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

Levort Information

Levort is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Levort have also been explained below.

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

While these are the most often observed Levort side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Levort are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Levort's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Levort related warnings talks about Levort's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) must refrain from the use of Levort since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Levort are listed in the contraindications section below.

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

In addition to the above precautions for Levort, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

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

Levort Benefits & Uses

Levort 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

Levort 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

Levort Related Warnings

Is the use of Levort safe for pregnant women?

Levort may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Levort again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Levort safe during breastfeeding?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Levort on the Kidneys?

Levort has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Levort on the Liver?

Levort is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Levort on the Heart?

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

Safe

Severe Interaction of Levort with Other Drugs

Levort 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

Levort Contraindications

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

Is this Levort habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Levort has not been reported.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Levort only as per medical advice.

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

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

No

Levort Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Levort

Levort may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Levort

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

Mild

Frequently asked Questions about Levort

Question over 5 years ago

Is Levort safe to use?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Yes, Levort is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, headache, difficulty in breathing, and constipation. If you experience the above-mentioned side after consuming this medicine then inform a doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Levort a pain-killer?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Levort is not a pain-killer. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of drug called fluoroquinolone. It is used to treat various type of bacterial infection such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, and bone infection.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Levort on my own or without doctors advice?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Discontinuing Levort 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Levort with paracetamol?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Levort 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 over 5 years ago

Can I take Levort with milk?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

Avoid taking Levort along with milk. It reduces the effectiveness of medicine by reducing the absorption of a drug. Please consult your doctor before consuming this medicine with milk.