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Levowar, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Levowar have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Levowar depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Levowar can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Levowar go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Levowar's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Severe while nursing. In addition, Levowar's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Levowar related warnings section.
Levowar can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Levowar in conditions like Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG). Some other conditions that can be affected by Levowar are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Levowar with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Levowar is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Levowar 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 Levowar safe for pregnant women?
Levowar can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Levowar, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Levowar safe during breastfeeding?
Levowar may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Levowar on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Levowar on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Levowar on the Liver?
Levowar is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Levowar on the Heart?
Levowar is completely safe for the heart.
Levowar 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 Levowar unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Levowar habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Levowar is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Levowar you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Levowar only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Levowar is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Levowar
Taking Levowar with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Levowar
Drinking alcohol while taking Levowar may lead to slight side effects. If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor.
Yes, Levowar can cause diarrhea. It is a common side effect of a medicine. If you experience severe diarrhea after consuming medicine, please consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Take Levowar 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.
Levowar 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.
It is recommended to avoid taking Levowar with ibuprofen, because it may increase the risk of side effects associated with the central nervous system. Hence you must consult a doctor before taking these two medicines at the same time.
Yes, Levowar 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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