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Levocom is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Levocom have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Levocom. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Levocom also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Headache, Infection. While these are the most often observed Levocom side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Levocom normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Levocom's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Mild while nursing. It is important to know if Levocom has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Levocom related warnings section.
Levocom can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Levocom in conditions like Arrhythmia, Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Depression. The section on Levocom contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Levocom with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Levocom is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Levocom is used to treat the following -
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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Levocom is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Levocom safe for pregnant women?
Levocom may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Levocom again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Levocom safe during breastfeeding?
Levocom may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Levocom on the Kidneys?
Levocom rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Levocom on the Liver?
Levocom is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Levocom on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Levocom on the heart have been reported.
Levocom 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 Levocom unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Levocom habit forming or addictive?
Yes, Levocom can get addictive. Consume it only after doctor's advise.
Interaction between Food and Levocom
Taking Levocom with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Levocom
Taking Levocom with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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