Samsung Levofloxacin Tablet 100 mg (Levofloxacin Hydrate)

Adult dose

The usual adult dosage for levofloxacin is 100 mg orally, 2 to 3 times a day. For patients with severe or insufficient response, 200 mg may be administered, 3 times a day. Adjustments may be made based on age and symptoms.

This medication is used as a fluoroquinolone antibiotic for the treatment of various bacterial infections. However, it requires caution as serious side effects such as tendonitis or tendon rupture, peripheral neuropathy, central nervous system adverse effects, and exacerbation of severe myasthenia gravis may occur. In particular, if such serious side effects appear, immediate discontinuation of this medication is necessary, and other drugs of the same class should not be used. It is unsafe to administer this medication to patients with a history of severe myasthenia gravis. This drug is recommended to be used in the treatment of acute bacterial sinusitis, acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, uncomplicated urinary tract infections, acute otitis media, but only when there are no alternative treatment options available. For the elderly, patients with impaired renal function, organ transplant recipients, and those using corticosteroids, the risk of tendon rupture is increased, so co-administration should be avoided. Additionally, this drug may affect the central nervous system, so patients with seizure risk or history of convulsions should also be used cautiously. This medication should not be used by patients with a history of hypersensitivity to it or a history of tendonitis or tendon rupture, adolescents under 18 years of age, pregnant or nursing women, or patients with epilepsy. While taking this medication, various side effects such as nausea, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, rash, myalgia, tendinitis, tendon rupture, severe allergic reactions may occur, so if any abnormal symptoms appear, immediate consultation with medical personnel is necessary. In particular, if serious skin reactions or symptoms such as difficulty breathing or low blood pressure occur, immediate discontinuation of the medication is necessary and urgent treatment is required. This drug may interact with other medications; therefore, caution is required when used with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, hypoglycemic agents, anticoagulants, antacids, and it may be necessary to adjust dosing intervals or amounts. When taking this medication, avoid strong sunlight or exposure to artificial UV rays, and be cautious of accidents due to dizziness or drowsiness while driving or operating machinery. It is recommended that women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, and nursing women, not use this drug. It should not be administered to children and adolescents who are growing. In case of overdose, central nervous system symptoms and cardiac side effects may occur, so immediate medical treatment should be sought, and this drug is not removed by hemodialysis. It is important to take this medication for the minimum required duration to prevent the occurrence of bacterial resistance, and to take it exactly as directed by a physician.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, acute renal failure, jaundice, acute liver necrosis, acute liver failure, severe hepatitis, liver dysfunction, confusion, lightning headache, seizures, visual disturbances, paralysis, severe edema, increased blood pressure, tendonitis, tendon rupture, peripheral neuropathy, central nervous system effects, exacerbation of severe myasthenia gravis, severe allergic reactions, severe skin reactions (Stevens-Johnson syndrome,

Mild side effects

Insomnia, dizziness, headache, tremor, anxiety, depression, psychotic reactions (hallucinations, paranoia, hyperactivity, delirium, disorientation, attention deficits, nightmares, etc.), agitation, confusion, visual and auditory disturbances, taste and smell disorders, tinnitus, sensory abnormalities, sensory deficit, weakness, palpitations, leukopenia, anemia, decreased hemoglobin, decreased hematocrit, increased eosinophils, pancytopenia, hemolytic anemia.

This medication must be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius, to retain the drug's effectiveness and safety for as long as possible.

Appearance

Pale yellow round film-coated tablet

Package unit

Domestic use - 30 tablets/bottle, Domestic use - 500 tablets/bottle