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Levoken is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia. Other than this, Levoken has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Levoken depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Levoken as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Levoken go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Levoken has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Levoken's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Levoken related warnings section.
Levoken can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Levoken in conditions like Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG). Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Levoken contraindications section.
Additionally, Levoken may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Levoken is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Levoken is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Levoken safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Levoken. It is best to stop taking Levoken immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Levoken safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Levoken. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Levoken on the Kidneys?
Levoken rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Levoken on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Levoken on the liver.
What is the effect of Levoken on the Heart?
Using Levoken does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Levoken should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Levoken unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Levoken habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Levoken.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Levoken can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Levoken should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Levoken cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Levoken
When consumed with certain foods, Levoken may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Levoken
Chances of side effects of drinking alcohol while taking Levoken are low. If you feel any adverse effects, please seek medical advice as soon as possible.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Yes, Levoken can cause diarrhea. It is a common side effect of a medicine. If you experience severe diarrhea after consuming medicine, please consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Avoid taking Levoken along with milk. It reduces the effectiveness of medicine by reducing the absorption of a drug. Please consult your doctor before consuming this medicine with milk.
No, you can not take Levoken with fluconazole. It may cause the heart-related problem if taken together. Please consult your healthcare practitioner for more information.
Levoken should be taken with meal. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. Drinking extra water will help prevent some unwanted such as constipation, diarrhea, and other stomach related problem. Do not take this medicine along with milk, yogurt, or other dairy products, it may reduce the absorption of drug. Take it exactly as directed by the physician.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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