Krabit Tablets 250 Milligrams (Levofloxacin)

Adult dose

Generally, for adults, levofloxacin is administered orally once daily at a dosage of 250–750 mg. For patients with normal renal function (creatinine clearance greater than 80 mL/min): - 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: for 7 days. - Acute sinusitis: for 10–14 days. - Chronic bacterial prostatitis: for 28 days.

This medication is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used for treating bacterial infections. While taking this medication, it is important to be cautious as serious side effects may occur such as tendon-related issues like tendonitis or tendon rupture, peripheral neuropathy, central nervous system anomalies, and exacerbation of severe myasthenia gravis. In particular, the risk of tendon rupture may increase, so if pain or inflammation occurs, discontinue use immediately and consult a physician. This medication should not be administered to patients with severe myasthenia gravis as it may exacerbate symptoms. It is safe not to use this medication in children and adolescents under 18, pregnant women or women who may become pregnant, breastfeeding mothers, and patients with epilepsy. Patients with severely impaired kidney function, central nervous system diseases or a history of seizures, elderly individuals, and diabetic patients should be administered this medication with caution. This medication can cause various side effects including skin rash, allergic reactions, gastrointestinal disturbances, liver dysfunction, blood disorders, muscle pain, and central nervous system symptoms. Symptoms should be reported to healthcare providers immediately. Additionally, this medication can interact with other drugs; caution is particularly advised when taken together with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, warfarin, theophylline, and hypoglycemic agents. During treatment, avoid excessive sun exposure, and if symptoms like dizziness or drowsiness occur, refrain from driving or operating machinery. In case of overdose, immediate emergency treatment is necessary due to the potential for central nervous system symptoms and cardiac arrhythmias. It is advisable to take this medication for only the minimum required duration for treatment, and if any abnormal symptoms occur during treatment, consult a physician immediately.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, shock, anaphylactic reactions, hypotensive shock, seizures, loss of consciousness, numbness, airway obstruction, serious skin reactions (Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, DRESS), severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, coughing and fever accompanying respiratory distress.

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air and moisture from entering, and it is safe to store it at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Maintaining proper temperature and sealing can help preserve the effectiveness of the medication over time.

Appearance

This medication is a pink, oblong film-coated tablet.

Package unit

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