Levotec 500 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Levotec Information

Levotec is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Levotec has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The correct dosage of Levotec depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Levotec as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Levotec 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.

Levotec's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Severe while nursing. Warnings related to Levotec's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Levotec can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Levotec in conditions like Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG). Other contraindications of Levotec have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug reaction of Levotec with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Levotec is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

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

Levotec Benefits & Uses

Levotec 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

Levotec 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

Levotec Related Warnings

Is the use of Levotec safe for pregnant women?

Levotec can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Levotec, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Levotec safe during breastfeeding?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Levotec on the Kidneys?

Levotec has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Levotec on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Levotec on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Levotec on the Heart?

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

Safe

Severe Interaction of Levotec with Other Drugs

Levotec 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

Levotec Contraindications

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

Is this Levotec habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Levotec has not been reported.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Levotec only as per medical advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Levotec for mental disorders.

No

Levotec Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Levotec

Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Levotec to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Levotec

Drinking alcohol while taking Levotec may lead to slight side effects. If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor.

Mild

Frequently asked Questions about Levotec

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Levotec with paracetamol?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Levotec 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

Is Levotec safe to use?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Yes, Levotec 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 almost 6 years ago

What is Levotec?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Levotec 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 Levotec for sinus infection?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Yes you can take this Levotec for treating sinus infection. However, this is not the first choice of drug for sinus infection advised by doctors. Doctors generally prescribe antibiotics, painkillers and nasal sprays to relieve from severe nasal passage congestions.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Levotec cause stomach upset?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

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.