Roxithron 150 mg (Roxithromycin)

Adult dose

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

This medication can rarely cause serious skin reactions, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, and acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, so if any symptoms such as skin blisters or mucosal damage occur, discontinue use immediately. This medication should not be used by individuals allergic to it or to macrolide antibiotics, those taking certain medications (terfenadine, astemizole, cisapride, pimodizole, etc.), or those taking ergot alkaloids or mizolastine. Extra caution is needed for patients with impaired liver function, elderly patients, and when combined with other antibiotics. Particularly, as it may affect cardiac rhythm, individuals with heart conditions or those taking certain antiarrhythmics should consult their physician. This medication may cause serious allergic reactions such as anaphylaxis and may present various side effects including fever, rash, blood abnormalities, liver function abnormalities, gastrointestinal disturbances, pneumonia, neurological symptoms, alterations in taste and smell, and hearing issues. If severe diarrhea or abdominal pain occurs during treatment, inform medical staff immediately as it may indicate serious bowel conditions such as pseudomembranous colitis. This medication can interfere with the metabolism of other drugs in the liver, potentially increasing their blood levels, so be cautious when taking it with certain medications to avoid the risk of side effects. Women who are pregnant or possibly pregnant should carefully consider the risks and benefits of taking this medication, and nursing mothers are advised to discontinue breastfeeding. Dizziness or visual disturbances may occur, so caution is advised when driving or operating machinery while taking this medication. Lastly, this medication should be stored out of reach of children and not transferred into other containers.

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, elevated serum bilirubin, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, stomach pain, abdominal pain, abdominal distension, diarrhea, pseudomembranous colitis, loose stools, hemorrhagic colitis, bloody stools, pancreatitis, bronchospasm, cough, dyspnea, abnormal chest X-ray, interstitial pneumonia, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, tongue numbness, paralysis, dysgeusia, ageusia, olfactory disturbance, anosmia, erythema multiforme, purpura, overgrowth of non-susceptible pathogens, secondary infection, transient hearing loss, auditory dysfunction, visual impairment, blurred vision, conjunctival hyperemia, generalized malaise, weakness, palpitations, QT prolongation, ventricular tachycardia, arthralgia, epistaxis, menstrual irregularities, inflammation of the oral and vaginal mucosa, hallucinations, confusion

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container that does not allow air to pass through, preferably at room temperature between 1 degrees and 30 degrees Celsius. This storage method will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication and prevent degradation.

Appearance

White round tablet with a convex shape on both sides

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle