Is there any chance of Alevo 500 Tablet 10's induced diarrohea?

Diarrhoea may be caused by Alevo 500 Tablet 10's. It is an antibiotic that destroys dangerous bacteria by killing them. Nonetheless, it also affects the beneficial bacteria in your stomach or gut and causes diarrhoea. Talk to your doctor about it if you have serious diarrhoea.

Can I stop taking this medicine on my own?

It is recommended not to stop taking this drug without completing the course as prescribed by a doctor. If a patient stops taking this drug by himself/herself, It may be difficult to treat future infections with Alevo 500 Tablet 10's due to resistance that microbes develop on non-completion of drug course.

Can I use levofloxacin alongside contraceptives?

It is safe to use Alevo 500 Tablet 10's alongside contraceptives; no harmful/negative interaction has been reported between them.

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Alevo 500 Tablet 10's

About Alevo 500 Tablet 10's

Alevo 500 Tablet 10's is an antibiotic that belongs to the third generation of fluoroquinolones. It is a highly effective antibiotic that works against a variety of bacteria. Alevo 500 Tablet 10's is used in a variety of bacterial infections, most importantly acute pneumonia (Lung infection), bronchitis (Inflammation of lung passages), skin infections, as well as urinary tract infection. A bacterial infection is a condition in which bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can target any body part and multiple very quickly.

Bacteria that are dangerous can make you sick and replicate in your body quickly. Harmful bacteria create chemicals known as toxins that can harm the tissue and cause you sick. Alevo 500 Tablet 10's sticks to enzymes (Topoisomerase IV & DNA gyrase) responsible for the division of bacteria & stop the process of multiplication of bacteria & hence kills bacteria.

The dose of Alevo 500 Tablet 10's can vary depending upon your condition and the severity of the infection. Alevo 500 Tablet 10's may cause common side effects like nausea, vomiting, indigestion, diarrhoea, constipation, trouble sleeping, and allergy. These side effects do not require immediate attention and resolve eventually. Nevertheless, if the side effects are persistent, contact your doctor.

Before starting Alevo 500 Tablet 10's, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy (against any antibiotic), kidney or liver problems. Do not take Alevo 500 Tablet 10's on your own as, self-medication may lead to antibiotic-resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. And also, if prescribed by your doctor Alevo 500 Tablet 10's is safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Uses of Alevo 500 Tablet 10's

Bacterial infections like Pneumonia (Fluid buildup in lungs), Chronic bronchitis (swelling of airways and lung passages), Prostatitis (swelling of prostrate gland), Acute Pyelonephritis (Kidney inflammation), Urinary tract infection, Plague (Communicable bacterial infection), Reduces progression of anthrax infection, Endocarditis, Meningitis, and Pelvic inflammatory disease.

Medicinal Benefits

Alevo 500 Tablet 10's is an antibiotic that is used to treat bacterial infections resulting in pneumonia (Fluid build up in the lungs), urinary tract infection, bladder infection, prostate gland infection as well as skin infections. Alevo 500 Tablet 10's inhibits the growth of bacteria that are then destroyed by the immune cells of our body. Alevo 500 Tablet 10's also kills bacteria by disrupting their inner cellular contents thus fights infection, with lesser chances of causing bacterial resistance to it as compared to other antibiotics.

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.Syrup/Suspension: Shake the bottle well before use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Alevo 500 Tablet 10's

Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Constipation
Indigestion
Trouble sleeping

Drug Warnings

Do not take Alevo 500 Tablet 10's if you are allergic or have had a severe reaction to any fluoroquinolone antibiotics such as delafloxacin, gemifloxacin, ofloxacin, moxifloxacin, and ciprofloxacin. Taking Alevo 500 Tablet 10's may increase the chances of developing tendinitis (swelling of a fibrous tissue that connects a bone to a muscle) or have a tendon rupture (tearing of a fibrous tissue that connects a bone to a muscle). Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had a kidney, heart, or lung transplant, kidney disease, a joint or tendon disorder such as rheumatoid arthritis (an autoimmune disorder of joints causing pain, swelling, and loss of function), seizures (fits), epilepsy or if you participate in regular physical activity. Taking Alevo 500 Tablet 10's may worsen muscle weakness in people with myasthenia gravis (a nervous system disorder that causes muscle weakness) and cause severe difficulty breathing or death. Dairy products should be avoided along with Alevo 500 Tablet 10's. And also, exposure to sunlight should be avoided while taking Alevo 500 Tablet 10's as it may cause increased phototoxicity or photosensitivity. Patients with epilepsy and irregular heartbeat (QT prolongation) should tell their doctor before taking Alevo 500 Tablet 10's.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Following drugs should not be taken alongside Alevo 500 Tablet 10's: Pain-relieving (NSAIDs), Acidity relievers (cimetidine), Anti-tuberculosis drugs (probenecid), Immunosuppressants (cyclosporin), Anti-bacterial drugs (macrolides), Blood sugar lowering drugs (insulin, glibenclamide) & Blood thinners (warfarin), fits medications (Phenytoin, valproate).

Drug-Food Interaction: Alevo 500 Tablet 10's should be avoided with milk and yoghurt.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Alevo 500 Tablet 10's should be taken only after doctors consultation in conditions like Swollen intestines (colitis), Weak muscles (myasthenia gravis), Swollen tendons (tendonitis), High blood sugar (diabetes), hemodialysis (kidney dialysis), Kidney dysfunction as well as disease of nerves.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

SUCRALFATE
THEOPHYLLINE
CIMETIDINE
PROBENECID
CYCLOSPORINE
INSULIN
WARFARIN
GLIBENCLAMIDE

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

Dairy products such as milk and yogurt must be avoided for at least 2 hours before and after taking the medicine.
Maintaining good hygiene is essential.
Have more fiber-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by your gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Thus, fiber-rich foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics.
After taking the full course of levofloxacin, probiotics should be taken in order to recover healthy bacteria that could have been destroyed in the intestines. The risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhea by antibiotic treatment can be minimized by taking probiotics.

Special Advise

Before starting Alevo 500 Tablet 10's treatment a patient should take care of the following points :

During treatment and after 48 hours of discontinuation of treatment with Alevo 500 Tablet 10's, limit exposure to heavy sunlight or to artificial UV rays (e.g. sunlight).
Before using eye drops of Alevo 500 Tablet 10's, remove the contact lenses and wait at least 15 minutes before reinsertion.
Monitor liver function test (LFT), renal function test, white blood cell count, and blood glucose level in diabetic patients as Alevo 500 Tablet 10's may cause harmful interactions in these patients.

Disease/Condition Glossary

A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect our bodies. It can target any body part and multiple very quickly. When you get infected with bacteria, you can experience generalized symptoms like fevers, chills, and fatigue. Bacteria are of various forms comprising commonly of spherical, rod, and spiral-shaped. Bacterial infections vary from minor illnesses like sore throat and ear infections to severe brain infections like meningitis and encephalitis. Few harmful bacteria that cause infections include Streptococcus, Staphylococcus and E. coli. Anyone can become infected with a bacterial infection. People with weak immune systems or taking immunosuppressive medicine can make them more prone to bacterial infection.

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