Levum IV 500mg Injection

Short Description

Levum IV 500mg Injection is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections, including urinary tract, nose, throat, skin, and lung infections.

Dosage Form

Injection

Introduction

Levum IV 500mg Injection is given as an injection into a vein (intravenous) in cases where oral administration is not possible, such as in hospitalized or unconscious patients. It is administered by a healthcare professional. Kindly do not self-administer. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Some people may have a headache, dizziness, nausea, and constipation as side effects of this medicine. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools. You may also notice some injection site reactions like pain, swelling, or redness. These are usually temporary and resolve on their own but please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

Side Effects

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.

Alcohol Warning

Consuming alcohol with Levum IV 500mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.

Breastfeeding Warning

Levum IV 500mg Injection 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

Levum IV 500mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Interacting Medicines

Rasagiline Selegiline Tizanidine Strontium Chloride

Levum IV 500mg Injection is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase. This prevents the bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing them.

Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Discontinue Levum IV 500mg Injection and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing. 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.