Levrofloxacine Tablets (Levofloxacin Hydrate)

Adult dose

Typically, adults take 100 mg of levofloxacin orally 2 to 3 times a day. For patients with severe infections or insufficient therapeutic effect, 200 mg is administered 3 times daily. Adjustments should be made based on age and symptoms.

This medication may cause tendon issues such as tendinitis or tendon rupture and serious side effects affecting peripheral neuropathy or the central nervous system may occur. If these adverse reactions appear, the use of this medication must be discontinued immediately, and other medications of the same class should not be used. Patients with myasthenia gravis may experience worsening symptoms if taking this medication, so it is not administered to them. This medication is only restrictedly used for certain bacterial infections and should only be used when no other treatment options are available. Caution is needed in elderly patients, patients with poor kidney function, and those taking corticosteroids, as the risk of tendon rupture is heightened. If pain or inflammation occurs in the tendons during exercise or activity, the medication should be stopped immediately and rest should be taken. This medication may induce seizures, so caution must be exercised in patients with epilepsy or a history of seizures, as well as in those with other central nervous system disorders. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding and growing adolescents under the age of 18 should not take this medication. Allergic reactions or severe skin rashes, difficulty breathing, and other hypersensitivity reactions may occur; if these symptoms arise, usage should be stopped immediately, and consultation with medical personnel is advised. During the use of this medication, it is advisable to avoid strong sunlight or UV exposure, and if dizziness or drowsiness occurs, driving or operating machinery should be avoided. Diabetic patients needing blood sugar control must carefully monitor their blood sugar changes while on this medication, and appropriate measures should be taken if necessary. Patients with impaired kidney or liver function may require dosage adjustments, and if abnormal symptoms arise, medical consultations should be sought immediately. In case of overdose, central nervous system symptoms and cardiac rhythm abnormalities may appear, requiring immediate treatment in a medical institution. This medication may interact with certain drugs, so if taking other medications, it must be disclosed.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash accompanied by high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain of oral/eye mucous membranes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthmatic attack, respiratory distress accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), extreme fatigue, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, confusion, vision problems, paralysis, urinary retention.

Mild side effects

• Nausea
• diarrhea
• vulvovaginitis
• insomnia
• abdominal pain
• bloating
• itching
• dizziness
• rash
• indigestion

This medication must be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. The appropriate storage temperature is between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. Proper storage will maintain the effectiveness of the medication.

Appearance

White, round, film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 200 tablets/bottle