Roxithromycin Tablets (Roxithromycin)

Adult dose

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

This medication can rarely cause serious skin conditions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, and acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, which are severe blistering skin reactions. If such symptoms occur, discontinue the medication immediately. Those allergic to this medication or with hypersensitivity to macrolide antibiotics should not use it. Patients currently taking specific drugs such as terfenadine, astemizole, cisapride, or pimozide, as well as those on ergot alkaloids or mizolastine, should not use this medication. Caution is required for patients with poor liver function, elderly patients, and when used with other antibiotics. Special care is needed for those with prolonged QT intervals or a risk of arrhythmia due to possible cardiac effects. This medication may exacerbate symptoms in patients with myasthenia gravis. During use, various side effects may occur, including allergic reactions, blood abnormalities, liver function abnormalities, gastrointestinal issues, respiratory problems, neurological symptoms, sensory disturbances, skin reactions, and visual or auditory impairments. If severe diarrhea or abdominal pain occurs, discontinue use immediately and consult a physician. This medication should only be used for the minimum necessary duration to prevent resistance, and patients with liver dysfunction should have regular check-ups. Interactions with multiple medications may occur, so patients should inform their doctor or pharmacist of any current medications. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should use this medication with caution, and nursing mothers should avoid its use or discontinue breastfeeding if possible. Elderly patients can use it without special dosage adjustment, but if dizziness or visual disturbances occur, they should avoid operating machinery or driving. Finally, this medication should be kept out of reach of children and not transferred to another container for safety.

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, increased serum bilirubin, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, discomfort in the stomach, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, abdominal distension, diarrhea, membranous colitis, loose stools, hemorrhagic colitis, bloody stools, pancreatitis, bronchospasm, cough, shortness of breath, abnormal chest X-ray, interstitial pneumonia, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, tongue numbness, paralysis, dysgeusia, ageusia, olfactory disturbances, loss of smell, polymorphic erythema, purpura, superinfection due to overgrowth of non-susceptible pathogens, transient hearing loss, auditory impairment, visual disturbances, blurred vision, conjunctival injection, general malaise, weakness, palpitations, QT prolongation, ventricular tachycardia, arthralgia, nasal bleeding, menstrual irregularities, inflammation of oral and vaginal mucous membranes, hallucinations, confusion

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air and moisture exposure, and the storage temperature should be maintained between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. Proper storage will help maintain the medication's efficacy and safety over time.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle