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L500 is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia. Other than this, L500 has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of L500 is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed L500 side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of L500 normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, L500's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on L500 related warnings talks about L500's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) must refrain from the use of L500 since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by L500 are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, L500 may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that L500 is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
L500 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when L500 is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of L500 safe for pregnant women?
L500 may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take L500 again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of L500 safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking L500. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of L500 on the Kidneys?
L500 may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of L500 on the Liver?
L500 does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of L500 on the Heart?
Using L500 does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
L500 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 L500 unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this L500 habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of L500 has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking L500. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take L500 only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of L500 in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and L500
Taking L500 with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and L500
Taking L500 and alcohol together may cause some problems. If you notice any of these side effects, it is best to go to your doctor.
Take L500 as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed.
Yes, L500 can cause constipation. It is a common side effect of this drug. If you experience severe constipation after consuming medicine, please consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, L500 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, L500 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.
L500 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Levaquin® (levofloxacin)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 713
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1399
