Emroxin Tablets (Roxithromycin)

Adult dose

Adults: Administer 150㎎ (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 rarely cause serious skin reactions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, or acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis. If symptoms of progressive skin rash such as blisters or mucosal damage occur, the use of this medication should be discontinued immediately. This medication should not be used by individuals with an allergy to this medication or macrolide antibiotics. Additionally, patients taking specific medications such as terfenadine, astemizole, cisapride, or pimozide or those on ergots containing medications should not use it as well. Patients with impaired liver function or the elderly should exercise particular caution when using this medication. Careful administration is required when used with other antibiotics due to the possibility of resistance. This medication may prolong the QT interval by affecting cardiac electrical signals; therefore, patients with heart conditions or those taking certain heart medications should consult a physician before use. Patients with myasthenia gravis should be cautious as this medication may worsen symptoms. While taking this medication, patients should immediately consult healthcare personnel if they experience allergic reactions, breathing difficulties, severe skin rash, fever, blood abnormalities, liver function abnormalities, gastrointestinal issues, or cardiac symptoms. Severe diarrhea or abdominal pain may indicate pseudomembranous colitis and requires discontinuation and medical attention. This medication can interfere with the metabolism of several drugs in the liver, so patients should inform healthcare personnel of any medications they are taking. Pregnant women or those who may become pregnant should carefully consider the risks and benefits of using this medication, and nursing mothers should discontinue breastfeeding as this medication may be transferred to breast milk in small amounts. Dizziness or visual disturbances may occur, so caution is advised when operating machinery or driving. This medication should be stored out of reach of children, and transferring it to another container should be avoided as it may affect quality.

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, epigastric discomfort, dyspepsia, gastric pain, abdominal pain, abdominal distension, diarrhea, membranous colitis, loose stools, hemorrhagic colitis, bloody stools, pancreatitis, bronchospasm, cough, respiratory distress, abnormal chest X-ray, interstitial pneumonia, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, tongue numbness, paralysis, dysgeusia, ageusia, olfactory disturbances, anosmia, erythema multiforme, purpura, secondary infections due to overgrowth of non-susceptible bacteria, transient hearing loss, auditory impairment, visual disturbance, blurred vision, conjunctival injection, general malaise, weakness, palpitations, QT prolongation, ventricular tachycardia, arthralgia, epistaxis, menstrual irregularities, inflammation of oral and vaginal mucosa, hallucinations, confusion

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. It is also recommended to store it at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help preserve the effectiveness of the medication.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle