Levosimendan



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Levosimendan Information



Levosimendan Benefits & Uses

Levosimendan is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Levosimendan 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: Heart Failure
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 24 mcg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Loading dose: 6-24 mcg/kg over 10 min followed by 0.05-0.2 mcg/kg/min continuous infusion, adjust according to response.
Geriatric
  • Disease: Heart Failure
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 24 mcg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Loading dose: 6-24 mcg/kg over 10 min followed by 0.05-0.2 mcg/kg/min continuous infusion, adjust according to response.


Levosimendan Side Effects

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

Common

Levosimendan Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Levosimendan safe for pregnant women?


    It is not known what effect Levosimendan will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.

    Unknown
  • Is the use of Levosimendan safe during breastfeeding?


    There is no research available on the side effects of Levosimendan in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

    Unknown
  • What is the effect of Levosimendan on the Kidneys?


    Levosimendan rarely harms the kidneys.

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


    Side effects of Levosimendan rarely affect the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Levosimendan on the Heart?


    Side effects of Levosimendan rarely affect the heart.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Levosimendan with Other Drugs

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



Levosimendan Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Levosimendan

  • Is this Levosimendan habit forming or addictive?


    Forming a habit of Levosimendan has not been reported.

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


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

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but consume Levosimendan only on doctor's advice.

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


    There is no benefit of taking Levosimendan for mental disorders.

    No

Levosimendan Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Levosimendan


    It is safe to take Levosimendan with food.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Levosimendan


    It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Levosimendan and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

    Unknown


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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