Lfx

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Lfx Information



Lfx Benefits & Uses

Lfx is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Lfx 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


Lfx Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Lfx is used -

Severe

Moderate

Mild

Lfx Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Lfx safe for pregnant women?


    Lfx can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Lfx, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

    Moderate
  • Is the use of Lfx safe during breastfeeding?


    Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Lfx. It should only be taken after medical advice.

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Lfx on the Kidneys?


    Very few cases of side effects of Lfx on kidney have been reported.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Lfx on the Liver?


    Lfx is completely safe for the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Lfx on the Heart?


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

    Safe


Severe Interaction of Lfx with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate



Lfx Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Lfx

  • Is this Lfx habit forming or addictive?


    No, you will not get addicted to Lfx.

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


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

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but take Lfx only as per medical advice.

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


    No, Lfx is not used to treat mental disorders.

    No

Lfx Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Lfx


    Lfx 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 Lfx


    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.

    Mild


Frequently asked Questions about Lfx

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Lfx with paracetamol?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Lfx 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.

Question about 5 years ago

What is Lfx?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Lfx is a brand name of levofloxacin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called fluoroquinolones. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, bone, and eye infections.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Lfx a pain-killer?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Lfx is not a pain-killer. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of drug called fluoroquinolone. It is used to treat various type of bacterial infection such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, and bone infection.

Question about 5 years ago

How to take Lfx?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Lfx 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Lfx cause diarrhea?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Lfx 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.



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 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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