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