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Value Levo is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Value Levo has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Value Levo. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Value Levo side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Value Levo 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 Value Levo has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Value Levo's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Value Levo related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) must refrain from the use of Value Levo since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Value Levo have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Value Levo may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Value Levo, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Value Levo 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 Value Levo safe for pregnant women?
Value Levo can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Value Levo right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Value Levo safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Value Levo. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Value Levo on the Kidneys?
Value Levo may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Value Levo on the Liver?
Value Levo is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Value Levo on the Heart?
You can take Value Levo without any fear of damage to the heart.
Value Levo 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 Value Levo unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Value Levo habit forming or addictive?
Value Levo is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Value Levo can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Value Levo is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Value Levo is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Value Levo
Value Levo may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Value Levo
Taking Value Levo and alcohol together may cause some problems. If you notice any of these side effects, it is best to go to your doctor.
It is recommended to avoid taking Value Levo with azithromycin because it can cause heart-related problems. However, if your doctor has prescribed it to you take it as per his/her advice. In case you are experiencing breathing difficulties, palpitations and pain in the chest please inform your doctor immediately.
Discontinuing Value Levo 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.
Value Levo 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.
Yes you can take this Value Levo for treating sinus infection. However, this is not the first choice of drug for sinus infection advised by doctors. Doctors generally prescribe antibiotics, painkillers and nasal sprays to relieve from severe nasal passage congestions.
It is recommended to avoid taking Value Levo 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
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