Cravocin 250 mg (Levofloxacin Hemihydrate)

Adult dose

Typically, for adults, Levofloxacin is administered orally once daily at a dose of 250 to 750 mg. 1. Patients with normal kidney function (creatinine clearance over 80 mL/min) - Complicated skin and soft tissue infections: 750 mg at 24-hour intervals for 10 to 14 days - Community-acquired pneumonia: 500 mg at 24-hour intervals for 7 days - Acute bacterial exacerbations of chronic bronchitis: administered for 7 days - Acute sinusitis: 10

This drug can cause tendon-related side effects such as tendonitis and tendon rupture, so if there is pain or inflammation in the tendon, use should be discontinued immediately. There is a risk of peripheral neuropathy or central nervous system issues, as well as worsening of myasthenia gravis, so if these symptoms appear, discontinuation and consultation with a doctor is necessary. It is recommended not to use this drug in patients with severe myasthenia gravis. This drug is to be used only for specific bacterial infections and is best administered only when no other treatment options are available. Caution is especially needed for elderly patients, patients with impaired kidney function, and those using corticosteroids, as the risk of tendon rupture increases. This drug may increase the risk of seizures, so patients with a history of epilepsy or convulsions should use it with caution. Additionally, this medication should not be administered to patients with hypersensitivity to it or similar drugs, pregnant or nursing women, adolescents under 18 years old, or patients with epilepsy. During treatment, care should be taken to avoid excessive exposure to sunlight or artificial ultraviolet light, and if symptoms of skin rash or hypersensitivity appear, use should be discontinued immediately. Symptoms such as dizziness, drowsiness, and visual disturbances may occur; therefore, caution should be taken while driving or operating machinery. This drug may interact with other medications, so especially when used in conjunction with antacids, iron preparations, calcium supplements, theophylline, anticoagulants, and diabetes medications, consultation with a physician or pharmacist is advisable. Due to the possibility of blood sugar disturbances, diabetic patients should carefully monitor their blood sugar levels. Patients with heart issues or aortic aneurysms, and those with heart valve abnormalities should consult a doctor before using this medication, and if relevant symptoms appear, immediate medical attention is needed. In case of overdose, there is a risk of central nervous system symptoms and heart problems, so immediate treatment and monitoring are required. This drug is not safe for use in children and adolescents of growth age. Elderly individuals require dose adjustments and monitoring due to the possibility of elevated drug concentration from impaired kidney function.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), profound fatigue, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, altered consciousness, vision abnormalities, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

• Nausea
• diarrhea
• vaginitis
• insomnia
• abdominal pain
• bloating
• itching
• dizziness
• rash
• dyspepsia

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is important to maintain a storage temperature of 1 to 30 degrees Celsius (room temperature). This will help to preserve the drug's efficacy for an extended period.

Appearance

Light pink rectangular film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle