Levokem 500mg Infusion
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Manufactured By Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Composition Levofloxacin (500mg)
Package Size ( 100ml Infusion in a bottle )
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It is generally safe to consume alcohol with Levokem 500mg Infusion.
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A: Levokem 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 Levokem with prednisone?
A: Levokem 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 Levokem immediately and talk to your doctor. Always consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Is Levokem a narcotic substance?
A: No, Levokem is not a narcotic substance. It is a quinolone antibiotic.
Q: Can I take Levokem with loratadine?
A: Levokem 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 Levokem with esomeprazole?
A: Levokem 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 Levokem affect birth control?
A: Levokem 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 Levokem with birth control pills.
Q: Can I take Levokem for a tooth infection?
A: Levokem 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 Levokem for streptococcal throat infection?
A: Levokem 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 Levokem same as ciprofloxacin?
A: Levokem and ciprofloxacin are two different antibiotics, however, they belong to the same class of quinolone antibiotics. Levokem is as effective as ciprofloxacin for treating complicated urinary tract infections. In men with chronic bacterial prostatitis treated for 28 days, oral Levokem 500mg once daily achieved similar clinical and bacteriological response rates to oral ciprofloxacin 500mg twice daily. Levokem is more active against Gram-positive organisms than ciprofloxacin. Ciprofloxacin is an economical alternative and Levokem 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 Levokem for tonsillitis?
A: Levokem 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 Levokem with guaifenesin?
A: Levokem 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 Levokem with paracetamol?
A: Levokem 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 Levokem contain sulfa?
A: Levokem does not contain sulfa. It belongs to a group of medicines called quinolone antibiotics.
Q: Does Levokem cover methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?
A: Levokem does not cover methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Also, MRSA is very likely to have co-resistance to quinolones, including Levokem.
Q: Does Levokem expire?
A: Yes, like any other medicine, Levokem has an expiry date. Please check the expiry date mentioned on the pack before taking the medicine.
Q: Does Levokem treat bacterial vaginosis?
A: Levokem 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 Levokem cause dry mouth?
A: Levokem does not cause dry mouth. Talk to your doctor if you experience dry mouth while taking Levokem as it could be due to some other underlying condition.
Q: Is Levokem safe to use?
A: Levokem is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by the doctor.
Q: Is Levokem penicillin?
A: Levokem is not a penicillin. It belongs to a group of medicines called quinolone antibiotics.
Q: Is Levokem a steroid?
A: Levokem is not a steroid. It belongs to a group of medicines called quinolone antibiotics.
Q: Is Levokem a quinolone?
A: Yes, Levokem belongs to a group of medicines called quinolone antibiotics.
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