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Levogen is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia. Levogen also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Levogen depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Levogen side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Levogen are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Levogen's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Levogen's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) must refrain from the use of Levogen since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Levogen have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Levogen may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Levogen is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Levogen 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 Levogen is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Levogen safe for pregnant women?
Levogen may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Levogen again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Levogen safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Levogen. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Levogen on the Kidneys?
Levogen rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Levogen on the Liver?
Levogen is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Levogen on the Heart?
You can take Levogen without any fear of damage to the heart.
Levogen 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 Levogen unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Levogen habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Levogen has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Levogen, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Levogen can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Levogen should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Levogen for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Levogen
Taking Levogen with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Levogen
Side effects of drinking alcohol and taking Levogen at the same time are rare and minor. However, if you face any side effects, talk to your doctor immediately.
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
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
