Levolin-1 Tablet 10's
About Levolin-1 Tablet 10's
Levolin-1 Tablet 10's belongs to the class of 'bronchodilators' primarily used to treat symptoms of bronchospasm, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Levolin-1 Tablet 10's helps relieve symptoms like coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. Bronchospasm is the tightening of the muscles that line the airways or bronchi in the lungs. Asthma is a breathing problem in which airways narrow, swell and produce extra mucus, leading to difficulty breathing. COPD is a group of lung diseases with emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes).
Levolin-1 Tablet 10's contains 'Levosalbutamol,' which is also known as levalbuterol. Levosalbutamol is a bronchodilator that relaxes the muscles in the airways and increases airflow to the lungs. Levolin-1 Tablet 10's thus makes breathing easier by widening the airways.
Your doctor will advise on how often you need to take Levolin-1 Tablet 10's based on your medical condition. The common side effects of Levolin-1 Tablet 10's include nausea, vomiting, heartburn, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, tremor (shakiness), headache, muscle cramps, nervousness, dizziness, sleepiness, palpitations (irregular heartbeat), and fatigue. Most of these side effects of Levolin-1 Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, please seek medical help.
Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any heart, liver, or kidney diseases, hypokalaemia (low blood potassium levels), hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), seizure (fits), high blood pressure and diabetes before taking Levolin-1 Tablet 10's. Please check with your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking any other prescribed or non-prescribed medicines. Avoid driving or operating machines since Levolin-1 Tablet 10's may cause dizziness and drowsiness. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Levolin-1 Tablet 10's as it can worsen your sleepiness.
Uses of Levolin-1 Tablet 10's
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Levolin-1 Tablet 10's contains 'Levosalbutamol,' which is also known as levalbuterol. Levosalbutamol is a bronchodilator that helps to relieve coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. It relaxes the muscles in the airways and increases airflow to the lungs. Levolin-1 Tablet 10's makes breathing easier by widening the airways.
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Inform your doctor if you have any heart, liver or kidney diseases, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), hypokalaemia, stomach ulcer, seizures (fits), high blood pressure, and diabetes before taking Levolin-1 Tablet 10's. Bronchodilators may cause hypokalaemia (low potassium levels in the blood) in some patients leading to severe heart diseases, so Levolin-1 Tablet 10's should be used cautiously. Levolin-1 Tablet 10's can cause a rise in blood glucose levels. Please monitor your blood glucose levels if you have diabetes and inform your doctor so that the dose can be adjusted accordingly. Also, let your doctor know if you plan to conceive, are already pregnant or are a lactating mother before starting Levolin-1 Tablet 10's. Avoid driving or operating machines since Levolin-1 Tablet 10's may cause dizziness and drowsiness and affect your driving ability. Avoid drinking alcohol as it can worsen your sleepiness and affect your mental ability when you are being treated with Levolin-1 Tablet 10's. Levolin-1 Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below six years.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Levolin-1 Tablet 10's may interact with antidepressants, heart-related medicines (Digoxin), anaesthetics, water pills, anti-hypertensives, and sympathomimetic agents (Epinephrine).
Drug-Food Interaction: Limit or avoid alcohol intake since it may worsen the side effects like sleepiness and shakiness.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Levolin-1 Tablet 10's is to be cautiously used in heart, liver, kidney diseases, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), seizure (fits), high blood pressure, and diabetes.
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Disease/Condition Glossary
Bronchospasm: It is the tightening of the muscles that line the airways or bronchi in the lungs. Symptoms include wheezing, chest pain, tightness in the chest, and fatigue.
Asthma: It is a chronic (long-term) respiratory condition in which airways narrow, swell, and produce extra mucus, leading to difficulty in breathing. The asthma symptoms include wheezing (whistling sound while breathing), shortness of breath, chest tightness and cough, especially at night. The symptoms of mild persistent asthma may occur more than two times a week and up to 4 nights a month, whereas, in the case of severe persistent asthma, the symptoms occur several times every day and most nights. The treatment for asthma includes medication, breathing exercises and self-care.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): It is a group of lung diseases with emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of bronchial tubes). The major cause of COPD is smoking tobacco. Long-term exposure to fumes and chemicals may also lead to COPD. The symptoms include chronic cough, shortness of breath or wheezing (whistle sound while breathing).