Roxitab (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 as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

This medication can rarely cause serious skin reactions like Stevens-Johnson syndrome or toxic epidermal necrolysis. If such symptoms occur, you must stop taking it immediately. Those allergic to this medication or macrolide antibiotics should not use it. Additionally, individuals taking certain medications such as terfenadine, astemizole, cisapride, pimozide, ergot alkaloids, and mizolastine should avoid using it. Patients with poor liver function or the elderly should use this medication with caution, and care should be taken for cross-resistance when used with other macrolide antibiotics. It may affect heart rate, so caution is necessary for patients with heart conditions or those taking related medications. Patients with myasthenia gravis should be careful as symptoms may worsen. This medication can cause various side effects such as allergic reactions, blood abnormalities, liver dysfunction, gastrointestinal issues, severe colitis, pneumonia, neurological issues, taste and smell changes, skin rashes, hearing impairment, etc. If diarrhea or abdominal pain is severe, discontinue use immediately and consult a healthcare professional. When using this medication, it is recommended to administer it for the smallest necessary duration for infection prevention, and patients with liver dysfunction should undergo regular liver function tests. There is no need for dose adjustment in patients with poor kidney function. This medication can interact with several drugs, so if you are taking other medications, make sure to inform your healthcare provider. Take special care when used with blood pressure medications, antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants, immunosuppressants, and sedatives. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should use this medication with caution; during breastfeeding, it is advisable to avoid use or discontinue breastfeeding if possible. The elderly can also use it without specific dose adjustments but should be closely monitored. This medication may cause dizziness or blurred vision, so caution is advised when driving or operating machinery. Lastly, this medication 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 liver injury, hepatocellular acute liver injury, jaundice, increased AST, increased ALT, increased ALP, elevated serum bilirubin, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, gastric discomfort, abdominal pain, abdominal bloating, diarrhea, pseudomembranous colitis, loose stools, hemorrhagic colitis, blood in stool, pancreatitis, bronchospasm, cough, dyspnea, abnormal chest X-ray, interstitial pneumonia, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, tongue numbness, paralysis, dysgeusia, ageusia, olfactory dysfunction, anosmia, erythema multiforme, purpura, superinfection due to overgrowth of non-susceptible pathogens, transient hearing loss, auditory impairment, vision disturbance, blurred vision, conjunctival injection, generalized malaise, weakness, palpitations, QT prolongation, ventricular tachycardia, arthralgia, nasal bleeding, menstrual irregularities, inflammation of oral and vaginal mucosa, hallucinations, confusion

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air from entering, at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way helps maintain the effectiveness of the medication for a long time.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle