Levocin 500mg Tablet

Levocin tablet is a member of the fluoroquinolone antibiotic family. It fights against bacterial infections like tuberculosis, pneumonia, laryngitis, cellulitis, gastroenteritis, acute or chronic bronchitis, urinary tract infections, tonsillitis, anthrax and plague. This antibiotic also treats infections of the pelvis, kidney, prostate and skin.

The doctor will prescribe instructions for taking this medication according to your condition and the other medications you are taking. It is important to complete the course that the doctor prescribes, even if the symptoms disappear, or else the infection might recur. Do not double up the dosage to make up for a forgotten one, as an excess of this medicine can lead to overdosing.

• Cystitis

• Pyelonephritis

• Urethritis

• Skin And Structure Infection

• Pneumonia

• Bronchitis

• Allergy

• Tendinitis Or Tendon Rupture

• Myasthenia Gravis

• Abdominal Pain

• Diarrhoea

• Constipation

• Headache

• How long is the duration of effect?

  This medicine is excreted largely in urine and the effect lasts for a duration of 16 to 20 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The effect can be observed within 1 to 3 hours of administration of the dose.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine is generally not recommended for pregnant women and should only be used if clearly needed under the supervision of a doctor.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendency has been reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Breastfeeding women must consult doctor before using this medication.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Levocin 500mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Levofresh 500Mg Tablet

  Smart Laboratories Pvt Ltd

• Levollect 500mg Tablet

  Intellect Lifescience

• L-Cin 500 Tablet

  Lupin Ltd

• Levoflow 500Mg Tablet

  Biophar Lifesciences Pvt Ltd

• V-Levo 500Mg Tablet

  Aegis Prescriptions Pvt Ltd

• Levozox 500Mg Tablet

  Zydica Healthcare

• Levogem 500mg Tablet

  Galpha Laboratories Ltd

• Nirliv 500Mg Tablet

  Nirlife Healthcare

• Leozen 500Mg Tablet

  PCI Pharmaceuticals

• Levomed 500Mg Tablet

  Zydus Cadila

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is recommended to skip your missed dose, if it is the time for your next scheduled dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

This medication belongs to the class fluoroquinolones. It works as a bactericidal by inhibiting the bacterial DNA gyrase enzyme which is essential for DNA replication, transcription, repair, and recombination. This leads to expansion and destabilization of the bacterial DNA which causes cell death.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

  Medicine

  This medication interacts with Escitalopram, Ethinyl Estradiol, Corticosteroids and others.

• Interaction with Disease

  Disease

  This medication interacts with Central nervous system disorders, Colitis and others.

• Ques : What is Levocin 500mg Tablet?

  Ans : It performs its action by stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase. This drug prevents the bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing them.

• Ques : What are the uses of Levocin 500mg Tablet?

  Ans : It is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Cystitis, Pyelonephritis, Nongonococcal Urethritis, Skin and structure Infection, and Pneumonia.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Levocin 500mg Tablet?

  Ans : SIde effects include Diarrhea, Abdominal pain, Confusion, Fever, Redness of skin, Change in taste, Constipation, Dizziness, Headache, and Nausea or vomiting.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Levocin 500mg Tablet?

  Ans : It should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original pack. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.