Levofloxacin Tablets (Levofloxacin Hemihydrate)

Adult dose

The usual adult dosage of levofloxacin is 100mg taken orally 2 to 3 times a day. For severe cases or insufficient effect, 200mg should be taken orally 3 times a day. Adjustments may be made according to age and symptoms.

This medication belongs to a certain class of antibiotics and has several important side effects that require caution during use. First, this drug can cause tendinitis and tendon rupture, peripheral neuropathy affecting the nervous system, and may induce seizures or psychiatric symptoms by impacting the central nervous system. If such symptoms occur, the use of the medication should be stopped immediately. Second, it is not administered to patients with myasthenia gravis as it may worsen the symptoms. Third, caution is needed in elderly patients, those with impaired kidney function, and when used concurrently with corticosteroids, as this may increase the risk of tendon rupture. Fourth, it is not recommended for use in pregnant or nursing women, and adolescents under 18, as safety has not been established. Fifth, this drug can cause allergic reactions, severe skin rashes, liver function abnormalities, blood cell reductions, gastrointestinal disturbances, muscle pain, kidney damage, and various adverse reactions, so if any unusual symptoms appear, immediate consultation with a healthcare provider is necessary. Sixth, this drug may interact with other medications, particularly blood glucose-lowering agents, anticoagulants, antacids, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, so it is crucial to inform the doctor or pharmacist and manage carefully when taking together. Seventh, during the intake of this drug, caution should be taken to avoid excessive exposure to strong sunlight or artificial UV light, and if photosensitivity reactions occur, the use should be stopped immediately. Finally, in case of overdose, central nervous system symptoms and cardiac abnormalities may manifest, requiring immediate appropriate medical treatment, as this medication is not removed by hemodialysis and requires special management.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blistering, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucous membranes, dyspnea or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, pulmonary abnormalities with cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning-like headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urinary symptoms.

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture, and kept at a temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius for safety. By storing it this way, the effectiveness of the medication can be maintained for a long time and deterioration can be prevented.

Appearance

White, round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle