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Levomit is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Levomit also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Levomit is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
While these are the most often observed Levomit side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Levomit are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Levomit is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Levomit's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Levomit is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) are examples of such conditions. The section on Levomit contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Levomit may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Levomit is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Levomit 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 Levomit is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Levomit safe for pregnant women?
Levomit can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Levomit right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Levomit safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Levomit may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Levomit should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Levomit on the Kidneys?
Levomit may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Levomit on the Liver?
Levomit is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Levomit on the Heart?
Using Levomit does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Levomit 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 Levomit unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Levomit habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Levomit has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Levomit can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Levomit should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Levomit in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Levomit
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Levomit to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Levomit
Drinking alcohol while taking Levomit may lead to slight side effects. If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor.
Yes, Levomit 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.
Levomit should be taken with meal. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. Drinking extra water will help prevent some unwanted such as constipation, diarrhea, and other stomach related problem. Do not take this medicine along with milk, yogurt, or other dairy products, it may reduce the absorption of drug. Take it exactly as directed by the physician.
Yes, Levomit can cause diarrhea. It is a common side effect of a medicine. If you experience severe diarrhea after consuming medicine, please consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, you can take Levomit 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, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
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