Levofloxacin 100 mg (Levofloxacin Hemihydrate)

Adult dose

Typically, for adults, levofloxacin is administered orally at 100 mg per dose 2-3 times a day. For severe cases or insufficient effectiveness, 200 mg is administered 3 times a day. The dosage may be adjusted according to age and symptoms.

This medication may cause issues with tendons, such as tendinitis and tendon rupture, and usage should be discontinued immediately if such symptoms develop. It can affect peripheral neuropathy or the central nervous system, and caution is advised if neurological symptoms appear. Patients with myasthenia gravis may experience worsening symptoms upon use, thus it is not administered to them. This medication is only used for specific bacterial infections and should be used when no other treatment options are available. Elderly patients, those with impaired kidney function, and those using corticosteroids are at increased risk of tendon rupture and must be cautious. It may increase the risk of seizures, so patients with epilepsy or a history of seizures should use it carefully. Patients with lactose intolerance or a history of hypersensitivity to this medication, individuals under 18 years old, pregnant or nursing women should not take it. Dizziness, drowsiness, or visual disturbances may occur during treatment, requiring caution while driving or operating machinery. Hypersensitivity or severe skin reactions may occur; therefore, if symptoms such as rash, itching, or difficulty breathing appear, administration should be stopped immediately. Diabetic patients requiring blood sugar control should be vigilant about fluctuations in blood sugar and check blood sugar levels frequently if necessary. This medication may interact with other drugs, so it is essential to inform healthcare providers about any other medications being taken. In case of overdose, central nervous system symptoms and heart abnormalities may appear, necessitating immediate medical treatment. Pregnant or nursing women should not use this medication, and it is also considered unsafe for growing children or adolescents. During the treatment, exposure to strong sunlight or artificial ultraviolet light should be avoided, and if abnormal symptoms occur, a physician should be consulted immediately.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain of oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory problems accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, reduced urine output

Mild side effects

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

Store this medication in a tightly closed container to prevent air exposure, preferably at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C.

Appearance

Round film-coated tablets, white to pale yellow

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle