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Levorace 500 Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Levorace 500 Tablet have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Levorace 500 Tablet. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Levorace 500 Tablet as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Levorace 500 Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Levorace 500 Tablet is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Levorace 500 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Levorace 500 Tablet 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 contraindications of Levorace 500 Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Levorace 500 Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Levorace 500 Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Levorace 500 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 500 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 500 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 500 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Levorace has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Levorace 500 Tablet on the Liver?
Using Levorace does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Levorace 500 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 500 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Levorace 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Levorace 500 Tablet is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Levorace 500 Tablet, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Levorace 500 Tablet can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Levorace 500 Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Levorace 500 Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Levorace 500 Tablet
Taking Levorace 500 Tablet with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Levorace 500 Tablet
Side effects of drinking alcohol and taking Levorace 500 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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