Levopen 500 Mg Infusion: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Levopen Information

Levopen is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet, Infusion. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia. Other than this, Levopen has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The right dosage of Levopen depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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 Levopen as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Levopen go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Levopen's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Levopen has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Levopen related warnings section.

Levopen 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. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Levopen contraindications section.

Besides this, Levopen may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Levopen is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

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

Levopen Benefits & Uses

Levopen 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
Bronchitis
Plague
Corneal Ulcer
Conjunctivitis
Scarlet Fever
Nephritis

Levopen 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: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 750 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Plague Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 4 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Plague Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 4 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Levopen Related Warnings

Is the use of Levopen safe for pregnant women?

Levopen can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Levopen right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Levopen safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Levopen may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Levopen should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Levopen on the Kidneys?

Levopen has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Levopen on the Liver?

Using Levopen does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Levopen on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Levopen for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Levopen with Other Drugs

Levopen 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

Levopen Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Levopen 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 Levopen

Is this Levopen habit forming or addictive?

Levopen does not cause addiction.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Levopen. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Levopen only on doctor's advice.

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

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

No

Levopen Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Levopen

Taking Levopen with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Levopen

Chances of side effects of drinking alcohol while taking Levopen are low. If you feel any adverse effects, please seek medical advice as soon as possible.

Mild

Frequently asked Questions about Levopen

Question almost 6 years ago

How long can I safely take Levopen?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Take Levopen as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Levopen work?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Levopen is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by inhibiting the bacterial cell division and stops the working of enzyme which is responsible for cell division. It is effective against a large number of bacteria, even those bacteria which are resistant to other drugs.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Levopen with paracetamol?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Levopen can be taken with paracetamol, no clinically significant interactions are seen between these two. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Please talk to your doctor before consuming these two medicines at the same time.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Levopen?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Levopen 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 Levopen for pseudomonas infection?

Yes, you can take Levopen for pseudomonas infection. It is active against them. However, sometimes it acquires resistance against this bacteria. Please consult your doctor before taking Levopen for the above- mentioned infection.