Levogen Tablet

Levogen 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

• Diarrhoea

• Dizziness

• Nausea

• Constipation

• 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?

  Pregnant women must consult doctor before using this medication.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendency has been reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Consult your doctor before taking this medication.

• 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.

It 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.

• Ques : What is Levogen Tablet?

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

• Ques : What are the uses of Levogen Tablet?

  Ans : This medication 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 Levogen 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 Levogen 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.