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Livotech is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia. The alternative uses of Livotech have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Livotech depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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, Livotech can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Livotech are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Livotech's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Livotech's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Livotech 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 Livotech are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Livotech have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Livotech is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Livotech 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 Livotech is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Livotech safe for pregnant women?
Livotech may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Livotech again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Livotech safe during breastfeeding?
Livotech may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Livotech on the Kidneys?
Livotech may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Livotech on the Liver?
Livotech is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Livotech on the Heart?
Livotech is not harmful for the heart.
Livotech 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 Livotech unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Livotech habit forming or addictive?
Livotech is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Livotech. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Livotech should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Livotech in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Livotech
Some foods when eaten with Livotech can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Livotech
Chances of side effects of drinking alcohol while taking Livotech are low. If you feel any adverse effects, please seek medical advice as soon as possible.
Yes, Livotech 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.
Yes, Livotech 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.
Livotech 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.
Livotech 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.
It is recommended to avoid taking Livotech 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience