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Livox is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Livox has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Livox depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Livox can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Livox are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Livox's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. In addition, Livox's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Livox related warnings section.
Livox is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Livox contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Livox have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Livox is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Livox 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 Livox is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Livox safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Livox. It is best to stop taking Livox immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Livox safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Livox may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Livox should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Livox on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Livox on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Livox on the Liver?
Livox is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Livox on the Heart?
Livox is not harmful for the heart.
Livox 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 Livox unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Livox habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Livox.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Livox you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Livox only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Livox for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Livox
Livox may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Livox
Taking [medicine] and alcohol at the same time may lead to mild side effects. Contact your doctor right away if you observe any side effects.
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
