Levopil 500mg Tablet
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Medicine Overview of Levopil Tablet
Uses of Levopil Tablet
Levopil 500mg Tablet is used in the treatment of bacterial infections and tuberculosis.
It is also used in infections of urinary tract, tonsils, sinus, nose, throat, female genital organ, skin and soft tissues, windpipe and lungs (pneumonia).
It is also used in infections of urinary tract, tonsils, sinus, nose, throat, female genital organ, skin and soft tissues, windpipe and lungs (pneumonia).
Side effects of Levopil Tablet
Common
Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.
How to use Levopil Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. It can be taken with or without food, but it is better to take Levopil 500mg Tablet at a fixed time.
Avoid Levopil 500mg Tablet with dairy products such as milk, cheese, curd, butter, paneer and ice cream.
Avoid Levopil 500mg Tablet with dairy products such as milk, cheese, curd, butter, paneer and ice cream.
How Levopil Tablet works
Levopil 500mg tablet is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by inhibiting the DNA replication.
In Depth Information on Levopil Tablet
Expert advice for Levopil Tablet
- Always take the complete course of treatment, as advised by your doctor even if you feel better.
- Never take an antibiotic for a viral infection like a cold or the flu.
- Can lead to nausea and diarrhoea frequently. If this becomes severe or persistent or you notice that your stool contains blood or mucus you should stop taking Levopil immediately and consult your doctor. You should not take medicines to stop or slow diarrhoea.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with epilepsy, kidney or heart diseases.
Warnings
Special precautions for Levopil 500mg Tablet
Alcohol
SAFE
It is generally safe to consume alcohol with Levopil 500mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Levopil 500mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy.
There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor....
+moreThere is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
CAUTION
Levopil 500mg Tablet is probably usafe to use during lactati
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Limited human data suggests that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.
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Driving
Levopil 500mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, drowsy or affe
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Kidney
CAUTION
Levopil 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients
+more with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Levopil 500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Liver
There is limited information available on the use of Levopil 500mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
However, stop the medicine and inform your doctor if you develop any signs and symptoms of jaundice while taking this medicine....
+moreHowever, stop the medicine and inform your doctor if you develop any signs and symptoms of jaundice while taking this medicine.
Severely interacts with other drugs like
Epsolin 50mg/2ml Injection, Ozip 2.5mg Tablet, Oliza 10mg Injection, Gli 2mg Tablet
Missed Dosage
If you miss a dose of Levofloxacin, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Patient Concerns
Frequently asked questions for Levopil 500mg Tablet
Frequently asked questions for Levofloxacin
Levopil is a quinolone antibiotic. It works by killing the bacteria that cause infections in your body. It can be used to treat infections of the sinuses, lungs, urinary tract, including your kidneys or bladder, prostate gland and skin and soft tissue.
Q. Can I take Levopil with prednisone?
Levopil and prednisone when taken together may increase the risk of tendon rupture (a tendon is a cord that joins your muscle to your bones). If you experience pain and inflammation in your tendons or ligaments, which could lead to rupture, stop taking Levopil immediately and talk to your doctor. Always consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
No, Levopil is not a narcotic substance. It is a quinolone antibiotic.
Q. Can I take Levopil with loratadine?
Levopil can be taken with loratadine. No drug-drug interactions have been seen between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Levopil with esomeprazole?
Levopil can be taken with esomeprazole. No drug-drug interactions have been seen between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Does Levopil affect birth control?
Levopil can be taken with birth control pills (oral contraceptive pills). No drug-drug interactions have been reported between them. However, interactions can occur. Talk to a doctor to confirm whether you need to use extra precaution while taking Levopil with birth control pills.
Q. Can I take Levopil for a tooth infection?
Levopil is not used to treat tooth infection. If you think you have a tooth infection, talk to a doctor and start antibiotics only as advised, do not start antibiotics on your own.
Q. Can I take Levopil for streptococcal throat infection?
Levopil is active against streptococcus bacteria and can be used for the treatment of a streptococcal sore throat. If you think you have a sore throat infection, talk to a doctor and start antibiotics only as advised, do not start antibiotics on your own.
Q. Is Levopil same as ciprofloxacin?
Levopil and ciprofloxacin are two different antibiotics, however, they belong to the same class of quinolone antibiotics. Levopil is as effective as ciprofloxacin for treating complicated urinary tract infections. In men with chronic bacterial prostatitis treated for 28 days, oral Levopil 500mg once daily achieved similar clinical and bacteriological response rates to oral ciprofloxacin 500mg twice daily. Levopil is more active against Gram-positive organisms than ciprofloxacin. Ciprofloxacin is an economical alternative and Levopil is active against many bacteria but can cause damage to your tendons. So, it is advisable that you must talk to a doctor for the right choice of antibiotics for your infections.
Q. Can I take Levopil for tonsillitis?
Levopil is not indicated for the treatment of tonsillitis. If you think you have tonsillitis, talk to a doctor and start antibiotics only as advised, do not start antibiotics on your own.
Q. Can I take Levopil with guaifenesin?
Levopil can be taken with guaifenesin. No drug-drug interactions have been seen between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Levopil with paracetamol?
Levopil can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interactions have been seen between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Levopil does not contain sulfa. It belongs to a group of medicines called quinolone antibiotics.
Levopil does not cover methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Also, MRSA is very likely to have co-resistance to quinolones, including Levopil.
Yes, like any other medicine, Levopil has an expiry date. Please check the expiry date mentioned on the pack before taking the medicine.
Q. Does Levopil treat bacterial vaginosis?
Levopil is not used to treat bacterial vaginosis. If you think you have bacterial vaginosis, talk to a doctor and start antibiotics only as advised, do not start antibiotics on your own.
Levopil does not cause dry mouth. Talk to your doctor if you experience dry mouth while taking Levopil as it could be due to some other underlying condition.
Levopil is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by the doctor.<br>
Levopil is not a penicillin. It belongs to a group of medicines called quinolone antibiotics.
Levopil is not a steroid. It belongs to a group of medicines called quinolone antibiotics.
Yes, Levopil belongs to a group of medicines called quinolone antibiotics.
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