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Lonard 500 Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia. The alternative uses of Lonard 500 Tablet have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Lonard 500 Tablet. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Lonard 500 Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Lonard 500 Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Lonard 500 Tablet has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Lonard 500 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Lonard 500 Tablet related warnings section.
Lonard 500 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 Lonard 500 Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Lonard 500 Tablet with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Lonard 500 Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Lonard 500 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Lonard 500 Tablet is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Lonard 500 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Lonard can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Lonard right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Lonard 500 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Lonard may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Lonard should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Lonard 500 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Lonard rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lonard 500 Tablet on the Liver?
Using Lonard does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Lonard 500 Tablet on the Heart?
Using Lonard does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Lonard 500 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 Lonard 500 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lonard 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Lonard 500 Tablet is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Lonard 500 Tablet. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Lonard 500 Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Lonard 500 Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Lonard 500 Tablet
Taking Lonard 500 Tablet with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lonard 500 Tablet
Drinking alcohol while taking Lonard 500 Tablet may lead to slight side effects. If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor.
Lonard 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.
Yes Lonard is used to treat typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistance to salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. however, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.
Yes, Lonard 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, Lonard is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, headache, difficulty in breathing, and constipation. If you experience the above-mentioned side after consuming this medicine then inform a doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Lonard 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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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Levaquin® (levofloxacin)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 713
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1399
