Luride Tablet (Roxithromycin)

Adult dose

Adults: Administer roxithromycin 150㎎ (potency) per dose orally twice daily (morning and evening) before meals. For pneumonia, administer 300mg (potency) once daily before breakfast. Adjust the dose appropriately according to age and symptoms.

This medication can rarely cause serious skin reactions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, and acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, so if progressive skin rash symptoms such as blisters or mucosal damage appear, the medication should be discontinued immediately. Do not use this medication if you are allergic to antibiotics of the same class or if you are currently taking specific medications (terfenadine, astemizole, cisapride, pimozide, ergot alkaloids, mizolastine). This medication should be used with caution in patients with poor liver function or elderly patients, and patients with heart rhythm problems or those taking certain antiarrhythmic medications should also be careful. Additionally, this medication can worsen symptoms of myasthenia gravis, so consult a physician if you have this condition. While using this medication, various side effects may occur, including allergic reactions, blood abnormalities, liver function impairment, gastrointestinal symptoms (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, etc.), respiratory symptoms, neurological abnormalities, sensory abnormalities, and skin rashes, so consult a physician immediately if abnormal symptoms appear. Especially, if diarrhea or abdominal pain worsens, it could indicate serious intestinal conditions such as pseudomembranous colitis, requiring prompt action. This medication has a high potential for interactions with other drugs, and taking it with certain medications can increase the risk of heart problems or drug toxicity, so you must inform your healthcare provider of any medications you are currently taking. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should consult their physician thoroughly before taking this medication, and breastfeeding mothers should avoid taking it if possible or discontinue breastfeeding for safety. For the elderly, no special dosage adjustments are needed, but they should be cautious as symptoms such as dizziness or blurred vision may occur, necessitating careful attention when driving or operating machinery. Finally, this medication should be stored out of reach of children, and it is safest and best for quality to keep it in its original container.

Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, shock, fever, rash, allergic skin reaction, angioedema, eosinophilia, agranulocytosis, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, cholestatic acute hepatitis, hepatocellular acute hepatitis, jaundice, elevated AST, elevated ALT, elevated ALP, elevated serum bilirubin, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, abdominal distention, diarrhea, membranous colitis, loose stools, hemorrhagic colitis, interstitial pneumonia, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, tongue paralysis, paralysis, dysgeusia, ageusia, dysosmia, anosmia, erythema multiforme, purpura, superinfection by non-susceptible pathogens, temporary hearing loss, auditory impairment, vision impairment, blurred vision, conjunctival injection, generalized malaise, weakness, palpitations, QT prolongation, ventricular tachycardia, arthralgia, epistaxis, menstrual disorders, inflammation of oral and vaginal mucosa, hallucinations, delirium

This medication should be stored in an airtight container that is well-ventilated and kept away from direct sunlight, ideally at room temperature. Storing it this way helps maintain the medication's efficacy and safety.

Appearance

White, round film-coated tablets that are convex on both sides.

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle