Levoable Tablet 500 mg (Levofloxacin Hydrate)

Adult dose

The usual dosage for adults is to take 250 to 750 mg of levofloxacin once daily orally. 1. Patients with normal kidney function (creatinine clearance exceeding 80 mL per minute) - Complex skin and soft tissue infections: 750 mg every 24 hours for 10 to 14 days - Community-acquired pneumonia: 500 mg every 24 hours for 7 days - Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis: 7 days - Acute sinusitis: 10 to 14 days - Chronic bacterial prostatitis: 28 days.

This medication can cause tendon-related problems such as tendonitis and tendon rupture. If pain or inflammation occurs in a tendon, discontinue use immediately and avoid exercise. Peripheral neuropathy and central nervous system adverse effects, such as dizziness, headache, anxiety, seizures, can occur, so consult a physician if such symptoms arise. Patients with myasthenia gravis may experience exacerbation of symptoms, making it safer not to use this medication. This medication is not to be administered to certain patients, such as those allergic to this medication or similar drugs, children, pregnant women, and patients with epilepsy. Elderly patients or those with impaired kidney function may experience more severe side effects, so caution should be exercised. Additionally, this medication can affect blood sugar control, so patients with diabetes should monitor their blood sugar levels frequently, and be aware of numerous drug interactions, informing healthcare providers of any other medications being taken. In case of overdose, central nervous system symptoms and cardiac irregularities can occur, requiring immediate medical attention. Finally, this medication may increase sensitivity to sunlight, so avoid strong sunlight or artificial UV exposure, and discontinue use if any skin abnormalities arise.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormality with cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), profound lethargy, sudden and severe headaches, lightning headaches, seizures, confusion of consciousness, vision disturbances, paralysis

Mild side effects

• Insomnia
• dizziness
• headache
• tremors
• anxiety
• depression
• hallucinations
• paranoia
• nervousness
• delirium

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. In addition, it is best to store the medication at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Pink oblong film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle