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Levotum is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia. Levotum also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Levotum. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Levotum side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Levotum are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Levotum is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Levotum's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Levotum 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 conditions have been mentioned below in the Levotum contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Levotum have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Levotum is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Levotum 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 Levotum safe for pregnant women?
Levotum may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Levotum, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Levotum safe during breastfeeding?
Levotum may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Levotum on the Kidneys?
Levotum may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Levotum on the Liver?
Levotum is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Levotum on the Heart?
You can take Levotum without any fear of damage to the heart.
Levotum 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 Levotum unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Levotum habit forming or addictive?
Levotum is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Levotum as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Levotum is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Levotum for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Levotum
When consumed with certain foods, Levotum may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Levotum
Taking [medicine] and alcohol at the same time may lead to mild side effects. Contact your doctor right away if you observe any side effects.
Avoid taking Levotum 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.
Yes, Levotum 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, [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.
Levotum 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, you can take Levotum 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Levaquin® (levofloxacin)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 713
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1399