Lotor 500 Mg Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Lotor Information

Lotor is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia. Secondary and off-label uses of Lotor have also been mentioned below.

The correct dosage of Lotor depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Lotor as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Lotor 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.

Lotor's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Severe while nursing. Warnings related to Lotor's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Lotor can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Lotor in conditions like Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG). Other contraindications of Lotor have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug reaction of Lotor with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Lotor is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

Lotor Benefits & Uses
Lotor Dosage & How to Take
Lotor Side Effects
Lotor Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Lotor with Other Drugs
Lotor Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Lotor
Lotor Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Lotor Benefits & Uses

Lotor is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Prostatitis
Pneumonia

Other Benefits

Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Skin Infections
Bronchitis
Plague
Corneal Ulcer
Conjunctivitis
Scarlet Fever
Nephritis

Lotor 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
Adult	Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 750 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 750 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Plague Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Plague Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 4 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Lotor Related Warnings

Is the use of Lotor safe for pregnant women?

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

Moderate
Is the use of Lotor safe during breastfeeding?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Lotor on the Kidneys?

Lotor may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Lotor on the Liver?

Lotor does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Lotor on the Heart?

You can take Lotor without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Lotor with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Alfuzosin

Sotalol

Moderate

Acarbose

Alogliptin

Alogliptin Tablet

Metformin

Lotor Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Diabetes
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Disease
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Myasthenia Gravis
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Lotor

Is this Lotor habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Lotor is addictive.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Lotor is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

No, Lotor is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Lotor Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Lotor

Some foods when eaten with Lotor can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Lotor

Taking Lotor and alcohol together may cause some problems. If you notice any of these side effects, it is best to go to your doctor.

Mild

Frequently asked Questions about Lotor

Question over 4 years ago

Does Lotor treat typhoid fever?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Yes Lotor 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.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Lotor?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Lotor 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 over 5 years ago

How does Lotor work?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Lotor 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.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Lotor with metformin?

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

Take Lotor 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.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Lotor for pseudomonas infection?

Yes, you can take Lotor for pseudomonas infection. It is active against them. However, sometimes it acquires resistance against this bacteria. Please consult your doctor before taking Lotor for the above- mentioned infection.