Hilroxythromycin Tablet

Adult dose

Adults: Administer 150 mg (potency) of roxithromycin orally twice daily, in the morning and evening before meals. For pneumonia, administer 300mg (potency) once daily before breakfast. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

This medication can cause severe skin reactions; if symptoms such as blistering or mucosal damage occur, use should be stopped immediately. Individuals allergic to this medication or similar antibiotics should not take it. It should not be combined with certain medications (terfenadine, astemizole, cisapride, pimozide, etc.) nor used with substances that cause vasoconstriction. Patients with poor liver function or the elderly should use this medication with special caution, and when taken with other antibiotics, attention should be paid to resistive problems. This medication may affect heart rhythm, so those with heart disease or on specific heart medications should be careful. This medication may worsen symptoms of muscle weakness, so patients with myasthenia gravis should consult their doctor before use. During use, various side effects may appear, including allergic reactions, blood abnormalities, liver dysfunction, digestive issues, severe diarrhea, pneumonia, neurological abnormalities, taste and smell disturbances, and skin rashes; any symptoms should be reported to healthcare professionals immediately. This medication should be used only for the necessary duration to prevent the occurrence of resistant bacteria, and individuals with liver damage should undergo regular liver function tests. Patients with poor kidney function do not require dosage adjustments. Due to numerous interactions with other drugs, those taking other medications should inform their doctor or pharmacist. Caution is especially necessary when taken alongside heart-related drugs, antihistamines, anticoagulants, immunosuppressants, or sedatives. Pregnant women or those likely to become pregnant should carefully consider the risks and benefits before using this medication, and nursing mothers should avoid this medication or cease breastfeeding if possible. The elderly may experience slower metabolism of the drug, but generally no dosage adjustment is necessary. This medication may cause dizziness or blurred vision, so caution should be taken when driving or operating machinery. Lastly, this medication should be stored in a safe place out of reach of children, and it should not be transferred to other containers.

Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, shock, anaphylactic shock, fever, rash, allergic skin reactions, angioedema, eosinophilia, agranulocytosis, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, cholestatic acute hepatitis, hepatocellular acute hepatitis, jaundice, elevated AST, elevated ALT, elevated ALP, elevated serum bilirubin, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, upper abdominal discomfort, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, abdominal distension, diarrhea, membranous colitis, loose stools, hemorrhagic colitis, bloody stools, pancreatitis, bronchospasm, cough, dyspnea, chest X-ray abnormalities, interstitial pneumonia, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, tongue numbness, paralysis, taste disorder, ageusia, olfactory disorder, anosmia, erythema multiforme, purpura, superinfection due to the overgrowth of non-susceptible pathogens, transient hearing loss, auditory impairment, visual impairment, blurred vision, conjunctival injection, generalized malaise, fatigue, palpitations, QT prolongation, ventricular tachycardia, arthralgia, epistaxis, menstrual irregularities, inflammation of oral and vaginal mucosa, superinfection by Candida, hallucinations, confusion

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. It is recommended to store it at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. This helps maintain the drug's effectiveness.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle