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Levoday 250 Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia. Other than this, Levoday 250 Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Levoday 250 Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Levoday 250 Tablet have been listed ahead. These side effects of Levoday 250 Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Levoday 250 Tablet's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Levoday 250 Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Levoday 250 Tablet related warnings section.
Levoday 250 Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Levoday 250 Tablet in conditions like Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG). Other contraindications of Levoday 250 Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Levoday 250 Tablet with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Levoday 250 Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Levoday 250 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 Levoday 250 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Levoday can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Levoday, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Levoday 250 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Levoday 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 Levoday 250 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Levoday rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Levoday 250 Tablet on the Liver?
Levoday does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Levoday 250 Tablet on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Levoday for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Levoday 250 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Levoday 250 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Levoday 250 Tablet.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Levoday 250 Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Levoday 250 Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Levoday 250 Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Levoday 250 Tablet
Taking Levoday 250 Tablet with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Levoday 250 Tablet
Taking [medicine] and alcohol at the same time may lead to mild side effects. Contact your doctor right away if you observe any side effects.
Levoday 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.
It is recommended to avoid taking Levoday 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.
No, you can not take Levoday with fluconazole. It may cause the heart-related problem if taken together. Please consult your healthcare practitioner for more information.
Levoday should be taken with meal. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. Drinking extra water will help prevent some unwanted such as constipation, diarrhea, and other stomach related problem. Do not take this medicine along with milk, yogurt, or other dairy products, it may reduce the absorption of drug. Take it exactly as directed by the physician.
Discontinuing Levoday 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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