Jeil Krabit Tablets (Levofloxacin)

Adult dose

Typically, adults take 100 mg of levofloxacin orally 2 to 3 times a day. For patients with severe infections or insufficient response, 200 mg should be taken 3 times a day. Adjust dosage according to age and symptoms.

This drug is used as a fluoroquinolone antibiotic for treating bacterial infections. However, it can cause serious side effects such as tendonitis or tendon rupture, peripheral neuropathy, central nervous system abnormalities, and worsening of myasthenia gravis. If these symptoms occur, the medication should be stopped immediately, and patients with a history of myasthenia gravis should not use this drug. Moreover, this drug should only be used in limited cases such as acute bacterial non-sinusitis, acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, uncomplicated urinary tract infections, and acute otitis media when no other treatments are available. Elderly patients, patients with renal impairment, and those taking corticosteroids should be particularly cautious as the risk of tendon rupture increases. This drug can provoke or worsen seizures, so patients with a history of central nervous system disorders should use it carefully and stop immediately if seizure symptoms occur. Allergic reactions can lead to severe allergic reactions, skin rashes, and photosensitivity, so sun exposure should be avoided, and the medication should be discontinued if symptoms occur. Dizziness, drowsiness, and visual disturbances may occur, so caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. Various side effects such as liver, kidney, and hematological abnormalities can occur, necessitating regular check-ups; any abnormal symptoms should be consulted with a healthcare provider immediately. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, as well as growing children and adolescents, should not use this drug. There may be drug interactions, so caution is necessary when taking this medication alongside anticoagulants, hypoglycemic agents, antacids, etc. Overdose may result in central nervous system symptoms and cardiac abnormalities, requiring immediate medical attention. It is important to take this drug for the shortest duration as per the physician's instructions and to consult a professional immediately if side effects occur.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, oral/ocular mucosal pain, wheezing or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme somnolence, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis.

Mild side effects

Headache, dizziness, insomnia, tremors, anxiety, depression, psychiatric reactions, restlessness, confusion, taste and smell disturbances, hallucinations, mania, palpitations, QT interval prolongation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, indigestion, stomatitis, glossitis, thirst, constipation, itching, rash, blood glucose disorders (hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia), drowsiness, agitation, polydipsia, neurosis, blood reduction (leukopenia, anemia, thrombocytopenia, etc.), muscle pain.

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air or moisture from entering, ideally at a temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the medication's effectiveness and prevent deterioration.

Appearance

This medicine is a white to off-white film-coated tablet.

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle