Levofloxacin Tablets (Levofloxacin Hemihydrate)

Adult dose

Typically, for adults, levofloxacin is taken at a dose of 100 mg orally 2 to 3 times a day. For patients with severe conditions or insufficient effect, 200 mg is taken 3 times a day. Dosage may be adjusted according to age and symptoms.

This drug may cause problems such as tendonitis or tendon rupture, peripheral nerve damage, and can have serious side effects affecting the central nervous system. If such serious symptoms appear, the use of this drug must be stopped immediately, and it is contraindicated in patients with myasthenia gravis. Caution is also needed for elderly patients or those with reduced kidney function, as the risk of tendon rupture increases when taken with corticosteroids. This drug can induce seizures; therefore, patients with epilepsy or central nervous system disorders should use it with caution, and must stop the drug immediately if seizure symptoms occur. Allergic reactions, skin rashes, and photosensitivity may occur due to hypersensitivity, so it is important to avoid sun exposure and discontinue use if any abnormal symptoms arise. Dizziness, drowsiness, and visual disturbances may occur, so caution is necessary when driving or operating machinery. This drug can cause side effects in multiple organs such as the liver, kidneys, blood, digestive system, skin, and respiratory system, so any unusual symptoms should be reported to a doctor immediately. It should not be administered to women who are pregnant or possibly pregnant, nursing mothers, or growing children and adolescents. Additionally, this drug may interact with other medications; thus, it is crucial to inform your doctor or pharmacist of any other medications being taken. In case of an overdose, symptoms of central nervous system abnormalities and heart function disorders may occur, requiring immediate emergency treatment. When using this drug, it should be administered for the shortest duration possible under the doctor's direction, while closely monitoring the therapeutic effects and side effects.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reactions, severe rash with high fever, blistering, skin shedding, pain in mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, severe skin reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough + fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), profound lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and very severe

Mild side effects

• Nausea
• diarrhea
• vaginitis
• insomnia
• abdominal pain
• bloating
• itchiness
• dizziness
• rash
• indigestion

This drug should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture, and it is safest to keep it at temperatures between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. By storing it this way, the efficacy of the medication can be maintained and deterioration can be prevented.

Appearance

White to off-white round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle, 200 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle, 1000 tablets/bottle