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Levorace 250 Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Levorace 250 Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Levorace 250 Tablet. 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.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Levorace 250 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Levorace 250 Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Levorace 250 Tablet's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Levorace 250 Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Levorace 250 Tablet related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) must refrain from the use of Levorace 250 Tablet since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Levorace 250 Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Levorace 250 Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Levorace 250 Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Levorace 250 Tablet 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 Levorace 250 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Levorace can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Levorace, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Levorace 250 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Levorace may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Levorace 250 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Levorace has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Levorace 250 Tablet on the Liver?
Using Levorace does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Levorace 250 Tablet on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Levorace for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Levorace 250 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Levorace 250 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Levorace 250 Tablet is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Levorace 250 Tablet, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Levorace 250 Tablet can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Levorace 250 Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Levorace 250 Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Levorace 250 Tablet
Taking Levorace 250 Tablet with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Levorace 250 Tablet
Side effects of drinking alcohol and taking Levorace 250 Tablet at the same time are rare and minor. However, if you face any side effects, talk to your doctor immediately.
Take Levorace if your doctor has prescribed it to you. However, keep a close check on blood sugar levels as metformin is known to cause hypoglycemia( sudden dip in blood sugar levels). In case you are experiencing severe hypoglycemia, please inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, you can take Levorace 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.
Yes, Levorace can cause constipation. It is a common side effect of this drug. If you experience severe constipation after consuming medicine, please consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Levorace 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.
Discontinuing Levorace on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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