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Levopen is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet, Infusion. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia. Other than this, Levopen has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Levopen depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Levopen as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Levopen 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.
In addition, Levopen's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Levopen has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Levopen related warnings section.
Levopen 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 Levopen contraindications section.
Besides this, Levopen may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Levopen is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Levopen 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 Levopen is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Levopen safe for pregnant women?
Levopen can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Levopen right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Levopen safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Levopen may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Levopen should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Levopen on the Kidneys?
Levopen has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Levopen on the Liver?
Using Levopen does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Levopen on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Levopen for the heart.
Levopen 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 Levopen unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Levopen habit forming or addictive?
Levopen does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Levopen. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Levopen only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Levopen in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Levopen
Taking Levopen with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Levopen
Chances of side effects of drinking alcohol while taking Levopen are low. If you feel any adverse effects, please seek medical advice as soon as possible.
Levopen is a prescription drug, hence do not take Levopen without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Discontinuing Levopen 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.
No, you can not take Levopen with fluconazole. It may cause the heart-related problem if taken together. Please consult your healthcare practitioner for more information.
Yes, you can take Levopen 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.
Yes, you can take Levopen for pseudomonas infection. It is active against them. However, sometimes it acquires resistance against this bacteria. Please consult your doctor before taking Levopen for the above- mentioned infection.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience