Hiroxine Tablet 500 mg (Levofloxacin Hydrate)

Adult dose

Typically, adults take levofloxacin 250–750 mg orally once daily. For patients with normal renal function, the dosing may be as follows: - 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

This drug is a fluoroquinolone class antibiotic used for the treatment of various infections. However, it can cause serious side effects such as tendonitis or tendon rupture, and nerve damage, so caution is required. Particularly in patients with myasthenia gravis, symptoms may worsen, and administration should be avoided. If tendon pain or inflammation or neurological abnormalities occur, the medication should be immediately discontinued and excessive exercise or activity should be avoided. This drug is not to be used in adolescents under 18 years of age, during pregnancy, or while breastfeeding. Patients with epilepsy or a history of seizures may also have an increased risk of seizures when taking this drug, so caution is necessary. Additionally, patients with severely impaired renal function, the elderly, and those with central nervous system diseases should use this medication with care. This medication may affect absorption if taken with aluminum, magnesium-containing antacids, iron supplements, and calcium supplements, therefore, adequate time intervals should be kept. The risk of side effects may increase when combined with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, certain antihyperglycemic agents, or anticoagulants, so consultation with a healthcare professional is advised. Dizziness, drowsiness, and visual disturbances may occur during usage, so caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. Rarely, skin rashes, hives, severe allergic reactions, liver or kidney function abnormalities, and blood abnormalities may occur so any unusual symptoms should be reported to a healthcare provider immediately. Long-term or excessive use of this medication may lead to central nervous system symptoms or cardiac rhythm abnormalities, so it is crucial to adhere to the prescribed dosage and regimen. Finally, while on this medication, exposure to strong sunlight or artificial UV light should be avoided, and if photosensitivity reactions are suspected, the medication should be discontinued.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, hypersensitivity reactions, anaphylactic reactions, cardiovascular collapse, hypotensive shock, seizures, loss of consciousness, numbness, angioedema, airway obstruction, dyspnea, severe skin adverse reactions (severe rash, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes), tendonitis, tendon rupture, peripheral neuropathy, central nervous system effects, exacerbation of myasthenia gravis, convulsions, seizures, severe

Mild side effects

• Nausea
• diarrhea
• vulvovaginitis
• insomnia
• abdominal pain
• bloating
• itching
• dizziness
• rash
• indigestion

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect from air and moisture and should be kept at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help maintain the medication's effectiveness and allow for safe usage.

Appearance

Pink rectangular film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle