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Levomark, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia. Other than this, Levomark has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Levomark depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Levomark have been listed ahead. These side effects of Levomark are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Levomark's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Levomark related warnings talks about Levomark's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) must refrain from the use of Levomark since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Levomark have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Levomark may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Levomark is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Levomark 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 Levomark safe for pregnant women?
Levomark can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Levomark right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Levomark safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Levomark. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Levomark on the Kidneys?
Levomark rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Levomark on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Levomark on the liver.
What is the effect of Levomark on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Levomark for the heart.
Levomark 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 Levomark unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Levomark habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Levomark has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Levomark as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Levomark only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Levomark cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Levomark
When consumed with certain foods, Levomark may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Levomark
Chances of side effects of drinking alcohol while taking Levomark are low. If you feel any adverse effects, please seek medical advice as soon as possible.
Levomark 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.
Take Levomark if your doctor has prescribed it to you. However, keep a close check on blood sugar levels as metformin is known to cause hypoglycemia( sudden dip in blood sugar levels). In case you are experiencing severe hypoglycemia, please inform your doctor immediately.
Avoid taking Levomark 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.
Yes Levomark 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 Levomark for UTI infection. It is active against the bacteria which causes UTI infection. However, you must take the entire course of this medicine and do not discontinue medicine in the midway.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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