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Levotec 500 Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia. The alternative uses of Levotec 500 Tablet have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Levotec 500 Tablet. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Levotec 500 Tablet have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Levotec 500 Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Levotec 500 Tablet has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Levotec 500 Tablet related warnings talks about Levotec 500 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Levotec 500 Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Levotec 500 Tablet in conditions like Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG). Other contraindications of Levotec 500 Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Levotec 500 Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Levotec 500 Tablet is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Levotec 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Levotec 500 Tablet is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Levotec 500 Tablet 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.
Is the use of Levotec 500 Tablet 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.
What is the effect of Levotec 500 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Levotec has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Levotec 500 Tablet on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Levotec on the liver.
What is the effect of Levotec 500 Tablet on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Levotec for the heart.
Levotec 500 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 Levotec 500 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Levotec 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Levotec 500 Tablet has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Levotec 500 Tablet. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Levotec 500 Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Levotec 500 Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Levotec 500 Tablet
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Levotec 500 Tablet to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Levotec 500 Tablet
Drinking alcohol while taking Levotec 500 Tablet may lead to slight side effects. If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor.
Levotec is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by inhibiting the bacterial cell division and stops the working of enzyme which is responsible for cell division. It is effective against a large number of bacteria, even those bacteria which are resistant to other drugs.
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.
Levotec is a prescription drug, hence do not take Levotec without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Avoid taking Levotec 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.
Levotec 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.
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