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Lezo Am, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Capsule. Other than this, Lezo Am has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Lezo Am depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Lezo Am include Heartburn. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Lezo Am as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Lezo Am 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.
In addition, Lezo Am's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Lezo Am related warnings talks about Lezo Am's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Gastrointestinal Bleeding must refrain from the use of Lezo Am since this can cause severe adverse effects. The section on Lezo Am contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Lezo Am with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Lezo Am is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Lezo Am is used to treat the following -
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 |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Lezo Am safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Lezo AM. If you are pregnant, do not take Lezo AM without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Lezo Am safe during breastfeeding?
Lezo AM may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Lezo Am on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Lezo AM on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Lezo Am on the Liver?
Lezo AM has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Lezo Am on the Heart?
Lezo AM has very mild side effects on the heart.
Lezo Am should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lezo Am unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lezo Am habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Lezo Am.
Interaction between Food and Lezo Am
There is no information on the effects of taking Lezo Am with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lezo Am
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Lezo Am.
Yes, Lezo AM is safe to use, if taken in the prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, very few side effects are observed such as drowsiness, diarrhea, constipation, weakness, and tiredness.
Yes, Lezo AM can be taken for relieving symptoms of a cold. However, it is best to consult your doctor for the right line of treatment for the cold.
Lezo AM is the brand name of levocetirizine. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called antihistamine (H1 receptor blocker). It is used in the treatment of allergic rhinitis, urticaria, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, sneezing and other types of allergies.
Yes, Lezo AM can be taken with phenylephrine. No harmful drug interactions have been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort or unpleasant effects after taking this drug to inform your doctor immediately.
Take Lezo AM as directed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
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; Xyzal® (levocetirizine dihydrochloride)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 164,167
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