Terabid Tablets (Ofloxacin)

Adult dosage

○ The usual adult dose is 300～600 mg of ofloxacin per day, divided into 2～3 doses. ○ For leprosy, take 400～600 mg of this medicine per day, divided into 2～3 doses. In principle, it should be used in combination with other antileprosy drugs. The dose may be adjusted appropriately according to age and symptoms.

This drug is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that can cause serious adverse reactions such as tendinitis, tendon rupture, peripheral neuropathy, and central nervous system effects. If such symptoms occur, use should be discontinued immediately, and it should not be administered to patients with severe myasthenia gravis. Additionally, caution is necessary for the elderly, patients with decreased kidney function, and those taking corticosteroids, as the risk of tendon rupture may increase. It may cause various side effects such as hypersensitivity reactions, impaired kidney and liver function, gastrointestinal issues, blood abnormalities, neurological disorders, and skin reactions, so if unusual symptoms arise, consult healthcare professionals immediately. Particularly, due to the risk of seizures, patients with a history of seizure disorders should be administered with caution, and liver and kidney function tests are needed during long-term treatment. Adequate hydration is essential during treatment, and caution should be taken regarding neurological adverse reactions such as dizziness when driving or operating machinery. This medication may interact with specific drugs, so if you are taking other medications, be sure to inform your healthcare provider. It should not be given to pregnant or breastfeeding women, growing children, and adolescents, and should be used with caution in the elderly. When stored, keep it in a place out of reach of children, and it is safe not to change containers.

Tendinitis, tendon rupture, peripheral neuropathy, central nervous system effects, exacerbation of myasthenia gravis, anaphylactic shock, anaphylactic reactions, rash, itching, redness, swelling, fever, warmth sensation, blisters, erythema, photosensitivity reactions, hematuria, acute renal failure, kidney stones, interstitial nephritis, increased BUN, elevated serum creatinine, jaundice, liver failure, elevated AST, elevated ALT, elevated ALP, increased γ-GTP, elevated total bilirubin, cholestatic jaundice, fulminant hepatitis, membranous colitis, colitis with blood in stool, abdominal pain, frequent diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, gastrointestinal discomfort, diarrhea, cirrhosis, loss of appetite, gastric and abdominal pain, dyspepsia, chest pain, thirst, taste disturbance, stomatitis, glossitis, abdominal distension, constipation, dysphagia, gastrointestinal hemorrhage, oral mucosal pain, intestinal perforation, anemia, leukopenia, decreased hemoglobin, reduced hematocrit, thrombocytopenia, eosinophilia, agranulocytosis, thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, petechiae and purpura, prolonged prothrombin time, reversible bone marrow suppression, lymphopenia, neutropenia, increased ESR, insomnia, dizziness, headache, seizures, tremors, numbness, peripheral neuropathy, visual disturbances, auditory disturbances, hallucinations, drowsiness, nervousness, sleep disorders, confusion, anxiety, depression, restlessness, hyperactivity, delirium, seizures, nightmares, paranoia, disorientation, attention deficit, memory impairment, delirium, suicidal thoughts, suicide, perceptual disturbances, olfactory and balance sensory disturbances, ataxia, aphasia, heaviness of head, mucous membrane syndrome, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, Riel syndrome, arthralgia, myalgia, muscle weakness, myositis, fatigue, elevated CPK, increased myoglobin, rhabdomyolysis, pharyngitis, dyspnea, bronchospasm, allergic pneumonia, epistaxis, stridor, fever, cough, abnormal chest X-ray, eosinophilia, interstitial pneumonia, cerebral thrombosis, pulmonary edema, tachycardia, hypertension, hypotension, palpitations, vasodilation, circulatory collapse, prolonged QT interval, ventricular tachycardia, dysuria, polyuria, urinary retention, anuria, polyuria, hematuria, urinary storage, pyuria, diabetes, proteinuria, alkaline urine, vulvovaginitis, vaginal candidiasis, increased vaginal discharge, pruritus of female external genitalia, menstrual irregularities, uterine cramps, female genital rash, pain, irritation, burning sensation, hypoglycemic symptoms, limb pain, malaise, fever, drowsiness, nausea, facial flushing, facial swelling, slurred speech, numbness, loss of directional sense, dizziness

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent entry of air or moisture. It is also advisable to store it at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C.

Appearance

White to off-white round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle