Medication info

Hanol Levofloxacin Hydrate Tablet

Prescription medicationExpired
Ingredient · strength
Levofloxacin Hydrate›Strength being verified
Manufacturer / importer
한올바이오파마(주)
Appearance
White to off-white film-coated tablet
Packaging
30 tablets per bottle, 100 tablets per bottle
Approval status
Expired

MFDS item code 200100408 · Notified 2001.05.17

This product's status changed to Expired on 2023.04.01. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

Main use
Treatment of complicated skin and soft tissue infections, secondary infections in chronic respiratory diseases, etc.
Who uses it
Adults
Adult dosage
Generally, for adults, levofloxacin hydrate is administered as 100 mg orally 2 to 3 times a day. For severe or insufficiently effective patients, 200 mg is administered 3 times a day. Adjust as necessary based on age and symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
한올바이오파마(주)

Efficacy & effects

Treatment of complicated skin and soft tissue infections, secondary infections in chronic respiratory diseases, etc.

  • Complicated skin and soft tissue infections
  • chronic bronchitis
  • diffuse panbronchiolitis
  • secondary infections in chronic respiratory diseases
  • community-acquired pneumonia
  • bronchiectasis (during infection)
  • acute pyelonephritis
  • cystitis
  • prostatitis
  • gonococcal urethritis
  • non-gonococcal urethritis
  • epididymitis
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This medication is effective against various types of bacteria and is primarily used for treating complicated skin and soft tissue infections, secondary infections in chronic respiratory diseases, acute pyelonephritis and cystitis, gonococcal and non-gonococcal urethritis, and genitourinary infections. It is also effective for bacterial dysentery and gastroenteritis, intrauterine infections and adnexitis, ocular infections such as blepharitis and styes, otitis media and sinusitis, periodontal disease, as well as cholecystitis and cholangitis. However, as a fluoroquinolone, there is a risk of serious adverse reactions, so it should only be used when there are no alternative treatments available for acute bacterial sinusitis, acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, simple urinary tract infections, acute otitis media, and complicated skin and soft tissue infections. Patients should understand that this medication is important for treating complicated bacterial infections and should be safely used after an accurate diagnosis. Thus, this medication is used for treating various bacterial infections.

Dosage and Administration

Adult dosage

Generally, for adults, levofloxacin hydrate is administered as 100 mg orally 2 to 3 times a day. For severe or insufficiently effective patients, 200 mg is administered 3 times a day. Adjust as necessary based on age and symptoms.

Precautions

This medication may cause severe tendon-related side effects such as tendonitis or tendon rupture, so if such symptoms occur, discontinue use immediately. Peripheral neuropathy or central nervous system symptoms may also occur, so if there are any sensory abnormalities or neurological symptoms, consult with a doctor. Patients with myasthenia gravis may experience worsening symptoms when taking this medication, so it should not be administered. This medication is only recommended for specific bacterial infections and should only be used when there are no other treatment options. Great caution is required for elderly patients, patients with decreased kidney function, and those taking corticosteroids as it increases the risk of tendon rupture. Pregnant or breastfeeding women, adolescents under 18, and patients with epilepsy should not take this medication. This medication may increase the risk of seizures, so patients with a history of seizures or central nervous system disorders should use it cautiously. Dizziness, drowsiness, or visual disturbances may occur while taking this medication, so caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. This medication can interact with other drugs, so especially when taken with antihyperglycemic agents, anticoagulants, and antacids, consult with healthcare professionals. Photosensitivity reactions may occur, so avoid strong sunlight and artificial UV exposure, and discontinue use if skin rashes or blisters develop. In case of overdose, central nervous system symptoms and cardiac abnormalities may occur, so immediate medical treatment is required. This medication may affect liver and kidney function, so report any abnormal symptoms to healthcare professionals immediately. If severe allergic reactions, skin abnormalities, or breathing difficulties occur, discontinue use immediately and seek emergency treatment. Long-term use of this medication may lead to the development of resistant bacteria, so it should only be taken for the minimum duration as directed by a physician.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Tendinitis, tendon rupture, peripheral neuropathy, central nervous system effects, exacerbation of myasthenia gravis, shock, life-threatening allergic reactions and anaphylaxis (hypotensive shock, seizures, loss of consciousness, numbness, angioedema, airway obstruction, difficulty breathing, urticaria, itching, tachycardia, dysphagia, severe skin reactions), severe cutaneous adverse reactions (Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, drug reaction DRESS), seizures.

Mild side effects

Insomnia, dizziness, headache, tremors, anxiety, depression, psychiatric reactions (hallucinations, paranoia, irritability, delirium, disorientation, attention disorders, nightmares), restlessness, confusion, visual and auditory disturbances, taste and smell disorders, tinnitus, sensory disturbance, sensory loss, weakness, palpitations, QT interval prolongation, arrhythmia, increased BUN and serum creatinine levels, nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, abdominal.

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that does not allow light to enter. Additionally, to maintain its effectiveness, it is important to store it at room temperature, between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White to off-white film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets per bottle, 100 tablets per bottle

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