Levocad 500mg Syrup
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Manufactured By Zydus Cadila
Composition Levofloxacin (500mg)
Package Size ( 30ml Syrup in a bottle )
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It is generally safe to consume alcohol with Levocad 500mg Syrup.
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A: Levocad 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 Levocad with prednisone?
A: Levocad 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 Levocad immediately and talk to your doctor. Always consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Is Levocad a narcotic substance?
A: No, Levocad is not a narcotic substance. It is a quinolone antibiotic.
Q: Can I take Levocad with loratadine?
A: Levocad 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 Levocad with esomeprazole?
A: Levocad 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 Levocad affect birth control?
A: Levocad 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 Levocad with birth control pills.
Q: Can I take Levocad for a tooth infection?
A: Levocad 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 Levocad for streptococcal throat infection?
A: Levocad 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 Levocad same as ciprofloxacin?
A: Levocad and ciprofloxacin are two different antibiotics, however, they belong to the same class of quinolone antibiotics. Levocad is as effective as ciprofloxacin for treating complicated urinary tract infections. In men with chronic bacterial prostatitis treated for 28 days, oral Levocad 500mg once daily achieved similar clinical and bacteriological response rates to oral ciprofloxacin 500mg twice daily. Levocad is more active against Gram-positive organisms than ciprofloxacin. Ciprofloxacin is an economical alternative and Levocad 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 Levocad for tonsillitis?
A: Levocad 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 Levocad with guaifenesin?
A: Levocad 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 Levocad with paracetamol?
A: Levocad 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 Levocad contain sulfa?
A: Levocad does not contain sulfa. It belongs to a group of medicines called quinolone antibiotics.
Q: Does Levocad cover methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?
A: Levocad does not cover methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Also, MRSA is very likely to have co-resistance to quinolones, including Levocad.
Q: Does Levocad expire?
A: Yes, like any other medicine, Levocad has an expiry date. Please check the expiry date mentioned on the pack before taking the medicine.
Q: Does Levocad treat bacterial vaginosis?
A: Levocad 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 Levocad cause dry mouth?
A: Levocad does not cause dry mouth. Talk to your doctor if you experience dry mouth while taking Levocad as it could be due to some other underlying condition.
Q: Is Levocad safe to use?
A: Levocad is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by the doctor.
Q: Is Levocad penicillin?
A: Levocad is not a penicillin. It belongs to a group of medicines called quinolone antibiotics.
Q: Is Levocad a steroid?
A: Levocad is not a steroid. It belongs to a group of medicines called quinolone antibiotics.
Q: Is Levocad a quinolone?
A: Yes, Levocad belongs to a group of medicines called quinolone antibiotics.
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