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Levogo is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia. Other than this, Levogo has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Levogo. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
While these are the most often observed Levogo side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Levogo 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, Levogo's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Levogo's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Levogo is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Levogo have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Levogo with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Levogo is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Levogo 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 Levogo safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Levogo. It is best to stop taking Levogo immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Levogo safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Levogo. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Levogo on the Kidneys?
Levogo rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Levogo on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Levogo on the liver.
What is the effect of Levogo on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Levogo for the heart.
Levogo 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 Levogo unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Levogo habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Levogo is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Levogo, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Levogo can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Levogo should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Levogo is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Levogo
Taking Levogo with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Levogo
Side effects of drinking alcohol and taking Levogo at the same time are rare and minor. However, if you face any side effects, talk to your doctor immediately.
Yes Levogo is used to treat typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistance to salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. however, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.
Yes, Levogo 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.
Avoid taking Levogo along with milk. It reduces the effectiveness of medicine by reducing the absorption of a drug. Please consult your doctor before consuming this medicine with milk.
Take Levogo if your doctor has prescribed it to you. However, keep a close check on blood sugar levels as metformin is known to cause hypoglycemia( sudden dip in blood sugar levels). In case you are experiencing severe hypoglycemia, please inform your doctor immediately.
Levogo is a prescription drug, hence do not take Levogo without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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