Levisin 100 mg (Levofloxacin)

Adult dose

Typically, adults take 100 mg of levofloxacin orally 2 to 3 times a day. In severe cases or when effects are insufficient, 200 mg is administered 3 times a day. The dosage may be adjusted appropriately based on age and symptoms.

This medication can cause tendon-related side effects such as tendinitis or tendon rupture, so if you experience pain or inflammation in the tendons, you should immediately stop using it. Furthermore, symptoms of peripheral neuropathy and central nervous system disturbances, such as dizziness, convulsions, and psychiatric reactions may occur, and if these symptoms arise, you should stop taking the medication immediately and consult a doctor. Patients with myasthenia gravis may experience worsened symptoms when taking this medication, so it is advisable not to use it. This medication is not administered to adolescents under 18 years of age, pregnant women, or breastfeeding women. Elderly patients or those with reduced kidney function may have increased risk of adverse effects due to the higher concentration of this medication, so dose adjustments and careful monitoring are necessary. While taking this medication, avoid exposure to strong sunlight or artificial ultraviolet light, and if a skin rash or photoreaction occurs, discontinue use immediately. Dizziness or drowsiness may occur when driving or operating machinery, so caution is advised. Additionally, this medication may have reduced absorption when taken with certain antacids, iron supplements, calcium supplements, etc., so it should be taken at intervals from those medications. When used in combination with blood glucose control medications, blood glucose changes may occur, so careful monitoring of blood sugar levels is necessary. Patients with heart disease or a history of aortic aneurysm or mitral valve regurgitation need to have regular check-ups and caution when using this medication. In case of an overdose, central nervous system symptoms and cardiac adverse effects may appear, so immediate medical attention is required. This medication may cause serious gastrointestinal side effects, such as pseudomembranous colitis, so if diarrhea or abdominal pain persists, discontinue use and consult a physician. Finally, if any adverse reactions are suspected during the course of taking this medication, it is important to stop taking it immediately and consult healthcare professionals.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, mucosal pain in lips/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, cough with fever and breathing abnormalities, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), severe fatigue, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, vision abnormalities, paralysis, urination.

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air or moisture entry and kept away from direct sunlight at room temperature. Proper storage will help maintain the medication's effectiveness over time.

Appearance

[Domestic] White to off-white, round film-coated tablet [Export] White to pale yellow, round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 200 tablets/bottle