Levolin 1mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

Levolin Tablet is used to treat respiratory condition such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma. Levolin Tablet contains levosalbutamol as an active ingredient. COPD is a disorder where the lung is damaged and making the passage of air in the lungs difficult.

It an anti-asthmatic medication. You should not alter the dose of the medicine on your own. Take the medicine as prescribed by the doctor.

Inform the doctor about the other medicines.

Dosage

Overdose

Symptoms of overdose include increased heart rate, nervousness, headache, tremor, nausea, dizziness, fatigue, sleeplessness and decreased potassium levels. If you think you have taken too much of the medicine and you experience such symptoms, contact the doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

If you missed taking a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the scheduled time. Avoid a double dose for the missed dose.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Levosalbutamol acts by widening and relaxing the smooth muscles of the airways in respiratory conditions like asthma and COPD. Thus, aids in easy breathing.

Directions for Use

Take Levolin Tablet as advised by the doctor, preferably at the same time as a whole with sufficient water.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Levolin Tablet during pregnancy?

Levolin Tablet should be used during pregnancy, only if prescribed by the doctor after considering it to be essential.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Levolin Tablet while breastfeeding?

Levolin Tablet should be used during breastfeeding, only if prescribed by the doctor after considering it to be essential.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Levolin Tablet?

Levolin Tablet does not affect your ability to drive or use machinery. You may experience side effects like dizziness, avoid driving or using machines.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Levolin 1mg Strip Of 10 Tablets?

There is no known interaction of the medicine with alcohol, it is better to consult the doctor if you have a habit of regular drinking.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• Your condition may worsen or you are not able to get relief.
• You may have muscle pain or weakness, an irregular heartbeat which could be due to low potassium levels.
• Your doctor may monitor potassium levels when on treatment.
• You may have a history of heart problems like irregular heartbeat, heart failure and chest pain, diabetes, overactive thyroid.
• You may experience allergic reactions while on treatment like hives, itching, swelling, etc.
• You are on other medications or supplements.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to levosalbutamol or other ingredients of Levolin Tablet.
• You may have a history of vaginal bleeding or bloody discharge during the first 6 months of pregnancy.
• If taking other medicines like propranolol used to treat high blood pressure.

Side effects

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain
• Skin rash
• Nervousness
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Irregular heartbeat

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines affect the way Levolin Tablet works, or the medicine itself reduces the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• The medicine should be discontinued for 6 hours before any planned procedures or surgeries which might involve the use of anaesthetics as it leads to heart problems or bleeding disorders.
• Inform the doctor about the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are taking or might take to avoid possible interaction.
• If taking medicines to treat high blood pressure, brain-related disorder, heart-related problems, or anti-asthmatic medicines etc.
• Concomitant use of water pill medicine like furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide may decrease potassium level in the body that leads to heart rhythm abnormalities. The doctor may advise the monitoring of blood potassium levels.

Storage and disposal

• Store at a cool and dry place below 25°C.
• Keep it protected from light and out of reach of children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What precautions must be taken during the treatment?

Inform the doctor about a medical condition like heart disease and you are already using medicines like antihypertensives.

People, who are at risk of getting airway obstruction disease very often?

Children, individuals susceptible to allergies, people who suffer from infection, inflammation, the trauma of airways and lungs and smokers are prone to get problems.

Is Levolin Tablet a steroid?

No, Levolin Tablet is not a steroid. It is a bronchodilator that relaxes the airways wall muscles, opens them and thereby eases breathing in patients who have reversible obstructive airway diseases like asthma or in cases of chronic bronchitis.

What is COPD?

COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) is a common lung problem that produces damage to the lungs over a period. The condition produces symptoms like coughing with mucous for a long time and eventually leading to breathing difficulties.