Leox 500mg Tablet
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Manufactured By Trident Pharma
Composition Levofloxacin (500mg)
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It is generally safe to consume alcohol with Leox 500mg Tablet.
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A: Leox is a quinolone antibiotic. It works by killing the bacteria that cause infections in your body. It can be used to treat infections of the sinuses, lungs, urinary tract, including your kidneys or bladder, prostate gland and skin and soft tissue.
Q: Can I take Leox with prednisone?
A: Leox and prednisone when taken together may increase the risk of tendon rupture (a tendon is a cord that joins your muscle to your bones). If you experience pain and inflammation in your tendons or ligaments, which could lead to rupture, stop taking Leox immediately and talk to your doctor. Always consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Is Leox a narcotic substance?
A: No, Leox is not a narcotic substance. It is a quinolone antibiotic.
Q: Can I take Leox with loratadine?
A: Leox can be taken with loratadine. No drug-drug interactions have been seen between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Leox with esomeprazole?
A: Leox can be taken with esomeprazole. No drug-drug interactions have been seen between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Does Leox affect birth control?
A: Leox can be taken with birth control pills (oral contraceptive pills). No drug-drug interactions have been reported between them. However, interactions can occur. Talk to a doctor to confirm whether you need to use extra precaution while taking Leox with birth control pills.
Q: Can I take Leox for a tooth infection?
A: Leox is not used to treat tooth infection. If you think you have a tooth infection, talk to a doctor and start antibiotics only as advised, do not start antibiotics on your own.
Q: Can I take Leox for streptococcal throat infection?
A: Leox is active against streptococcus bacteria and can be used for the treatment of a streptococcal sore throat. If you think you have a sore throat infection, talk to a doctor and start antibiotics only as advised, do not start antibiotics on your own.
Q: Is Leox same as ciprofloxacin?
A: Leox and ciprofloxacin are two different antibiotics, however, they belong to the same class of quinolone antibiotics. Leox is as effective as ciprofloxacin for treating complicated urinary tract infections. In men with chronic bacterial prostatitis treated for 28 days, oral Leox 500mg once daily achieved similar clinical and bacteriological response rates to oral ciprofloxacin 500mg twice daily. Leox is more active against Gram-positive organisms than ciprofloxacin. Ciprofloxacin is an economical alternative and Leox is active against many bacteria but can cause damage to your tendons. So, it is advisable that you must talk to a doctor for the right choice of antibiotics for your infections.
Q: Can I take Leox for tonsillitis?
A: Leox is not indicated for the treatment of tonsillitis. If you think you have tonsillitis, talk to a doctor and start antibiotics only as advised, do not start antibiotics on your own.
Q: Can I take Leox with guaifenesin?
A: Leox can be taken with guaifenesin. No drug-drug interactions have been seen between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Leox with paracetamol?
A: Leox can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interactions have been seen between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Does Leox contain sulfa?
A: Leox does not contain sulfa. It belongs to a group of medicines called quinolone antibiotics.
Q: Does Leox cover methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?
A: Leox does not cover methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Also, MRSA is very likely to have co-resistance to quinolones, including Leox.
Q: Does Leox expire?
A: Yes, like any other medicine, Leox has an expiry date. Please check the expiry date mentioned on the pack before taking the medicine.
Q: Does Leox treat bacterial vaginosis?
A: Leox is not used to treat bacterial vaginosis. If you think you have bacterial vaginosis, talk to a doctor and start antibiotics only as advised, do not start antibiotics on your own.
Q: Does Leox cause dry mouth?
A: Leox does not cause dry mouth. Talk to your doctor if you experience dry mouth while taking Leox as it could be due to some other underlying condition.
Q: Is Leox safe to use?
A: Leox is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by the doctor.
Q: Is Leox penicillin?
A: Leox is not a penicillin. It belongs to a group of medicines called quinolone antibiotics.
Q: Is Leox a steroid?
A: Leox is not a steroid. It belongs to a group of medicines called quinolone antibiotics.
Q: Is Leox a quinolone?
A: Yes, Leox belongs to a group of medicines called quinolone antibiotics.
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