Alevo 250 Mg (Levofloxacin)

SKU

CMS1185

USA Brand Name

Levaquin

Strength

250mg

Generic Name

Levofloxacin

Manufacturer

Alkem Laboratories, India

## Alevo 250 Mg (Levofloxacin)

## What Is The Generic Name For Alevo 250 Mg:

Levofloxacin is the generic version for Alevo 250 Mg

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Alevo 250 Mg (Levofloxacin):

Levaquin

## About Alevo 250 Mg (Levofloxacin):

Alevo 250 Mg contains an active ingredient, Levofloxacin, an antibiotic, which is used in the treatment of Bacterial Infections like: Cystitis, Infections of Urinary Tract, Anthrax, and Pneumonia. You may find it at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores and can be given by doctor’s prescription only.

## Manufacturer :

Alkem Pharmaceuticals (India) is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies manufacturing Alevo 250 Mg.

## Strength :

Alevo tablets contain Levofloxacin, 250 mg per tablet which is also available in the various strengths at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The Alevo 250 Mg (Levofloxacin):

Alevo 250 Mg is used in the treatment of Bacterial Infections:

Cystitis

Pyelonephriits

Nongonococcal Urethritis

Skin and Structure Infection

Pneumonia

Bronchitis

Inhalation Anthrax

Plague

## How Alevo 250 Mg (Levofloxacin) Works:

Alevo 250 mg is an antibiotic which has Levofloxacin, an antibiotic which basically kills the bacteria by inhibiting the DNA replication.

## Before You Use Alevo 250 Mg (Levofloxacin):

Make sure that you do not take Alcohol

Make sure that you do not take OTC medicines without prescriptions

Make sure that your doctor knows about your medical history (Pre-existing Diseases, Surgeries, or Medication)

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Alevo 250 Mg (Levofloxacin):

You should not drive after taking this tablet

You should avoid coffee, chocolate, tea, and food containing cocoa and caffeine

Other Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Alevo 250 Mg (Levofloxacin):

You should not take Alevo 250 mg if you:

Have ever noticed allergy to Bactericidal Antibiotics

Have flu and cold symptoms

Have any Liver/Kidney/Heart Disease

Have Epilepsy

Are pregnant or conceiving/Breastfeeding

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Have allergy to the tablet

Have any other heart disease

Have Numbness, Tingling Sensation, and Pain in Tension

Have any kidney or liver disease

Are taking alcohol or other drugs

Have Epilepsy or Seizures

Are Pregnant or trying to conceive

Are Breastfeeding

## Dosage:

Alevo 250 mg contains an active ingredient, Levofloxacin 250 mg, used in the treatment of Bacterial Infections. Alevo 250 mg is available in various strengths and substitutes and should be given on prescription only. You should always consult your doctor before use and always ask for the frequency and dosage as age and severity of the disease differ from person to person.

Adults are advised to take Alevo 250 mg at a fixed time, with or without food. Do not consume larger or smaller amounts than Prescribed.

## How Much Of The Alevo 250 Mg (Levofloxacin) to Be Used:

Alevo 250 mg should be taken in the dose as prescribed by your doctor. Do not exceed or reduce the dose as per your choice

## How To Take The Alevo 250 Mg (Levofloxacin):

Alevo 250 mg dose should be taken at a fixed time with or without food. You should swallow the tablet as a whole with water without chewing and crushing it.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Alevo 250 Mg (Levofloxacin):

You are always advised to take Alevo 250 mg as prescribed by your doctor. Do not start/stop using this medicine yourself. Do not take it in larger or smaller amount or for longer than recommended.

## Overdose :

Contact your physician immediately if you are suspecting the overdose symptoms.

## Missed Dose:

You must try to take every dose of Alevo 250 mg at a fixed time. A missed dose should be taken as soon as you remember. Skip the dose if it is the time for the next dose.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Alevo 250 Mg (Levofloxacin):

Diarrhea

Abdominal pain

Confusion

Skin Rash and swelling of eyes, throat, limbs, etc.

Fever

Redness of skin

Change in taste

Constipation

Dizziness

Headache

Nausea or vomiting

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Alevo 250 mg can interact with some medicines taken parallel to it. These interactions can produce some adverse effects or cause your drug not to work properly. You should always tell your doctor if you are on other Medication, Beverages or Herbal Supplements. It usually interacts with the following medicines:

Escitalopram

Ethinyl Estradiol

Corticosteroids

Quinidine

Aspirin

Antidiabetic drugs

This medicine also interacts with disease conditions like:

Central Nervous System Disorder

QT prolongation

Colitis (Diarrhea, Abdominal Pain, and Blood in Stools)

## Warning And Precaution:

Alevo 250 Mg is contraindicated in some conditions; hence it should be used cautiously in:

Hypersensitivity

CNS Disorders

Heart Problems

Tendinitis

Diabetes

Pregnant and Breastfeeding women

Patients with liver and kidney disease

Always consult your doctor to get best possible treatment

## Things To Remember:

Keep out of reach of children

Always read the information written on the leaflet of medicine.

Always consult your doctor if you have any doubt regarding dose, time and strength of the Tablet.

## Indications:

Alevo 250 mg should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking this tablet before completion of the course.

## Storage:

Store the Alevo 250 mg at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure the strip of the tablets should be intact and tablets are not damaged.