Pregnancy Interaction

• Not advised during pregnancy, particularly in the first trimester.
• Levofloxacin may have an effect on the growth of bones and cartilage in the fetus.
• Only use this if there are no other safer antibiotics available.
• Tell your doctor right away if you get pregnant while taking this medicine.
• Don't give yourself medicine.

Faq For Medicine

Q1. What is the purpose of Lev 500 mg Tablet?

It can be used to treat bacterial illnesses such pneumonia, sinusitis, UTIs, skin infections, and infections of the stomach and intestines.

Q2: Is it okay to drink milk with it?

Don't take it with milk or dairy at the same time because it makes it harder to absorb.

You can eat dairy two hours before or after the dose.

Q3. Does it make you feel weak or dizzy?

Yes, it's possible to feel dizzy, have a headache, and be tired.

Q4. Is it safe for kids?

No, levofloxacin is not advised for anyone under 18 years of age unless absolutely necessary.

Q5. When will I start to feel better?

Symptoms normally get better in 2–3 days, but you should finish the whole course.

Q6. After taking it, can I drive?

Don't drive if you feel sleepy or dizzy.

Expert Advice

• Drink a lot of water with it to avoid becoming dehydrated.
• Don't lie down right after taking the pill.
• Stay out of the sun; it could give you a sunburn.
• Before or after taking antacids, iron, zinc, or calcium supplements, wait two hours.
• Finish the whole course as directed.
• Don't drink alcohol while you're getting treatment.
• Tell your doctor if you have renal illness, tendon pain, or heart rhythm problems that last a long time.

 Side Effects

• Feeling sick
• Throwing up
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Feeling dizzy
• Can't sleep
• Pain in the stomach
• Serious side effects (not common but important)
• Tendon tear (Achilles tendon)
• Heartbeats that aren't normal
• Very bad allergic reaction
• Seizures
• Damage to the liver
• Very bad diarrhea (C. difficile infection)
• If you have any serious symptoms, see a doctor right away.

. How it works

• Levofloxacin, a fluoroquinolone antibiotic, is in Lev 500 mg.
• How it works:
• Stops DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV
• Stops bacteria from copying their DNA
• Causes bacteria to die
• Works against many pathogens that affect the skin, lungs, urinary tract, and digestive system.

Medicine Interaction

• Antacids (aluminum/magnesium) make it harder for your body to absorb nutrients.
• Iron, zinc, and calcium supplements make it harder for the body to absorb nutrients.
• Steroids raise the chance of a tendon tearing.
• Antiarrhythmics—may make QT prolongation worse
• Warfarin raises the risk of bleeding.
• NSAIDs raise the risk of seizures.
• Food Interaction
• Don't eat dairy with the tablet (you need to wait two hours).

 How to Use

• Take once a day or as directed.
• Take the whole thing with a full glass of water.
• Take it two hours before or after taking antacids, dairy, or mineral supplements.
• You can take it with or without food.
• If you forget to take a dose, do it as soon as you can, unless the next dose is coming up quickly.
• Do NOT take twice as much.
• Finish the whole course of antibiotics.

 Uses / Indications

• Infections of the lungs (pneumonia, bronchitis)
• Infections of the sinuses
• Infections of the urinary tract (UTI)
• Infections of the kidneys (pyelonephritis)
• Infections affecting the skin and soft tissue
• Typhoid fever
• Infections of the prostate
• Some kinds of gastrointestinal illnesses