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Levact, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Diarrhoea, Dysentery are some of its major therapeutic uses. Levact also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Levact. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Levact include Headache, Dizziness, Constipation. These side effects of Levact are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Levact's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. In addition, Levact's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Levact related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Levact are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Levact have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Levact is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Levact 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
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Is the use of Levact safe for pregnant women?
Levact can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Levact safe during breastfeeding?
Levact may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Levact, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Levact.
What is the effect of Levact on the Kidneys?
Levact may have severe effects on your kidney, so do not take it without consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Levact on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Levact. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Levact only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Levact on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Levact. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
Levact should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Levact unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Levact habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Levact has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Levact. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Levact is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Levact in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Levact
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Levact with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Levact
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Levact and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
It is recommended to avoid taking Levact with azithromycin because it can cause heart-related problems. However, if your doctor has prescribed it to you take it as per his/her advice. In case you are experiencing breathing difficulties, palpitations and pain in the chest please inform your doctor immediately.
Discontinuing Levact on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.
Yes, you can take Levact for UTI infection. It is active against the bacteria which causes UTI infection. However, you must take the entire course of this medicine and do not discontinue medicine in the midway.
Yes, you can take Levact for pseudomonas infection. It is active against them. However, sometimes it acquires resistance against this bacteria. Please consult your doctor before taking Levact for the above- mentioned infection.
Levact 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.
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