Olvo is a prescription medicine that is available as a Infusion, Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia. Olvo also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Olvo. 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.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Olvo as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Olvo are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Olvo is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Olvo related warnings talks about Olvo's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Olvo is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Olvo contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Olvo have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Olvo is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Olvo 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 Olvo is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Olvo safe for pregnant women?
Olvo can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Olvo right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Olvo safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Olvo. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Olvo on the Kidneys?
Olvo has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Olvo on the Liver?
Olvo does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Olvo on the Heart?
Olvo is not harmful for the heart.
Olvo 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 Olvo unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Olvo habit forming or addictive?
Olvo is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Olvo as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Olvo should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Olvo in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Olvo
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Olvo to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Olvo
Drinking alcohol while taking Olvo may lead to slight side effects. If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor.
Yes, you can take Olvo for pseudomonas infection. It is active against them. However, sometimes it acquires resistance against this bacteria. Please consult your doctor before taking Olvo for the above- mentioned infection.
Take Olvo as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed.
Olvo 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.
Discontinuing Olvo 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.
Olvo is not a pain-killer. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of drug called fluoroquinolone. It is used to treat various type of bacterial infection such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, and bone infection.
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