , Other

Levonij is a prescription drug, hence do not take Levonij without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Levonij for sinus infection?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Yes you can take this Levonij 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.