Levosimed Information

Levosimed is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Heart Failure are some of its major therapeutic uses.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Levosimed. 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.

The most common side effects of Levosimed are Decreased blood pressure, Nausea or vomiting, Insomnia. Such side effects of Levosimed normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, Levosimed's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Levosimed related warnings talks about Levosimed's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Levosimed can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Levosimed in conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension). Some other conditions that can be affected by Levosimed are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Levosimed may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Levosimed is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

Levosimed Benefits & Uses
Levosimed Dosage & How to Take
Levosimed Side Effects
Levosimed Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Levosimed with Other Drugs
Levosimed Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Levosimed
Levosimed Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Levosimed Benefits & Uses

Levosimed is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Heart Failure

Levosimed Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Heart Failure Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 24 mcg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Loading dose: 6-24 mcg/kg over 10 min followed by 0.05-0.2 mcg/kg/min continuous infusion, adjust according to response.
Geriatric	Disease: Heart Failure Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 24 mcg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Loading dose: 6-24 mcg/kg over 10 min followed by 0.05-0.2 mcg/kg/min continuous infusion, adjust according to response.

Levosimed Related Warnings

Is the use of Levosimed safe for pregnant women?

No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Levosimed in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.

Unknown
Is the use of Levosimed safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Levosimed on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Levosimed will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Levosimed on the Kidneys?

Levosimed rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Levosimed on the Liver?

Levosimed has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Levosimed on the Heart?

Side effects of Levosimed rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Levosimed with Other Drugs

Levosimed should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Levosimed Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Levosimed unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Low Blood Pressure

Frequently asked Questions about Levosimed

Is this Levosimed habit forming or addictive?

Levosimed is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Levosimed as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Levosimed only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Levosimed is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Levosimed Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Levosimed

Taking Levosimed with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Levosimed

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Levosimed and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown