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Medford Pharmaceuticals

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ORAL

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Not Returnable

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About Levorit-500 Tablet

Levorit-500 Tablet is an antibiotic that belongs to the third generation of fluoroquinolones. It is a highly effective antibiotic that works against a variety of bacteria. Levorit-500 Tablet is used in a variety of bacterial infections, most importantly acute pneumonia (Lung infection), bronchitis (Inflammation of lung passages), skin infections, as well as urinary tract infection. A bacterial infection is a condition in which bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can target any body part and multiple very quickly. 

Bacteria that are dangerous can make you sick and replicate in your body quickly. Harmful bacteria create chemicals known as toxins that can harm the tissue and cause you sick. Levorit-500 Tablet sticks to enzymes (Topoisomerase IV & DNA gyrase) responsible for the division of bacteria & stop the process of multiplication of bacteria & hence kills bacteria.

The dose of Levorit-500 Tablet can vary depending upon your condition and the severity of the infection. Levorit-500 Tablet may cause common side effects like nausea, vomiting, indigestion, diarrhoea, constipation, trouble sleeping, and allergy. These side effects do not require immediate attention and resolve eventually.  Nevertheless, if the side effects are persistent, contact your doctor.

Before starting Levorit-500 Tablet , please inform your doctor if you have any allergy (against any antibiotic), kidney or liver problems. Do not take Levorit-500 Tablet  on your own as, self-medication may lead to antibiotic-resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. And also, if prescribed by your doctor Levorit-500 Tablet  is safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Uses of Levorit-500 Tablet

Bacterial infections like Pneumonia (Fluid buildup in lungs), Chronic bronchitis (swelling of airways and lung passages), Prostatitis (swelling of prostrate gland), Acute Pyelonephritis (Kidney inflammation), Urinary tract infection, Plague (Communicable bacterial infection), Reduces progression of anthrax infection, Endocarditis, Meningitis, and Pelvic inflammatory disease.

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.Syrup/Suspension: Shake the bottle well before use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack.

Medicinal Benefits

Levorit-500 Tablet is an antibiotic that is used to treat bacterial infections resulting in pneumonia (Fluid build up in the lungs), urinary tract infection,  bladder infection, prostate gland infection as well as skin infections. Levorit-500 Tablet inhibits the growth of bacteria that are then destroyed by the immune cells of our body. Levorit-500 Tablet also kills bacteria by disrupting their inner cellular contents thus fights infection, with lesser chances of causing bacterial resistance to it as compared to other antibiotics.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Levorit-500 Tablet

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Constipation
  • Indigestion
  • Trouble sleeping

Drug Warnings

Do not take Levorit-500 Tablet if you are allergic or have had a severe reaction to any fluoroquinolone antibiotics such as delafloxacin, gemifloxacin, ofloxacin, moxifloxacin, and ciprofloxacin. Taking Levorit-500 Tablet may increase the chances of developing tendinitis (swelling of a fibrous tissue that connects a bone to a muscle) or have a tendon rupture (tearing of a fibrous tissue that connects a bone to a muscle). Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had a kidney, heart, or lung transplant, kidney disease, a joint or tendon disorder such as rheumatoid arthritis (an autoimmune disorder of joints causing pain, swelling, and loss of function), seizures (fits), epilepsy or if you participate in regular physical activity. Taking Levorit-500 Tablet may worsen muscle weakness in people with myasthenia gravis (a nervous system disorder that causes muscle weakness) and cause severe difficulty breathing or death. Dairy products should be avoided along with Levorit-500 Tablet . And also, exposure to sunlight should be avoided while taking Levorit-500 Tablet as it may cause increased phototoxicity or photosensitivity. Patients with epilepsy and irregular heartbeat (QT prolongation) should tell their doctor before taking Levorit-500 Tablet .

Drug-Drug Interactions

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LevofloxacinDisopyramide
Critical
LevofloxacinSotalol
Critical

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LevofloxacinDisopyramide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Levorit-500 Tablet:
Combining Levorit-500 Tablet with Disopyramide can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm .

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Levorit-500 Tablet with Disopyramide is not recommended, as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any symptoms like sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or fast or pounding heartbeats, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
LevofloxacinSotalol
Critical
How does the drug interact with Levorit-500 Tablet:
Using sotalol together with Levorit-500 Tablet can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Levorit-500 Tablet with Sotalol is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or fast or pounding heartbeats, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LevofloxacinAmiodarone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Levorit-500 Tablet:
The combination of Amiodarone and Levorit-500 Tablet may significantly raise the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Despite the fact that Amiodarone and Levorit-500 Tablet interact, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you get dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or fast or racing heartbeats, consult a doctor. Do not stop taking any medications without visiting a doctor.
LevofloxacinZiprasidone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Levorit-500 Tablet:
Taking Levorit-500 Tablet with Ziprasidone can increase the risk of abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Levorit-500 Tablet with Ziprasidone is not recommended, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LevofloxacinHydrocortisone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Levorit-500 Tablet:
Coadministration of Levorit-500 Tablet and Hydrocortisone can induce tendinitis (inflammation of the thick fibrous cords that attach muscle to bone. These cords are called tendons) and tendon rupture.

