Lovolkem 500 Tablet
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Manufactured By Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Composition Levofloxacin (500mg)
Package Size ( 5 Tablet in a strip )
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It is generally safe to consume alcohol with Lovolkem 500mg Tablet.
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A: Lovolkem 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 Lovolkem with prednisone?
A: Lovolkem 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 Lovolkem immediately and talk to your doctor. Always consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Is Lovolkem a narcotic substance?
A: No, Lovolkem is not a narcotic substance. It is a quinolone antibiotic.
Q: Can I take Lovolkem with loratadine?
A: Lovolkem 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 Lovolkem with esomeprazole?
A: Lovolkem 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 Lovolkem affect birth control?
A: Lovolkem 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 Lovolkem with birth control pills.
Q: Can I take Lovolkem for a tooth infection?
A: Lovolkem 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 Lovolkem for streptococcal throat infection?
A: Lovolkem 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 Lovolkem same as ciprofloxacin?
A: Lovolkem and ciprofloxacin are two different antibiotics, however, they belong to the same class of quinolone antibiotics. Lovolkem is as effective as ciprofloxacin for treating complicated urinary tract infections. In men with chronic bacterial prostatitis treated for 28 days, oral Lovolkem 500mg once daily achieved similar clinical and bacteriological response rates to oral ciprofloxacin 500mg twice daily. Lovolkem is more active against Gram-positive organisms than ciprofloxacin. Ciprofloxacin is an economical alternative and Lovolkem 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 Lovolkem for tonsillitis?
A: Lovolkem 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 Lovolkem with guaifenesin?
A: Lovolkem 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 Lovolkem with paracetamol?
A: Lovolkem 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 Lovolkem contain sulfa?
A: Lovolkem does not contain sulfa. It belongs to a group of medicines called quinolone antibiotics.
Q: Does Lovolkem cover methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?
A: Lovolkem does not cover methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Also, MRSA is very likely to have co-resistance to quinolones, including Lovolkem.
Q: Does Lovolkem expire?
A: Yes, like any other medicine, Lovolkem has an expiry date. Please check the expiry date mentioned on the pack before taking the medicine.
Q: Does Lovolkem treat bacterial vaginosis?
A: Lovolkem 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 Lovolkem cause dry mouth?
A: Lovolkem does not cause dry mouth. Talk to your doctor if you experience dry mouth while taking Lovolkem as it could be due to some other underlying condition.
Q: Is Lovolkem safe to use?
A: Lovolkem is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by the doctor.
Q: Is Lovolkem penicillin?
A: Lovolkem is not a penicillin. It belongs to a group of medicines called quinolone antibiotics.
Q: Is Lovolkem a steroid?
A: Lovolkem is not a steroid. It belongs to a group of medicines called quinolone antibiotics.
Q: Is Lovolkem a quinolone?
A: Yes, Lovolkem belongs to a group of medicines called quinolone antibiotics.
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