Levoxy 500 Mg Tablet Benefits & Uses

Levoxy 500 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Prostatitis
Pneumonia

Other Benefits

Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
Bronchitis (Read More - How to Treat Bronchitis at Home: Simple and Effective Remedies)
Plague
Corneal Ulcer
Conjunctivitis (Read More - Say Goodbye to Pink Eye: Best At-Home Treatments for Conjunctivitis)

Levoxy 500 Mg Tablet 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

Levoxy 500 Mg Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Levoxy 500 Mg Tablet is used -

Severe

Diarrhoea
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
पेट दर्द
Confusion
Headache

Moderate

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Gastritis (Read More - How to Cure Bloating in the Stomach: Diet Tips and Home Remedies)

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Insomnia
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Urticaria
Rash

Levoxy 500 Mg Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Levoxy 500 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Levoxy may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Levoxy, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Levoxy 500 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Levoxy. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.

Severe
What is the effect of Levoxy 500 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?

Levoxy rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Levoxy 500 Mg Tablet on the Liver?

Levoxy is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Levoxy 500 Mg Tablet on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Levoxy for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Levoxy 500 Mg Tablet with Other Drugs

Levoxy 500 Mg Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Alfuzosin

Sotalol

Moderate

Acarbose

Alogliptin

Alogliptin Tablet

Metformin

Levoxy 500 Mg Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Levoxy 500 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Ulcerative Colitis
Diabetes
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Disease
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Myasthenia Gravis
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Levoxy 500 Mg Tablet

Is this Levoxy 500 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Levoxy 500 Mg Tablet has not been reported.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Levoxy 500 Mg Tablet. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Levoxy 500 Mg Tablet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

Levoxy 500 Mg Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Levoxy 500 Mg Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Levoxy 500 Mg Tablet

Levoxy 500 Mg Tablet may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Levoxy 500 Mg Tablet

Taking Levoxy 500 Mg Tablet and alcohol together may cause some problems. If you notice any of these side effects, it is best to go to your doctor.

Mild

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan
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

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