Levotab 150mg Tablet 4'S
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Levamisole 150 mg
Manufacturer
East West Pharma
Variant
4 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTIONLEVOTAB contains Levamisole which belongs to the group of medicines called Immune-modulating agents. It is used to manage parasitic infections and worm infections as well as steroid sensitive nephrotic syndrome (SSNS) (kidney disease). It is also used during and following management with prednisone or prednisolone. Avoid consuming alcohol while taking LEVOTAB as it may cause severe headache, nausea, and vomiting. Your doctor may recommend you take relevant tests to understand your existing condition. LEVOTAB should be used with caution in patients with liver disease and kidney disease. Consult your doctor before taking LEVOTAB. LEVOTAB is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women as it may pass through the breast milk. LEVOTAB should be used with caution in children and elderly patients. Consult your doctor before taking LEVOTAB. The most common
Uses
OF LEVOTAB Manages parasitic and worm infections Manages steroid sensitive nephrotic syndrome
How It Works
For infections, LEVOTAB works by suppressing the enzyme activity in the worm's muscles causing paralysis and death, thus effectively manages the infection. For steroid sensitive nephrotic syndrome, LEVOTAB works by restoring depressed immune function rather than stimulating the response to above-normal levels.
Directions for Use
Take LEVOTAB as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your physician will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects
taking LEVOTAB are nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite, diarrhoea, constipation, headache, stomach pain, nervousness and sleepiness. Consult your doctor if any of the symptom worsens. USES OF LEVOTAB Manages parasitic and worm infections Manages steroid sensitive nephrotic syndrome HOW LEVOTAB WORKSFor infections, LEVOTAB works by suppressing the enzyme activity in the worm's muscles causing paralysis and death, thus effectively manages the infection. For steroid sensitive nephrotic syndrome, LEVOTAB works by restoring depressed immune function rather than stimulating the response to above-normal levels. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake LEVOTAB as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your physician will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF LEVOTABCOMMON nervousness sleepiness nausea, vomiting decreased appetite diarrhoea constipation inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis) (symptoms such as stomach pain) skin rash malformations of the skin such as red swollen spots muscle pain, joint pain inflammation of the mouth changes in odour headache stomach pain flu-like symptoms such as chills, fever, fatigue blood disorder RAREStop taking LEVOTAB and contact your physician immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: disorder of the brain and nerves (leukoencephalopathy) (symptoms include confusion, loss of memory, unusual sleepiness, unusual itching, or tingling feeling that occurs without a clear reason, weakness of the muscle, seizures, coma or speech disturbances) signs of allergic reaction (such as skin rash, itching, swollen face or tightness of the chest) signs of low white blood cells (neutropenia) (such as fever, mouth ulcer or frequent infections) signs of low blood platelets (thrombocytopenia) (causes easy bruising or bleeding)
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYLEVOTAB is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking LEVOTAB. BREASTFEEDINGLEVOTAB is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it may pass through the breast milk. Contact your doctor before taking it. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or operate any machines if you feel dizzy after taking LEVOTAB. ALCOHOLAvoid consuming alcohol while taking LEVOTAB as it may cause severe headache, nausea, and vomiting. KIDNEYLEVOTAB should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Contact your doctor before taking LEVOTAB. LIVERLEVOTAB should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Contact your doctor before taking LEVOTAB. ALLERGYDo not take LEVOTAB if you are allergic to Levamisole or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. OTHERSLEVOTAB is not recommended for use if you have: blood disorder Use in paediatrics: LEVOTAB should be used with caution in children. Consult child’s doctor for advice. Use in geriatrics: LEVOTAB should be used with caution in elderly patients. Consult your doctor before taking LEVOTAB.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug - Drug interactions: Before taking LEVOTAB, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines: phenytoin (used to manage epilepsy) other medicines that affects the production of blood cells (haematopoiesis) such as dapsone anticoagulants such as warfarin (used to prevent and manage blood clots) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of LEVOTAB, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdose are extreme lethargy or sleepiness, confusion, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, headache, diarrhoea and stomach cramps. SYNOPSIS Drug : Levamisole Pharmacological Category : Immune-modulating agents Therapeutic Indication : Parasitic and worm infections, Steroid Sensitive Nephrotic Syndrome (SSNS) Dosage Forms : Tablet MORE INFORMATION Keep LEVOTAB out of reach of children Store the medicine at room temperature