Levit 500mg Tablet

Short Description

Levit 500mg Tablet is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections, including those of the urinary tract, nose, throat, skin, and lungs.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Levit 500mg Tablet is an antibiotic prescribed for the treatment of various bacterial infections. It works by inhibiting the bacterial enzyme DNA-gyrase, preventing bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thus killing them. Common side effects include headache, dizziness, nausea, and constipation, which are usually temporary. Diarrhea may also occur but should stop once the treatment course is complete. It is important to take this medicine as advised by your doctor and not to skip doses. Special care should be taken for individuals with kidney problems.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it whole without chewing, crushing, or breaking it. It can be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Avoid taking it with dairy products.

Side Effects

Headache Dizziness Nausea Constipation Diarrhea

Alcohol Warning

Consuming alcohol with Levit 500mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.

Breastfeeding Warning

Levit 500mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Levit 500mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. Consult your doctor.

Interacting Medicines

Rasagiline Selegiline Tizanidine Strontium Chloride

Levit 500mg Tablet works by stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase, preventing bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing them.

Your doctor has prescribed Levit 500mg Tablet to cure your infection and improve symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Discontinue Levit 500mg Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools. Notify your doctor if you feel pain in your tendons, numbness, or tingling sensations. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.