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Summary
- Main use
- Treatment of respiratory infections (acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
- Who takes it
- Adults
- Adult dose
- The usual adult dose is 1 tablet (366.69mg) of zabofloxacin once daily, taken orally with or without food. The recommended treatment duration is 5 days. No dose adjustment is required in patients with mild renal impairment.
Ingredients
- Manufacturer
- Dongwha Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Efficacy & effects
Treatment of respiratory infections (acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
- Acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- chronic bronchitis
- emphysema
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This medication is effective against a variety of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, such as Streptococcus pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, as well as atypical pathogens like Mycoplasma and Chlamydia. It is particularly used for acute bacterial exacerbations in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and is used selectively when other treatment methods are unavailable. It helps in the treatment of respiratory infections including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Therefore, this medication is used to improve the respiratory condition of patients in response to complex bacterial infections.
How to take
Adult dose
The usual adult dose is 1 tablet (366.69mg) of zabofloxacin once daily, taken orally with or without food. The recommended treatment duration is 5 days. No dose adjustment is required in patients with mild renal impairment.
Precautions
This medication is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections. This medication can cause serious side effects such as tendonitis or tendon rupture; therefore, it must be stopped immediately and a doctor consulted if pain or inflammation occurs. Patients with myasthenia gravis may experience worsened symptoms with this medication and should not use it. Its safety in children under 18 years of age and in pregnant or nursing women has not been established, so it should not be administered to them. Elderly patients or those with impaired renal function should use this medication with caution due to increased risk of side effects. It is advisable to avoid exposure to ultraviolet light or strong light while taking this medication. This medication may affect the central nervous system and can cause symptoms such as dizziness, anxiety, or hallucinations, so care should be taken when driving or operating machinery. If any neurological symptoms such as abnormal sensations, tingling, or numbness occur during treatment, a physician should be notified immediately. This medication can interact with certain drugs, so if you are taking other medications, be sure to inform the healthcare provider. If gastrointestinal symptoms like diarrhea or abdominal pain occur, consider the possibility of Clostridium difficile infection and consult with a healthcare provider immediately. This medication can cause fluctuations in blood sugar levels, so patients with diabetes should closely monitor their blood sugar. In case of overdose, it may induce vomiting or require measures such as gastric lavage, so be sure to adhere to the prescribed dosage. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers. If serious adverse reactions are suspected during medication, it should be stopped immediately, and a healthcare provider should be consulted.
Side effects
- Tendonitis
- tendon rupture
- peripheral neuropathy
- central nervous system effects
- exacerbation of myasthenia gravis
- tendon inflammation
- tendon tear
- hepatitis
- nasopharyngitis
- upper respiratory infection
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- acute pyelonephritis
- paronychia
- pneumonia
- myalgia
- flank pain
- decreased appetite
- diabetes
- hyperglycemia
- benign prostatic hyperplasia
- dizziness
- headache
- syncope
- sensory disturbances
- cerebral infarction
- CNS-derived dizziness
- tremor
- palpitations
- tachycardia
- nausea
- diarrhea
- vomiting
- constipation
- upper abdominal pain
- nausea
- abdominal discomfort
- dyspepsia
- gastric ulcer
- gastritis
- chest discomfort
- fever
- weakness
- facial swelling
- fatigue
- influenza-like illness
- foreign body sensation
- insomnia
- sleep disorders
- rash
- itching
- urticaria
- erythema
- orthostatic hypotension
- increased gamma-glutamyl transferase
- increased aspartate aminotransferase
- increased alanine aminotransferase
- increased urinary glucose
- weight gain
- increased blood bilirubin
- abnormal chest X-ray
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- voice disorder
- hemoptysis
- cough
- runny nose
- shortness of breath
- anaphylactic shock
- anaphylactic reactions
- tremors
- anxiety
- photophobia
- confusion
- hallucinations
- obsession
- depression
- nightmares
- suicidal thoughts
- suicide
- diarrhea caused by Clostridium difficile
- mucocutaneous syndrome
- toxic epidermal necrolysis
- sensory reduction
- sensory impairment
- frailty
- rash
- urticaria
- itching
- aortic aneurysm
- aortic dissection
- heart valve regurgitation
- heart valve insufficiency
Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.
Storage
This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air or moisture infiltration, and it is safe to keep it at room temperature between 1℃ and 30℃. Proper storage will maintain the medication's effectiveness over time.
Appearance and packaging
Appearance
Blue oval film-coated tablet
Package unit
20 tablets (5 tablets/Alu-Alu packaging X 4)
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