Roximide 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. Adjust the dose appropriately according to age and symptoms.

This drug may rarely cause serious skin reactions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, and acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, and usage should be discontinued immediately if progressive rashes such as blisters or mucosal damage occur. It should not be administered to patients who are allergic to antibiotics in the same class or those taking certain medications. For example, patients taking terfenadine, astemizole, cisapride, pimozide, ergot alkaloids, or mizolastine may be at risk if they use this drug. Patients with impaired liver function or the elderly should use this drug cautiously. Additionally, when used in combination with other antibiotics, issues of resistance and the possibility of cardiac rhythm disturbances should be considered, and caution is needed in patients with myasthenia gravis as symptoms may worsen. This drug can rarely cause severe allergic reactions such as anaphylactic shock, and administration should be discontinued immediately if symptoms like fever, rash, or skin swelling appear. Blood tests may show decreased white blood cell or platelet counts or liver function abnormalities, so patients should consult with healthcare providers if they experience any unusual symptoms. Gastrointestinal side effects may include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea; if severe diarrhea or bloody stools occur, drug usage should be stopped immediately. Serious intestinal conditions such as pseudomembranous colitis may develop, so caution is necessary. Respiratory symptoms such as bronchospasm or interstitial pneumonia can rarely occur; if these symptoms appear, treatment should be discontinued and appropriate measures taken. This drug may cause neurological symptoms such as drowsiness, headache, dizziness, altered taste, and smell, so caution is necessary during driving or operating machinery. It may affect the heart, so patients with congenital heart rhythm abnormalities or those taking certain antiarrhythmic medications should consult a specialist before use. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should only use this drug when necessary, as it may affect the fetus or newborn, and breastfeeding should be discontinued if possible. This drug may interact with other medications, so patients should inform healthcare providers of any other drugs they are taking. Children and the elderly may require dosage adjustments, especiall children should avoid excessive dosing. This drug should be kept out of reach of children and not transferred to other containers 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, elevated serum bilirubin, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, discomfort in the upper abdomen, 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, taste alteration, ageusia, olfactory disturbance, anosmia, erythema multiforme, purpura, superinfection due to excessive growth of non-sensitive pathogens, transient hearing loss, auditory dysfunction, visual impairment, blurred vision, ocular congestion, generalized malaise, weakness, palpitations, QT prolongation, ventricular tachycardia, arthralgia, nasal bleeding, menstrual irregularities, inflammation of the oral and vaginal mucosa, hallucinations, confusion

This drug may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly closed container. It is advisable to keep the storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius to maintain the drug's efficacy for a longer time.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle