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Vocin, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Vocin also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Vocin is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Vocin as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Vocin go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Vocin is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Vocin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Vocin related warnings section.
Vocin 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. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Vocin contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Vocin have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Vocin is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Vocin 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 Vocin is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Vocin safe for pregnant women?
Vocin can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Vocin, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Vocin safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Vocin may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Vocin should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Vocin on the Kidneys?
Vocin rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Vocin on the Liver?
Vocin is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Vocin on the Heart?
Using Vocin does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Vocin 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 Vocin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Vocin habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Vocin has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Vocin, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Vocin can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Vocin only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Vocin for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Vocin
Taking Vocin with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Vocin
Drinking alcohol while taking Vocin may lead to slight side effects. If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor.
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
