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Livosta, 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 Livosta have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Livosta. 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 Livosta side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Livosta 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Livosta is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Livosta related warnings talks about Livosta's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Livosta is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Livosta are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Livosta may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Livosta is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Livosta 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 Livosta is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Livosta safe for pregnant women?
Livosta may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Livosta, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Livosta safe during breastfeeding?
Livosta may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Livosta on the Kidneys?
Livosta may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Livosta on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Livosta on the liver.
What is the effect of Livosta on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Livosta for the heart.
Livosta 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 Livosta unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Livosta habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Livosta.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Livosta, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Livosta can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Livosta is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Livosta cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Livosta
Taking Livosta with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Livosta
Chances of side effects of drinking alcohol while taking Livosta are low. If you feel any adverse effects, please seek medical advice as soon as possible.
Yes, Livosta 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.
Yes, you can take Livosta 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.
No, you can not take Livosta with fluconazole. It may cause the heart-related problem if taken together. Please consult your healthcare practitioner for more information.
Livosta should be taken with meal. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. Drinking extra water will help prevent some unwanted such as constipation, diarrhea, and other stomach related problem. Do not take this medicine along with milk, yogurt, or other dairy products, it may reduce the absorption of drug. Take it exactly as directed by the physician.
Livosta 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.
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