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Glevo 500 Mg Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia. The alternative uses of Glevo 500 Mg Tablet have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Glevo 500 Mg Tablet. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Glevo 500 Mg Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Glevo 500 Mg Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Glevo 500 Mg Tablet's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Glevo 500 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Glevo 500 Mg Tablet 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 contraindications of Glevo 500 Mg Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Glevo 500 Mg Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Glevo 500 Mg Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Glevo 500 Mg Tablet 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 Glevo 500 Mg Tablet 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.
Is the use of Glevo 500 Mg Tablet 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.
What is the effect of Glevo 500 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Glevo rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Glevo 500 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Glevo on the liver.
What is the effect of Glevo 500 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Glevo for the heart.
Glevo 500 Mg Tablet 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 Glevo 500 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Glevo 500 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Glevo 500 Mg Tablet.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Glevo 500 Mg Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Glevo 500 Mg Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Glevo 500 Mg Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Glevo 500 Mg Tablet
Taking Glevo 500 Mg Tablet with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Glevo 500 Mg Tablet
Drinking alcohol while taking Glevo 500 Mg Tablet may lead to slight side effects. If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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