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Levloc is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia. The alternative uses of Levloc have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Levloc 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. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Levloc have been listed ahead. These side effects of Levloc are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Levloc is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Levloc related warnings talks about Levloc's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Levloc 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 Levloc contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Levloc have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Levloc, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Levloc 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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Is the use of Levloc safe for pregnant women?
Levloc can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Levloc, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Levloc safe during breastfeeding?
Levloc may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Levloc on the Kidneys?
Levloc has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Levloc on the Liver?
Levloc is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Levloc on the Heart?
Levloc is not harmful for the heart.
Levloc 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 Levloc unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Levloc habit forming or addictive?
Levloc does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Levloc. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, Levloc is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Levloc in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Levloc
When consumed with certain foods, Levloc may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Levloc
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.
Yes Levloc is used to treat typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistance to salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. however, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.
Yes you can take this Levloc for treating sinus infection. However, this is not the first choice of drug for sinus infection advised by doctors. Doctors generally prescribe antibiotics, painkillers and nasal sprays to relieve from severe nasal passage congestions.
Yes, Levloc 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.
Avoid taking Levloc along with milk. It reduces the effectiveness of medicine by reducing the absorption of a drug. Please consult your doctor before consuming this medicine with milk.
Levloc is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by inhibiting the bacterial cell division and stops the working of enzyme which is responsible for cell division. It is effective against a large number of bacteria, even those bacteria which are resistant to other drugs.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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