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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.
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 Levact is used -
Common
Is the use of Levact safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Levact. If you are pregnant, do not take Levact without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Levact safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Levact. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Levact on the Kidneys?
Consumption of Levact can harm the kidneys. So it is important to take medical advice beforehand.
What is the effect of Levact on the Liver?
Levact may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Levact on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Levact. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
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?
Levact is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Levact, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Levact can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Levact should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Levact cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Levact
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Levact, due to a lack of research on this.
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.
No, you can not take Levact with fluconazole. It may cause the heart-related problem if taken together. Please consult your healthcare practitioner for more information.
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.
Yes Levact 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.
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.
Levact is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by inhibiting the bacterial cell division and stops the working of enzyme which is responsible for cell division. It is effective against a large number of bacteria, even those bacteria which are resistant to other drugs.
This medicine data has been created by -
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