Lefloxin Tablets (Levofloxacin Hemihydrate)

Adult dose

Typically, adults take 100 mg of Levofloxacin Hemihydrate orally 2 to 3 times a day. In cases of severe or inadequately treated patients, administer 200 mg once for 3 times a day. Adjust according to age and symptoms.

This medication may cause serious side effects related to tendons, such as tendonitis and tendon rupture. If any of these symptoms occur, use of this medication should be discontinued immediately, and fluoroquinolone antibiotics should not be used again. It is not recommended for patients with myasthenia gravis as it may exacerbate symptoms. This medication is only suggested for use when there are no alternative treatments for specific bacterial infections. Caution should be taken with elderly patients, those with impaired kidney function, and those taking steroids, as the risk of tendon rupture increases. As it may affect the central nervous system and trigger seizures or convulsions, it should be used cautiously in patients with a history of seizures. Patients with allergic reactions to this medication, growing children, pregnant or breastfeeding women should not use it. If severe allergic reactions, skin rashes, dyspnea, etc., occur during use, treatment should be stopped immediately and healthcare personnel should be consulted. Caution is advised while driving or operating machinery as dizziness or drowsiness may occur. This medication may interact with some drugs, so it is essential to inform healthcare personnel if taking other medications. Diabetic patients taking blood glucose control medications should carefully monitor blood glucose changes. In case of overdose, symptoms affecting the central nervous system and heart irregularities may appear, requiring immediate treatment. This medication may have elevated blood levels in elderly patients with decreased kidney function, necessitating dose adjustments. If any unusual symptoms like tendonitis, tendon rupture, neurological symptoms, or heart irregularities occur during use, consult healthcare personnel immediately.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, drops in blood pressure, respiratory distress, a feeling of chest pressure, life-threatening hypersensitivity reactions, anaphylactic reactions, cardiovascular collapse, hypotensive shock, seizures, loss of consciousness, tingling, vascular swelling, airway obstruction, rapid heartbeat, dysphagia, severe skin reactions, severe allergic reactions, hypersensitivity vasculitis, phototoxic reactions, central nervous system effects, tendonitis, tendon rupture.

Mild side effects

• Insomnia
• dizziness
• headache
• tremors
• anxiety
• depression
• psychotic reactions
• restlessness
• confusion
• visual and auditory disturbances

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container that is well-ventilated. The storage temperature should be maintained at room temperature, avoiding extremes. This will help preserve the medication's efficacy and prevent degradation.

Appearance

White to light yellow film-coated tablets

Package unit

For domestic use: 30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle; for export: 100 tablets (10 tablets/PTP x 10)