Levogun 250 mg (Levofloxacin Hemihydrate)

Adult dose

Typically, adults are administered 250–750 mg of levofloxacin orally once a day. For patients with normal kidney function, dosing is as follows according to indications: - Complicated skin and soft tissue infections: 750 mg every 24 hours for 10–14 days - Community-acquired pneumonia: 500 mg every 24 hours for 7 days - Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis: 7 days - Acute sinusitis: 10–14 days - Chronic bacterial prostatitis: 28 days

This medication is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial infections. However, it may cause tendon problems such as tendonitis or tendon rupture, and usage should be stopped immediately if such symptoms occur. Also, this medication can cause peripheral neuropathy and central nervous system adverse effects, such as dizziness, anxiety, depression, and seizures, so caution is necessary. Patients with myasthenia gravis may experience exacerbation of symptoms, and should not use this medication. This medication is not to be used in adolescents under 18 years of age, pregnant or breastfeeding women, epilepsy patients, and those with hypersensitivity to this medication or similar drugs. Elderly patients or those with impaired kidney function have a higher risk of side effects from this medication, requiring dose adjustment and careful monitoring. Additionally, diabetic patients using this medication with antihyperglycemic agents may experience significant fluctuations in blood glucose levels, so caution is advised. This medication can interact with other drugs, particularly antacids, iron supplements, calcium supplements, theophylline, and warfarin, so caution is needed when taken together. While using this medication, severe allergic reactions, skin rashes, photosensitivity reactions, cardiac arrhythmias, liver or kidney function abnormalities, and blood abnormalities may appear, so any unusual symptoms should be discussed with healthcare professionals immediately. Moreover, this medication can cause decreased concentration while driving or operating machinery, so caution is required. In case of overdose, central nervous system symptoms and cardiac abnormalities may occur, requiring immediate emergency treatment; this medication is not removed by hemodialysis. While taking this medication, it is advisable to avoid strong sunlight or exposure to artificial ultraviolet light, and to refrain from exercise or activities until tendon conditions are fully confirmed.

Serious side effects

Tendonitis, tendon rupture, peripheral neuropathy, central nervous system effects, exacerbation of myasthenia gravis, shock, hypotensive shock, seizures, loss of consciousness, paresthesia, angioedema, airway obstruction, dyspnea, urticaria, severe allergic reactions, photosensitivity reactions, psychotic reactions (hallucinations, paranoia, delirium, disorientation, attention disorders, bad dreams, suicidal thoughts), convulsions, visual and auditory disturbances, taste and smell disorders, sensory nerve or sensorimotor axon degeneration.

Mild side effects

• Nausea
• diarrhea
• vaginitis
• insomnia
• abdominal pain
• bloating
• itching
• dizziness
• rash
• dyspepsia

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture. Additionally, it is best to store it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This helps to maintain the medication's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance

Pink rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle