Levopil 500 mg Tablet
Prescription Required
Primary uses of Levopil 500 mg Tablet
MRP
₹18.31
₹3.66/Tablet
5 tablets in 1 strip
1 Strip
Medicine Overview of Levopil Tablet
Uses of Levopil Tablet
Levopil 500 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is also used in infections of urinary tract, tonsils, sinus, nose, throat, female genital organ, skin and soft tissues, windpipe and lungs (pneumonia).
Levopil Tablet side effects
Common
Side Effects of Levopil are Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Headache, Dizziness, Nausea, Constipation, Diarrhoea.
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. Levopil 500 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Levopil 500 mg Tablet with dairy products such as milk, cheese, curd, butter, paneer and ice cream.
Avoid Levopil 500 mg Tablet with dairy products such as milk, cheese, curd, butter, paneer and ice cream.
How Levopil Tablet works
Levopil 500 mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing the bacteria.
In Depth Information on Levopil Tablet
Expert advice for Levopil Tablet
- Your doctor has prescribed Levopil 500 mg Tablet to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Discontinue Levopil 500 mg Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
- Notify your doctor if you feel pain in your tendons, numbness, or tingling sensations.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Levopil Tablet related warnings
Special precautions for Levopil Tablet
Alcohol
SAFE
It is generally safe to consume alcohol with Levopil 500 mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Levopil 500 mg 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.
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.
Lactation
CAUTION
Levopil 500 mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during lactation.
Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.
Driving
Levopil 500 mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, drowsy or affect your vision. Do not drive until your vision is clear.
Kidney
CAUTION
Levopil 500 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Levopil 500 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
There is limited information available on the use of Levopil 500 mg 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.
However, stop the medicine and inform your doctor if you develop any signs and symptoms of jaundice while taking this medicine.
What if you miss a dose of Levopil Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Levopil 500 mg Tablet, 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
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Frequently asked questions about Levopil Tablet
Frequently asked questions about Levofloxacin
Q. What is Levopil?
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.
Q. Is Levopil a narcotic substance?
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.
Q. Does Levopil contain sulfa?
Levopil does not contain sulfa. It belongs to a group of medicines called quinolone antibiotics.
Q. Does Levopil cover methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?
Levopil does not cover methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Also, MRSA is very likely to have co-resistance to quinolones, including Levopil.
Q. Does Levopil expire?
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.
Q. Does Levopil cause dry mouth?
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.
Q. Is Levopil safe to use?
Levopil is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by the doctor.<br>
Q. Is Levopil penicillin?
Levopil is not a penicillin. It belongs to a group of medicines called quinolone antibiotics.
Q. Is Levopil a steroid?
Levopil is not a steroid. It belongs to a group of medicines called quinolone antibiotics.
Q. Is Levopil a quinolone?
Yes, Levopil belongs to a group of medicines called quinolone antibiotics.
Severely interacts with other drugs like
Taking Levopil with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Levopil with Strontium Chloride
LIFE-THREATENING
Levopil with Tizanidine
LIFE-THREATENING
Levopil with Rasagiline
LIFE-THREATENING
Levopil with Selegiline
LIFE-THREATENING
Levopil with Magnesium Hydroxide
SERIOUS
Medicines with composition Magnesium Hydroxide: Mgmax
Levopil with Acenocoumarol / Nicoumalone
SERIOUS
Levopil with Phenytoin
SERIOUS
Levopil with Metamizole / Dipyrone
SERIOUS
Levopil with Zolmitriptan
SERIOUS
Medicines with composition Zolmitriptan: Zolmist
Levopil with Olanzapine
SERIOUS
Medicines with composition Olanzapine: Oladac, Zolapin, Olisense, Olatig, Olanz, Madwell, Ozinet, Olnee, Polo, Pifol, Bitola, Xolan, Lanzo, Olzorix, Kola, Oles, Zoplon, Biolanza, Olanep, Cilsam, Osozap, Zapin, Olina, Olpine, Lanopin, Meltez, Zypine, Opin, Meltolan, Oline, Olanex, Olzap, Olay, Oliramp, Olanzotic, Olan, Olace, Oltha R, Olapax, Opticon MD, Olapin, Olet, Kolzep MM, Olancer, Olimelt, Olaford, Manza, Lanzapin, Olins, Olagress, Nexolan, Consern, Olaweb, Olnapra, Oltha, Olzic, Oliplan, Ooz, Olitabs, Elanza, Movapin, Olandus, Olima, Ozace, Meltonz, Psycholanz, Olanzapik, Ola, V Gon D, Ozapin, Olaped, Olap, Psychozap, Jolyon, Olexa, Oleanz RT, Olapil
Levopil with Pramipexole
SERIOUS
Levopil with Ropinirole
SERIOUS
Levopil with Fosphenytoin
SERIOUS
Levopil with Phenindione
SERIOUS
Medicines with composition Phenindione: Dindevan
Levopil with Oxyphenbutazone
SERIOUS
Levopil with Benzydamine
SERIOUS
Levopil with Sodium Bicarbonate
SERIOUS
Levopil with Piribedil
SERIOUS
Medicines with composition Piribedil: Trivastal L.A
Levopil with Magaldrate
SERIOUS
Medicines with composition Magaldrate: Magflux
Levopil with Pentoxifylline
SERIOUS
Medicines with composition Pentoxifylline: Pentovas
Levopil with Clozapine
SERIOUS
Levopil with Nimesulide
SERIOUS
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Levopil with Cinacalcet
SERIOUS
Levopil with Glibenclamide
MODERATE
Medicines with composition Glibenclamide: No Gluco, D Con, Semi Daonil, Daonil, Semi-Euglucon, Aviglen, Glybovin, Gliconil, Diabetnil, Getrol, Glucosafe, Semi Codica, Afdiex, Euglucon, Glibet
Levopil with Sitagliptin
MODERATE
Levopil with Tolbutamide
MODERATE
Levopil with Nateglinide
MODERATE
Levopil with Acarbose
MODERATE
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