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