How to manage the interaction:
Concomitant administration of Levorit-500 Tablet with hydrocortisone can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you experience pain, swelling, or inflammation in a tendon location such as the back of the ankle, shoulder, biceps, hand, or thumb, call a doctor immediately. You should refrain from exercising or using the afflicted region.
LevofloxacinInsulin glulisine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Levorit-500 Tablet:
Blood glucose levels can be affected by Levorit-500 Tablet when taken with insulin glulisine. They may cause hyperglycemia (high blood glucose) and, less commonly, hypoglycemia (low blood glucose).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Levorit-500 Tablet and Insulin glulisine together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia. Symptoms of hypoglycemia include headache, dizziness, drowsiness, nervousness, confusion, shaking, nausea, loss of hunger, weakness, sweating, palpitations, and rapid heartbeat. Symptoms of hyperglycemia may include increased thirst, increased hunger, and increased urination. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
LevofloxacinIohexol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Levorit-500 Tablet:
Coadministration of Levorit-500 Tablet and iohexol can cause seizures (a sudden, violent, uncontrollable contraction of a group of muscles).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Levorit-500 Tablet with Iohexol can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you need to use both medications at the same time, it's important to keep a close eye on your health. If you notice any of these signs - being closely monitored by your doctor, having seizures, or having a condition or head injury - make sure to call a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
LevofloxacinPapaverine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Levorit-500 Tablet:
Coadministration of Levorit-500 Tablet and Papaverine can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Levorit-500 Tablet with Papaverine can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you experience symptoms like an irregular heart rhythm, complications, dizziness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations, call a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
LevofloxacinDolasetron
Severe
How does the drug interact with Levorit-500 Tablet:
Using Dolasetron together with Levorit-500 Tablet can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Levorit-500 Tablet and Dolasetron, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. If you experience symptoms like an irregular heart rhythm, dizziness, fainting, or shortness of breath, it's important to call a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
LevofloxacinDroperidol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Levorit-500 Tablet:
Using Droperidol together with Levorit-500 Tablet can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Levorit-500 Tablet and Droperidol, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. If you experience symptoms like an irregular heart rhythm, dizziness, fainting, or shortness of breath, it's important to call a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Dairy products such as milk and yogurt must be avoided for at least 2 hours before and after taking the medicine.
  • Maintaining good hygiene is essential.
  • Have more fiber-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by your gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Thus, fiber-rich foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics.
  • After taking the full course of levofloxacin, probiotics should be taken in order to recover healthy bacteria that could have been destroyed in the intestines. The risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhea by antibiotic treatment can be minimized by taking probiotics.

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Therapeutic Class

ANTIBIOTICS/ANTIMICROBIALS

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FAQs

Levorit-500 Tablet inhibits the growth of bacteria that are then destroyed by the immune cells of our body. Levorit-500 Tablet also kills bacteria by disrupting their inner cellular contents thus helps fight infection.

Diarrhoea may be caused by Levorit-500 Tablet . It is an antibiotic that destroys dangerous bacteria by killing them. Nonetheless, it also affects the beneficial bacteria in your stomach or gut and causes diarrhoea. Talk to your doctor about it if you have serious diarrhoea.

It is recommended not to stop taking this drug without completing the course as prescribed by a doctor. If a patient stops taking this drug by himself/herself, It may be difficult to treat future infections with Levorit-500 Tablet due to resistance that microbes develop on non-completion of drug course.

It is safe to use Levorit-500 Tablet alongside contraceptives; no harmful/negative interaction has been reported between them.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • SUCRALFATE
  • THEOPHYLLINE
  • CIMETIDINE
  • PROBENECID
  • CYCLOSPORINE
  • INSULIN
  • WARFARIN
  • GLIBENCLAMIDE

Special Advise

Before starting Levorit-500 Tablet treatment a patient should take care of the following points :

  • During treatment and after 48 hours of discontinuation of treatment with Levorit-500 Tablet , limit exposure to heavy sunlight or to artificial UV rays (e.g. sunlight).
  • Before using eye drops of Levorit-500 Tablet , remove the contact lenses and wait at least 15 minutes before reinsertion.
  • Monitor liver function test (LFT), renal function test, white blood cell count, and blood glucose level in diabetic patients as Levorit-500 Tablet may cause harmful interactions in these patients.

Disease/Condition Glossary

A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect our bodies. It can target any body part and multiple very quickly. When you get infected with bacteria, you can experience generalized symptoms like fevers, chills, and fatigue. Bacteria are of various forms comprising commonly of spherical, rod, and spiral-shaped. Bacterial infections vary from minor illnesses like sore throat and ear infections to severe brain infections like meningitis and encephalitis. Few harmful bacteria that cause infections include Streptococcus, Staphylococcus and E. coli. Anyone can become infected with a bacterial infection. People with weak immune systems or taking immunosuppressive medicine can make them more prone to bacterial infection.

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