Levodropropizine
About
Levodropropizine belongs to the class of medication called ‘cough suppressants’ primarily used to treat dry cough. Coughing (dry or productive) is a body’s way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus, or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. There are two types of coughs, namely: Dry cough and chesty cough. A dry cough is tickly and doesn't produce any vicious or thick mucus, while a chesty cough (wet cough) means mucous or sputum is produced to clear your airways.
Levodropropizine consists of Levodropropizine (cough suppressant) as its active ingredient which belongs to the cough suppressants class that works by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain.
Take Levodropropizine on an empty stomach as advised by your doctor with a measuring cup. Your doctor will recommend how often you take Levodropropizine based on your medical condition. Some people may experience dry mouth, drowsiness, vomiting, blurred vision, constipation, dizziness, or tiredness. Most of these side effects of Levodropropizine do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are allergic to Levodropropizine or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Levodropropizine. Levodropropizine is not recommended for children below 2 years of age. If you have high blood pressure, fits, glaucoma, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), chronic bronchitis, asthma, cough with mucus, cough caused by smoking, chronic bronchitis or emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), blockage in stomach or intestines, phenylketonuria (a congenital disability that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), enlarged prostate, pheochromocytoma (tumour in the adrenal glands), kidney, liver, heart or urinary problems, inform your doctor before taking Levodropropizine.
Uses of Levodropropizine
Medicinal Benefits
Levodropropizine consists of Levodropropizine that belongs to the cough suppressants class that works by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain to the muscles that produce cough, thereby decreasing the urge to cough. It is non-sedative in nature and does not induce sleepiness.
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Side Effects of Levodropropizine
- Dry mouth
- Drowsiness
- Vomiting
- Blurred vision
- Constipation
- Dizziness or tiredness.
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
If you are allergic to Levodropropizine or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Levodropropizine. Levodropropizine is not recommended for children below 2 years of age. Drink plenty of fluids while taking Levodropropizine to loosen mucus and protect yourself from being dehydrated or overheated during exercise and in hot weather. If you have high blood pressure, fits, glaucoma, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), chronic bronchitis, asthma, cough with mucus, cough caused by smoking, chronic bronchitis or emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), blockage in stomach or intestines, phenylketonuria (a birth defect that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), enlarged prostate, pheochromocytoma (tumor in the adrenal glands), kidney, liver, heart or urinary problems, inform your doctor before taking Levodropropizine.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Levodropropizine may have interaction with anti-allergic drugs (diphenhydramine, cetirizine), cough suppressants (dextromethorphan), antidepressants (duloxetine, sertraline), narcotic analgesics (hydrocodone), and antianxiety drug (alprazolam).
Drug-Food Interaction: Levodropropizine may interact with alcohol. Therefore, avoid alcohol consumption with Levodropropizine as it may increase the risk of adverse effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, impairment in thinking or difficulty in concentrating.
Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have high blood pressure, fits, glaucoma, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), chronic bronchitis, asthma, cough with mucus, cough caused by smoking, chronic bronchitis or emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), blockage in stomach or intestines, phenylketonuria (a congenital disability that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), enlarged prostate, pheochromocytoma (tumour in the adrenal glands), kidney, liver, heart or urinary problems, inform your doctor before taking Levodropropizine.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
unsafeAvoid consumption of alcohol with Levodropropizine as it may increase the adverse effects. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Levodropropizine.
Pregnancy
cautionThe safety of Levodropropizine in pregnant women is unknown. Therefore, it is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
cautionLevodropropizine may be excreted in breast milk and cause harm to the baby. Therefore, Levodropropizine should not be used in breastfeeding mothers without a doctor’s advice.
Driving
cautionLevodropropizine may cause dizziness, drowsiness, blurred vision, or impair thinking in some people. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking Levodropropizine.
Liver
cautionTake Levodropropizine with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Kidney
cautionTake Levodropropizine with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Children
cautionLevodropropizine is not recommended for children below 2 years of age. However, please consult a doctor before using Levodropropizine in children.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Avoid dairy products such as milk as it may increase mucus production. Also, avoid processed or refined foods to have relief from cough. Instead replace baked foods, fried foods, white bread, white pasta, French fries, sugary desserts, and chips with green leafy vegetables.
- Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dry throat while you have a cough and loosen mucus.
- Avoid citrus fruits as it may worsen the cough. Eat fruits rich in water content such as pears, watermelon, peaches, and pineapples.
Special Advise
- Levodropropizine should not be used in people with airways problem (bronchorrhea) and reduced mucociliary function (Kartagener syndrome, ciliary dyskinesia) and children below 2 years of age.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Cough: Coughing is a body’s way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus, or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. Coughs may be dry or productive. A productive cough (wet cough) brings up sputum (phlegm, mucus, and other matter) from the lungs. Cough is commonly caused as a response to allergy or viral infection but coughing up mucus is possibly an indication of infection in the respiratory tract.
FAQs
Levodropropizine contains Levodropropizine, that belongs to the class of cough suppressants that works by decreasing the activity of the cough centre in the brain. Thus, decreases the urge to cough.
No, you are not recommended to consume alcohol with Levodropropizine as it may increase drowsiness. However, please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Levodropropizine.
You are recommended to avoid taking Levodropropizine if you have asthma, glaucoma, enlarged prostate, urinary problems, blockage in stomach or intestines. However, if you have any of these conditions, please inform your doctor before taking Levodropropizine.
Levodropropizine is not recommended for children below 2 years of age. However, Levodropropizine should be used with caution in children above 2 years if prescribed by a doctor as misuse of Levodropropizine in children may lead to serious adverse effects.
You are recommended to take Levodropropizine for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, if the symptoms persist or worsen with rash, fever, or persistent headache after 1 week of using Levodropropizine, please consult your doctor.
No, you are not recommended to stop taking Levodropropizine without consulting your doctor as it may worsen cough or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Levodropropizine for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Levodropropizine, please consult your doctor.
