Joyroxin 400 mg (Moxifloxacin Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

As moxifloxacin, take 400 mg once daily, orally whole with sufficient water, regardless of meals. No dosage adjustment is necessary for patients with renal impairment. The duration of treatment should be determined by the severity of the infection or the clinical response, with the recommended durations as follows: - Acute sinusitis: 7 days - Acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis: 5 days - Community-acquired pneumonia: 10 days - Uncomplicated skin and soft tissue infections: 7 days

This drug is an antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial infections. When taking this drug, severe tendon problems such as tendonitis or tendon rupture may occur, so if there is pain or inflammation in the tendon, you should stop taking it immediately and consult a doctor. Additionally, symptoms such as peripheral neuropathy or central nervous system disturbances, for example, dizziness, confusion, or seizures may appear, so you should inform a doctor immediately if any of these symptoms occur. Patients with myasthenia gravis may experience worsening symptoms with this drug and should not use it. This drug is not to be administered to certain patients including children under 18 years old, pregnant women, nursing mothers, and patients with severe liver impairment. Patients with heart conditions or a history of prolonged QT interval, patients with hypokalemia, and individuals with arrhythmia symptoms should use this drug with caution. This drug may affect liver function, so if symptoms of jaundice or hepatitis appear, you should stop taking it immediately and consult a doctor. It is advisable to avoid exposure to ultraviolet light or strong sunlight while taking this drug. Additionally, blood sugar levels may become unstable, so diabetic patients should closely monitor their blood sugar levels. This drug may interact with other medications, so if you are taking other medications, be sure to inform your doctor or pharmacist. In the case of overdose, appropriate treatment including cardiac function tests may be required, so you should visit a medical institution immediately. When storing this drug, keep it out of reach of children and do not transfer it to other containers for safety. Finally, it is important to consult healthcare professionals immediately if any adverse reactions or uncomfortable symptoms occur during the use of this drug.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• severe swelling (edema)
• chest tightness
• difficulty breathing
• cold sweat
• paleness
• anaphylaxis
• shock
• severe rash with fever
• blisters

Mild side effects

• Nervousness
• psychomotor agitation/anxiety
• emotional instability
• depression
• hallucinations
• depersonalization
• psychotic reactions
• headache
• dizziness
• sensory disturbances

This drug should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air and moisture from entering, and it is preferable to store it at room temperature between 1 and 25 degrees Celsius. This helps maintain the medication's effectiveness for a longer duration.

Appearance

Red rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

25 tablets/PTP [(5 tablets/PTP x 5)]