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Livota 500 Mg Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia. Other than this, Livota 500 Mg Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Livota 500 Mg Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Livota 500 Mg Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Livota 500 Mg Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Livota 500 Mg Tablet is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Livota 500 Mg Tablet related warnings talks about Livota 500 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) must refrain from the use of Livota 500 Mg Tablet since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Livota 500 Mg Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Livota 500 Mg Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Livota 500 Mg Tablet is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Livota 500 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 500 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 500 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 500 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Livota rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Livota 500 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
Livota does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Livota 500 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Livota for the heart.
Livota 500 Mg Tablet 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 Livota 500 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Livota 500 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Livota 500 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 500 Mg Tablet can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Livota 500 Mg Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Livota 500 Mg Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Livota 500 Mg Tablet
Livota 500 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 500 Mg Tablet
Drinking alcohol while taking Livota 500 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
5 Years of Experience
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