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Levopan is a prescription medicine that is available as a Capsule. Secondary and off-label uses of Levopan have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Levopan depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Levopan as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Levopan 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Levopan is Safe for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Levopan related warnings talks about Levopan's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Levopan is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Gastrointestinal Bleeding as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Levopan have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Levopan 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 Levopan is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Levopan is used to treat the following -
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
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Is the use of Levopan safe for pregnant women?
Levopan is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Levopan safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Levopan. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Levopan on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Levopan on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Levopan on the Liver?
Side effects of Levopan rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Levopan on the Heart?
You can take Levopan without any fear of damage to the heart.
Levopan 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 Levopan unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Levopan habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Levopan has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Levopan
It is safe to take Levopan with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Levopan
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Levopan as it can have severe side effects.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Protonix (pantoprazole sodium)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 653
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 984-986
