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Levance is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia. Secondary and off-label uses of Levance have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Levance depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Levance as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Levance 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.
It is also important to note that Levance has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Levance related warnings talks about Levance'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 Levance since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Levance contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Levance have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Levance is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Levance 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 Levance is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Levance safe for pregnant women?
Levance may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Levance again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Levance safe during breastfeeding?
Levance should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Levance on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Levance on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Levance on the Liver?
Levance does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Levance on the Heart?
Using Levance does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Levance 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 Levance unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Levance habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Levance has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Levance you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Levance only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Levance for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Levance
Taking Levance with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Levance
Drinking alcohol while taking Levance may lead to slight side effects. If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor.
Yes, Levance 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, Levance 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.
Levance 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.
Levance 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 you can take this Levance for treating sinus infection. However, this is not the first choice of drug for sinus infection advised by doctors. Doctors generally prescribe antibiotics, painkillers and nasal sprays to relieve from severe nasal passage congestions.
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
