Levotra Tablet (Levofloxacin Hemihydrate)

Adult dose

Typically, for adults, Levofloxacin is administered as 100mg orally 2 to 3 times a day. In cases of severe infection or insufficient response, 200mg should be administered 3 times a day. Dosage should be adjusted according to age and symptoms.

This drug belongs to a specific group of antibiotics and serious side effects may occur, so caution is needed. First, this drug can exacerbate tendonitis or tendon rupture, nerve damage, central nervous system issues, and muscle weakness disorders. If these symptoms occur, the medication should be stopped immediately, and it should not be taken again. Especially for patients with a history of muscle weakness disorders, it is advisable not to use this drug. Second, this drug is used for treating specific infections, but it should only be used when no other treatment options are available. Third, while taking this drug, there is a risk of tendonitis or tendon rupture, so if pain or inflammation occurs, the medication should be stopped immediately, and rest should be taken. It is also advisable to avoid taking it with corticosteroids. Fourth, patients with severe muscle weakness, significantly reduced kidney function, or a history of seizures should use this drug cautiously, as the risk of seizures may increase. Fifth, this drug may cause specific allergic reactions or serious skin reactions, liver and kidney dysfunction, blood disorders, gastrointestinal issues, etc., so immediate consultation with healthcare professionals is needed if symptoms occur. Sixth, this drug can interact with other medications, so if there are any other medications being taken, it must be disclosed, especially with blood glucose regulators, anticoagulants, and anti-inflammatory agents due to increased caution. Seventh, pregnant women, nursing mothers, and growing children or adolescents should not take this drug. Eighth, elderly individuals may have a higher risk of side effects due to decreased kidney function, requiring dose adjustments and caution. Finally, an overdose of this drug may cause central nervous system symptoms and heart problems, so the prescribed dose must be adhered to, and immediate clinical attention is required if abnormal symptoms appear.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/eye mucosa, 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, altered consciousness, vision abnormalities, paralysis, urination.

Mild side effects

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

This drug should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is advisable to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature.

Appearance

White to off-white round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle