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Milivo, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia. Secondary and off-label uses of Milivo have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Milivo. 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.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Milivo can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Milivo 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.
Milivo's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Severe while nursing. Further, the section on Milivo related warnings talks about Milivo's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Milivo 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. The section on Milivo contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Milivo with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Milivo, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Milivo 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 Milivo is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Milivo safe for pregnant women?
Milivo may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Milivo again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Milivo safe during breastfeeding?
Milivo 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 Milivo on the Kidneys?
Milivo rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Milivo on the Liver?
Milivo does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Milivo on the Heart?
Using Milivo does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Milivo 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 Milivo unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Milivo habit forming or addictive?
Milivo is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Milivo you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Milivo is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Milivo in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Milivo
Taking Milivo with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Milivo
Taking Milivo and alcohol together may cause some problems. If you notice any of these side effects, it is best to go to your doctor.
Take Milivo 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.
Yes, Milivo can be taken with paracetamol, no clinically significant interactions are seen between these two. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Please talk to your doctor before consuming these two medicines at the same time.
Yes, you can take Milivo 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.
Milivo 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.
Yes Milivo 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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