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Levoday 500 MG Tablet

Manufacturer :  Zydus Cadila
Medicine Composition :  Levofloxacin
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor not required

About Levoday 500 MG Tablet

Levoday 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.

    What are the uses of Levoday 500 MG Tablet

    What are the contraindications of Levoday 500 MG Tablet ?

    What are the side effects of Levoday 500 MG Tablet ?

    Key highlights of Levoday 500 MG Tablet

    • 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?

      Breastfeeding women are advised to take proper care using this medication.

    What are the substitutes for Levoday 500 MG Tablet ?

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

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • 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.

    How does this medication work?

    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.

      What are the interactions of Levoday 500 MG Tablet ?

      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 Alcohol

        Alcohol

        Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
      • Interaction with Lab Test

        Lab

        Information not available.
      • Interaction with Medicine

        Medicine

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

        Food

        Information not available.
      • Interaction with Disease

        Disease

        This medication interacts with QT Prolongation, Colitis and others.

      FAQs about Levoday 500 MG Tablet

      • Ques : What is Levoday 500 MG 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 Levoday 500 MG Tablet?

        Ans : THis drug 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 Levoday 500 MG Tablet?

        Ans : Side effects includes 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 Levoday 500 MG 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.

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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