Leroxacin Tablet (Levofloxacin Hemihydrate)

Adult dosage

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

As a fluoroquinolone antibiotic, this medication may cause serious side effects, such as tendonitis, tendon rupture, peripheral neuropathy, and central nervous system abnormalities. Especially, patients with myasthenia gravis may worsen their symptoms, so it should not be used. If pain, inflammation, or tendon rupture symptoms occur during treatment, discontinue use immediately and consult a physician. Additionally, caution is needed for elderly patients, patients with impaired kidney function, and those using corticosteroids, as they are at a higher risk of side effects. This medication may cause hypersensitivity reactions; therefore, patients with a history of allergy to this class of drugs should not use it. It should also not be administered to pregnant or breastfeeding women, adolescents under 18 years of age, or patients with epilepsy. Patients with severe kidney impairment, central nervous system disorders, or a history of seizures should use it carefully, and caution is needed when combined with specific anti-inflammatory drugs or diabetes medications. During administration, dizziness, drowsiness, and visual disturbances may occur, so avoidance of driving or operating machinery is advised. Photosensitivity reactions may occur, so exposure to strong sunlight or artificial ultraviolet light should be avoided, and if skin rashes develop, the medication should be discontinued immediately. Diabetic patients requiring blood sugar control should closely monitor for changes in blood glucose levels, and symptoms of serious skin reactions or liver function abnormalities should prompt immediate consultation with healthcare professionals. In case of overdose, central nervous system symptoms and cardiac side effects may occur, so emergency treatment should be sought if suspected. This medication is not used in children or adolescents undergoing growth due to potential impacts on joints and bones. Elderly patients may require dosage adjustment and careful monitoring due to possible elevated drug concentrations due to impaired kidney function. Finally, if any abnormal symptoms occur while taking this medication, immediate consultation with a healthcare professional is necessary, and the prescribed treatment duration and dosage should be strictly followed.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, vision abnormalities, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

Nausea, diarrhea, vaginal inflammation, insomnia, abdominal pain, bloating, itching, dizziness, rash, indigestion, stomatitis, glossitis, dry mouth, constipation, vomiting, fungal infections, genital itching, headache, neurosis, erythematous rash, urticaria, decreased appetite, drowsiness, excitement, thirst, tremors, allergic reactions, muscle pain, weakness, elevation of CPK, myoglobin elevation in blood and urine indicative of rhabdomyolysis, joint pain, tendonitis,

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is important to maintain storage temperatures between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle