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Livota 250 Mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia. Secondary and off-label uses of Livota 250 Mg Tablet have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Livota 250 Mg 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.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Livota 250 Mg Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Livota 250 Mg Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Livota 250 Mg Tablet has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Livota 250 Mg Tablet related warnings talks about Livota 250 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Livota 250 Mg Tablet 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. Some other conditions that can be affected by Livota 250 Mg Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Livota 250 Mg Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Livota 250 Mg Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Livota 250 Mg 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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Is the use of Livota 250 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Livota. It is best to stop taking Livota immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Livota 250 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Livota. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Livota 250 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Livota rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Livota 250 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
Livota does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Livota 250 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Livota for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Livota 250 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Livota 250 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Livota 250 Mg Tablet does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Livota 250 Mg Tablet can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Livota 250 Mg Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Livota 250 Mg Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Livota 250 Mg Tablet
Livota 250 Mg Tablet may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Livota 250 Mg Tablet
Drinking alcohol while taking Livota 250 Mg Tablet may lead to slight side effects. If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor.
Discontinuing Livota on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.
Yes, you can take Livota for pseudomonas infection. It is active against them. However, sometimes it acquires resistance against this bacteria. Please consult your doctor before taking Livota for the above- mentioned infection.
Yes, you can take Livota 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.
Avoid taking Livota 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.
Livota is a brand name of levofloxacin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called fluoroquinolones. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, bone, and eye infections.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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References
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