Levoef Tablet (Levofloxacin)

Adult dose

Typically, adults should take 100 mg of levofloxacin orally 2 to 3 times a day. For severe or insufficiently responding patients, 200 mg is administered three times a day. The dosage should be adjusted according to age and symptoms.

This medication can cause tendon-related disorders such as tendinitis and tendon rupture, and if these symptoms occur, use should be stopped immediately. Additionally, peripheral neuropathy or central nervous system adverse effects may also occur, so caution is required. Patients with severe myasthenia gravis should not use this medication as it may worsen their symptoms. This medication is not administered to children and adolescents under 18 years of age, as well as to pregnant or breastfeeding women. Patients with epilepsy or a history of seizures should also avoid or use it cautiously. Elderly patients or those with reduced kidney function may have increased drug concentrations, so attention should be paid to dosing and intervals. This medication may interact with certain drugs, so caution is needed when taken with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, anticoagulants, and hypoglycemic agents. During use, photosensitivity reactions may occur, so exposure to strong sunlight or artificial ultraviolet light should be avoided. Dizziness, drowsiness, and vision impairment may occur, so caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. Various side effects such as cardiovascular adverse reactions, liver dysfunction, blood abnormalities, and gastrointestinal disorders may occur, so immediate consultation with healthcare professionals is necessary if symptoms arise. In case of overdose, central nervous system symptoms and cardiac rhythm disorders may appear, requiring immediate emergency treatment, as this medication is not removed by hemodialysis. During the use of this medication, if pain or inflammation occurs, rest should be taken, and strenuous exercise should be avoided. Diabetic patients who require blood glucose control should monitor changes in blood glucose levels closely. Patients who have had hypersensitivity reactions to this medication or have experienced serious side effects from this medication or similar medications in the past should not use it.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, paleness, severe rashes with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, mucosal pain in the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, cough with fever indicating respiratory abnormalities, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, altered consciousness, vision disturbances, paralysis, urination.

Mild side effects

Insomnia, dizziness, headache, tremors, anxiety, depression, psychotic reactions (hallucinations, paranoia, irritability, delirium, disorientation, attention deficits, nightmares, sleep disorders, suicidal thoughts, etc.), restlessness, confusion, visual and auditory disturbances, taste and smell disorders, auditory hallucinations, sensory disturbances, sensory loss, sensory disorders, weakness, palpitations, nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, appetite loss, abdominal pain, abdominal bloating, dyspepsia, stomatitis, tongue.

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air and moisture. It is recommended to maintain a storage temperature in a range between 1 degree and 30 degrees at room temperature.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle