Glevo 500 Mg Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Glevo Information

Glevo is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet, Drops, Infusion. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia. Secondary and off-label uses of Glevo have also been mentioned below.

The correct dosage of Glevo depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Glevo as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Glevo go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

In addition, Glevo's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Glevo's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Glevo 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. Some other conditions that can be affected by Glevo are listed in the contraindications section below.

Additionally, Glevo may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

You should also be aware that Glevo is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

Glevo Benefits & Uses
Glevo Dosage & How to Take
Glevo Side Effects
Glevo Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Glevo with Other Drugs
Glevo Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Glevo
Glevo Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Glevo Benefits & Uses

Glevo is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Prostatitis
Pneumonia

Other Benefits

Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Skin Infections
Bronchitis
Plague
Corneal Ulcer
Conjunctivitis
Scarlet Fever
Nephritis

Glevo Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 750 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 750 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Plague Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Plague Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 4 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Glevo Related Warnings

Is the use of Glevo safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Glevo. It is best to stop taking Glevo immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Glevo safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Glevo. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.

Severe
What is the effect of Glevo on the Kidneys?

Glevo rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Glevo on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Glevo on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Glevo on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Glevo for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Glevo with Other Drugs

Glevo should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Alfuzosin

Sotalol

Moderate

Acarbose

Alogliptin

Alogliptin Tablet

Metformin

Glevo Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Glevo unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Ulcerative Colitis
Diabetes
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Disease
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Myasthenia Gravis
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Glevo

Is this Glevo habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Glevo.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Glevo you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Glevo is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Glevo in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Glevo Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Glevo

Taking Glevo with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Glevo

Drinking alcohol while taking Glevo may lead to slight side effects. If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor.

Mild

Frequently asked Questions about Glevo

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Glevo with paracetamol?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Glevo can be taken with paracetamol, no clinically significant interactions are seen between these two. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Please talk to your doctor before consuming these two medicines at the same time.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Glevo with metformin?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Take Glevo 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Glevo with milk?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

Avoid taking Glevo 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Glevo cause diarrhea?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Glevo 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Glevo safe to use?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Yes, Glevo is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, headache, difficulty in breathing, and constipation. If you experience the above-mentioned side after consuming this medicine then inform a doctor and follow his/her instructions.