New Year Bumper Sale @ Rs. 1 X
Otolev is a prescription drug, available for use as Drops. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia. Other than this, Otolev has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Otolev depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Otolev have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Otolev go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Otolev has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Otolev has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Otolev related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) must refrain from the use of Otolev since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Otolev are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Otolev may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Otolev, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Otolev 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 |
|
Geriatric |
|
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
|
2 - 12 years (Child) |
|
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Otolev is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Otolev safe for pregnant women?
Otolev can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Otolev right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Otolev safe during breastfeeding?
Otolev should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Otolev on the Kidneys?
Otolev has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Otolev on the Liver?
Otolev is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Otolev on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Otolev for the heart.
Otolev 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 Otolev unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Otolev habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Otolev is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Otolev. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Otolev should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Otolev is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Otolev
When consumed with certain foods, Otolev may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Otolev
Chances of side effects of drinking alcohol while taking Otolev are low. If you feel any adverse effects, please seek medical advice as soon as possible.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Take Otolev if your doctor has prescribed it to you. However, keep a close check on blood sugar levels as metformin is known to cause hypoglycemia( sudden dip in blood sugar levels). In case you are experiencing severe hypoglycemia, please inform your doctor immediately.
Otolev 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.
Avoid taking Otolev 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.
It is recommended to avoid taking Otolev 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