Levofloxacin 500 mg (Levofloxacin Hydrate)

Adult dose

For adults, levofloxacin is taken orally once a day in doses of 250 to 750 mg. In patients with normal kidney function (creatinine clearance exceeding 80 mL/min), depending on the indication, the doses are as follows: for complicated skin and soft tissue infections 750 mg every 24 hours for 10 to 14 days; for community-acquired pneumonia 500 mg every 24 hours for 7 days; for acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis 7 days; for acute sinusitis 10 to 14 days; for chronic

This drug may cause serious tendon-related side effects such as tendinitis and tendon ruptures; therefore, if you experience pain or inflammation in the tendon, you should stop using it immediately. This drug can cause peripheral neuropathy and central nervous system adverse reactions, so if symptoms like numbness, sensory abnormalities, confusion, or seizures occur, consult a doctor immediately. Patients with myasthenia gravis may experience exacerbation of symptoms while taking this drug, so it is safer not to use it. This drug is recommended to be used only when there are no alternative treatments for specific infections and should not be administered to pregnant or breastfeeding women or adolescents under 18 years of age. Elderly patients or those with impaired kidney function may have slowed excretion of this drug, thus requiring dose adjustment and caution. There may be an increased risk of seizures, so patients with a history of epilepsy or seizures should be especially cautious. Additionally, this drug may cause photosensitivity reactions, so avoid strong sunlight or UV exposure, and if skin rashes or blisters occur, stop using it immediately. This drug may affect blood sugar control; therefore, diabetic patients should frequently check their blood sugar levels and inform their doctor immediately if hypoglycemic symptoms occur. Cardiac-related side effects, such as arrhythmias or QT interval prolongation, may occur, so patients with heart disease should exercise caution. This drug may interact with other medications, especially anticoagulants, antacids, theophylline, and hypoglycemic agents, so consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any of these. If severe allergic reactions or skin adverse reactions occur during use, stop using it immediately and seek medical attention. In case of overdose, central nervous system symptoms and cardiac abnormalities may occur, thus requiring immediate treatment, and this drug is not removed by dialysis. Finally, use this drug only for the minimum duration required for treatment to prevent the development of resistant bacteria, and it is important to consult a specialist immediately if any unusual symptoms occur during use.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, paleness, severe swelling (edema), high fever accompanied by severe rash, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urine

Mild side effects

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

Store this drug in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture, and keep it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Thus, avoid storing it in places that are too hot or too cold, and always store the drug in a dry and cool place.

Appearance

Pink to light pink oblong film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle