Levoquin 250mg Tablet
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Manufactured By Cipla Ltd
Composition Levofloxacin (250mg)
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It is generally safe to consume alcohol with Levoquin 250mg Tablet.
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A: Levoquin 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 Levoquin with prednisone?
A: Levoquin 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 Levoquin immediately and talk to your doctor. Always consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Is Levoquin a narcotic substance?
A: No, Levoquin is not a narcotic substance. It is a quinolone antibiotic.
Q: Can I take Levoquin with loratadine?
A: Levoquin 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 Levoquin with esomeprazole?
A: Levoquin 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 Levoquin affect birth control?
A: Levoquin 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 Levoquin with birth control pills.
Q: Can I take Levoquin for a tooth infection?
A: Levoquin 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 Levoquin for streptococcal throat infection?
A: Levoquin 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 Levoquin same as ciprofloxacin?
A: Levoquin and ciprofloxacin are two different antibiotics, however, they belong to the same class of quinolone antibiotics. Levoquin is as effective as ciprofloxacin for treating complicated urinary tract infections. In men with chronic bacterial prostatitis treated for 28 days, oral Levoquin 500mg once daily achieved similar clinical and bacteriological response rates to oral ciprofloxacin 500mg twice daily. Levoquin is more active against Gram-positive organisms than ciprofloxacin. Ciprofloxacin is an economical alternative and Levoquin 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 Levoquin for tonsillitis?
A: Levoquin 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 Levoquin with guaifenesin?
A: Levoquin 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 Levoquin with paracetamol?
A: Levoquin 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 Levoquin contain sulfa?
A: Levoquin does not contain sulfa. It belongs to a group of medicines called quinolone antibiotics.
Q: Does Levoquin cover methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?
A: Levoquin does not cover methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Also, MRSA is very likely to have co-resistance to quinolones, including Levoquin.
Q: Does Levoquin expire?
A: Yes, like any other medicine, Levoquin has an expiry date. Please check the expiry date mentioned on the pack before taking the medicine.
Q: Does Levoquin treat bacterial vaginosis?
A: Levoquin 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 Levoquin cause dry mouth?
A: Levoquin does not cause dry mouth. Talk to your doctor if you experience dry mouth while taking Levoquin as it could be due to some other underlying condition.
Q: Is Levoquin safe to use?
A: Levoquin is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by the doctor.
Q: Is Levoquin penicillin?
A: Levoquin is not a penicillin. It belongs to a group of medicines called quinolone antibiotics.
Q: Is Levoquin a steroid?
A: Levoquin is not a steroid. It belongs to a group of medicines called quinolone antibiotics.
Q: Is Levoquin a quinolone?
A: Yes, Levoquin belongs to a group of medicines called quinolone antibiotics.
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