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Levostat 500 Mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Levostat 500 Mg Tablet have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Levostat 500 Mg Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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 Levostat 500 Mg Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Levostat 500 Mg Tablet 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Levostat 500 Mg Tablet is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Levostat 500 Mg Tablet related warnings talks about Levostat 500 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Levostat 500 Mg 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. The section on Levostat 500 Mg Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Levostat 500 Mg Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Levostat 500 Mg Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Levostat 500 Mg 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Levostat 500 Mg Tablet is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Levostat 500 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Levostat. It is best to stop taking Levostat immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Levostat 500 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Levostat may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Levostat should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Levostat 500 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Levostat has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Levostat 500 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Levostat on the liver.
What is the effect of Levostat 500 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
Levostat is completely safe for the heart.
Levostat 500 Mg Tablet 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 Levostat 500 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Levostat 500 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Levostat 500 Mg Tablet is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Levostat 500 Mg Tablet, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Levostat 500 Mg Tablet can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Levostat 500 Mg Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Levostat 500 Mg Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Levostat 500 Mg Tablet
Levostat 500 Mg Tablet may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Levostat 500 Mg Tablet
Side effects of drinking alcohol and taking Levostat 500 Mg Tablet at the same time are rare and minor. However, if you face any side effects, talk to your doctor immediately.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Take Levostat as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed.
Take Levostat 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, Levostat 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 Levostat is used to treat typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistance to salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. however, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.
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