Krabactor Tablets (Levofloxacin Hemihydrate)

Adult dose

The usual adult dosage of levofloxacin is 100 mg taken orally 2 to 3 times a day. For patients with severe conditions or insufficient efficacy, it is administered as 200 mg 3 times a day. The dosage may be adjusted according to age and symptoms.

This drug is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used for treating bacterial infections. Symptoms such as tendonitis or tendon rupture, peripheral neuropathy, and central nervous system abnormalities may occur while taking this drug, and you must stop taking it immediately if these symptoms appear. Patients with myasthenia gravis may experience worsening symptoms when using this drug, so it should not be used. Caution is advised for elderly patients, those with impaired renal function, and those taking corticosteroids due to an increased risk of tendon rupture. Additionally, this drug should not be administered to children, adolescents under 18, pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, or patients with epilepsy. There is a risk of seizures while taking this drug, so patients with a history of seizures or central nervous system disorders should use it with caution. Allergic reactions, severe allergic reactions, and photosensitivity reactions may occur, so it is important to avoid sun exposure and stop taking the drug immediately if any unusual symptoms occur. This drug can cause side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, and visual disturbances, which may affect driving or operating machinery. Moreover, it can cause adverse reactions in various organs such as the liver, kidneys, blood, and skin, and consultation with a healthcare professional is advised if any unusual symptoms occur. This drug may interact with other medications, so you must inform your healthcare provider of any medications you are currently taking, especially if they include hypoglycemic agents, anticoagulants, or antacids. In cases of overdose, central nervous system symptoms and heart abnormalities may arise, and you should visit a medical institution for appropriate treatment immediately. Finally, this drug has not established safety in growing children, and dosage adjustments may be necessary for the elderly due to decreased renal function.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, clamminess, pallor, hypotension, respiratory distress, chest constriction, a sense of pressure in the chest, hypotensive shock, seizures, loss of consciousness, numbness, vascular edema, airway obstruction, hives, rapid heartbeat, dysphagia, severe allergic reactions, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, painful mucous membranes in the mouth/eyes, severe skin adverse reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing.

Mild side effects

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

This drug should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air intrusion and kept at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. This storage method helps maintain the efficacy of the medication.

Appearance

Yellow round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle