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Lovifox is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia. Secondary and off-label uses of Lovifox have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Lovifox depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Lovifox have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Lovifox are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Lovifox is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Lovifox has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Lovifox related warnings section.
Lovifox is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Lovifox are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Lovifox may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Lovifox is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Lovifox 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Lovifox is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Lovifox safe for pregnant women?
Lovifox may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Lovifox again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Lovifox safe during breastfeeding?
Lovifox should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Lovifox on the Kidneys?
Lovifox rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lovifox on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Lovifox on the liver.
What is the effect of Lovifox on the Heart?
Lovifox is completely safe for the heart.
Lovifox 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 Lovifox unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lovifox habit forming or addictive?
Lovifox does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Lovifox, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Lovifox can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Lovifox is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Lovifox is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Lovifox
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Lovifox to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lovifox
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.
It is recommended to avoid taking Lovifox with azithromycin because it can cause heart-related problems. However, if your doctor has prescribed it to you take it as per his/her advice. In case you are experiencing breathing difficulties, palpitations and pain in the chest please inform your doctor immediately.
Lovifox 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.
Avoid taking Lovifox 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 Lovifox 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, Lovifox can cause constipation. It is a common side effect of this drug. If you experience severe constipation after consuming medicine, please consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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