Krabit Tablet 500 mg (Levofloxacin)

Adult dose

The usual adult dosage of levofloxacin is 250–750 mg orally once daily. 1. For patients with normal renal function (creatinine clearance over 80 mL per minute) - Complicated skin and soft tissue infections: 750 mg every 24 hours for 10–14 days. - Community-acquired pneumonia: 500 mg every 24 hours for 7 days. - Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis: 7 days. - Acute sinusitis: 10–14 days. - Chronic bacterial prostatitis: 28 days.

This medicine can cause tendon-related diseases such as tendonitis or tendon rupture; hence, you should stop using it immediately if you experience pain or inflammation in the tendons. Peripheral neuropathy or central nervous system abnormal symptoms may also occur, and treatment should be stopped immediately if symptoms of neurologic abnormalities arise. This medicine should not be used in patients with myasthenia gravis as it may worsen symptoms. This medicine is used only for specific infections and should only be administered when there are no other treatment options available. Care should be taken in elderly patients or those with impaired renal function, as the risk of side effects may increase due to higher drug concentrations. It should not be administered to pregnant or breastfeeding women, or to growing children or adolescents. Patients with a history of seizures or convulsions should use it cautiously, as the risk of seizures may increase. Be sure to inform your healthcare provider if you're taking specific anti-inflammatory drugs or blood glucose-lowering medications, as interactions may occur. Allergic reactions or severe allergy symptoms such as rashes or breathing difficulties may arise, so if you experience such symptoms, stop using the medication immediately. This medicine can cause photosensitivity reactions, so avoid exposure to strong sunlight or artificial UV rays. Dizziness or drowsiness may occur when driving or operating machinery, so caution is advised. Regular blood tests or liver function tests are important for early detection of abnormal reactions. In case of overdose, central nervous system symptoms and cardiac side effects may appear, so seek medical attention immediately. This medicine can cause severe skin reactions or aortic disorders in some patients; therefore, if you notice related symptoms, you should promptly seek medical care.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor → severe allergic reaction. Severe rash accompanied by high fever, blisters, painful lesions of the mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes → severe skin adverse reactions. Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, cough + respiratory abnormalities accompanied by fever → respiratory problems. Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy → liver dysfunction (jaundice). Sudden and...

Mild side effects

Insomnia, dizziness, headache, tremors, anxiety, depression, psychiatric reactions (hallucinations, paranoia, irritability, delirium, disorientation, attention deficits, nightmares, sleep disorders, suicidal thoughts, etc.), agitation, confusion, visual and auditory disturbances, taste and smell disorders, auditory hallucinations, mania, sensory abnormalities, sensory loss, sensory disorders, weakness, palpitations, elevated BUN and serum creatinine, nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, loss of appetite, abdominal pain.

Store this medicine in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This will help to preserve the effectiveness of the medication for a long time.

Appearance

This medicine is a peach-colored oblong film-coated tablet.

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP x 3), 100 tablets/bottle