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About Levokem 500mg Infusion
Levokem 500mg Infusion belongs to the class of 'antibiotics', primarily used to treat bacterial infections. Bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and causes illness. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly.
Levokem 500mg Infusion is composed of 'Levofloxacin' that belongs to a class of quinolone antibiotics. It works by inhibiting an enzyme called gyrase, responsible for the growth and development of bacterial DNA. Thereby, inhibits bacterial growth and treats bacterial infection.
Levokem 500mg Infusion will be administered by a healthcare professional. Levokem 500mg Infusion may cause a few side effects, although not everybody gets them. Common side effects of Levokem 500mg Infusion include constipation, nausea, diarrhoea, headache, dizziness, light-headedness, trouble sleeping/insomnia, pain, redness, and swelling at the injection site. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. If these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.
Let your doctor know if you have any allergic reactions to medicines, liver/kidney problems, fits, diabetes, tendonitis (inflammation of the tendon, a tissue connecting muscle and bone), myasthenia gravis (muscular weakness), high blood pressure, low blood potassium (hypokalaemia), and mood disorders. Levokem 500mg Infusion should be used only with a doctor's advice during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Levokem 500mg Infusion may cause light-headedness/dizziness; in such cases, please do not drive until you are alert. Levokem 500mg Infusion may cause dizziness; hence avoid or limit alcohol consumption.
Uses of Levokem 500mg Infusion
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Medicinal Benefits
Levokem 500mg Infusion treats various bacterial infections, including infections of the lower respiratory tract (lungs), urinary tract (kidneys and bladder), skin, soft tissues, and prostate gland. It contains Levofloxacin, a quinolone antibiotic that inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase, an enzyme required for the replication, transcription, and repair of the DNA. Thereby, inhibits bacterial growth and treats bacterial infection. It is also used to treat anthrax (a rare but serious bacterial illness) and certain types of plague.
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Brief your medical history to the doctor if you are allergic to any of the components in Levokem 500mg Infusion. Let your doctor know if you have any allergic reactions to medicines, liver/kidney diseases, diabetes, fits, tendon problems, high blood pressure, hypokalaemia, and mood disorders before starting Levokem 500mg Infusion. Levokem 500mg Infusion can make myasthenia gravis worse; hence you should take Levokem 500mg Infusion only under a doctor's supervision. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting this medicine. Levokem 500mg Infusion may cause dizziness; hence drive or operate machinery only when you are alert. Avoid alcohol consumption to prevent any undesired effects like dizziness while undergoing treatment.
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Alcohol
Caution
Alcohol consumption may worsen the side effect of Levokem 500mg Infusion like dizziness. It is better to avoid alcohol while you are being treated with Levokem 500mg Infusion.
Pregnancy
Caution
Please consult your doctor before taking Levokem 500mg Infusion if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.
Breast Feeding
Caution
Levokem 500mg Infusion is excreted into breast milk. Please consult your doctor before taking Levokem 500mg Infusion if you are breastfeeding.
Driving
Caution
Levokem 500mg Infusion may cause side effects like dizziness that could affect your driving ability. Do not drive or operate machinery in such cases. Drive only when you are mentally alert.
Liver
Caution
Levokem 500mg Infusion to be taken with caution if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions.
Kidney
Caution
Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases or impairment before taking Levokem 500mg Infusion.
Children
Caution
Levokem 500mg Infusion should be used for children only when prescribed by a doctor The dose may depend on the child's age and body weight.
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Levokem 500mg Infusion belongs to the class of 'antibiotics', primarily used to treat bacterial infections. Bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and causes illness. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Levokem 500mg Infusion is an antibiotic that treats bacterial infections. It works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, which retards bacterial growth.
Levokem 500mg Infusion should be used with proper caution and doctor consultation if you have any allergic reactions to medicines, liver or kidney diseases, hypokalaemia, diabetes, joint or tendon problems (tendonitis, bursitis), mood disorders (depression), myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage), fits, aneurysm (weakening of an artery), blockage of the aorta or other blood vessels, high blood pressure, and connective tissue disorders like Marfan syndrome and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.
Levokem 500mg Infusion may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels) or hyperglycemia (high blood sugar levels). Inform your doctor if you have diabetes and monitor your blood sugar levels regularly if prescribed.
Levokem 500mg Infusion can affect the live vaccines like typhoid vaccine and decrease its effectiveness. Please consult a doctor before you start Levokem 500mg Infusion if you are undergoing any vaccinations.
Antacids and multivitamins with minerals can decrease the efficacy of Levokem 500mg Infusion. Hence, it is recommended to take Levokem 500mg Infusion 2 to 4 hours before or 4 to 6 hours after taking magnesium/aluminium antacids, sucralfate, zinc or iron preparations, and multivitamins with minerals.
Diarrhoea can be a side-effect of Levokem 500mg Infusion. Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea (CDAD) is also reported during usage of antibiotics like Levokem 500mg Infusion. Therefore, when the patient has diarrhoea, undergoing an examination is advised to rule out the chances of CDAD following Levokem 500mg Infusion therapy.
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