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Mylevo is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Mylevo have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Mylevo is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. 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.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Mylevo as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Mylevo 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, Mylevo's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Mylevo's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Mylevo 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. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Mylevo contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Mylevo have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Mylevo is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Mylevo 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 Mylevo safe for pregnant women?
Mylevo may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Mylevo again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Mylevo safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Mylevo may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Mylevo should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Mylevo on the Kidneys?
Mylevo has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Mylevo on the Liver?
Mylevo does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Mylevo on the Heart?
Mylevo is not harmful for the heart.
Mylevo 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 Mylevo unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mylevo habit forming or addictive?
Mylevo is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Mylevo, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Mylevo can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Mylevo only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Mylevo for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Mylevo
Taking Mylevo with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mylevo
Taking Mylevo and alcohol together may cause some problems. If you notice any of these side effects, it is best to go to your doctor.
Yes, Mylevo 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, you can take Mylevo for pseudomonas infection. It is active against them. However, sometimes it acquires resistance against this bacteria. Please consult your doctor before taking Mylevo for the above- mentioned infection.
Yes, you can take Mylevo 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 Mylevo with fluconazole. It may cause the heart-related problem if taken together. Please consult your healthcare practitioner for more information.
Avoid taking Mylevo 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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