Levophasone 100 mg (Levofloxacin Hydrate)

Adult dose

For ordinary adults, it is typically administered as 100 mg of Levofloxacin orally, 2 to 3 times a day. For severe cases or insufficient efficacy, 200 mg is administered 3 times a day. The dosage may be adjusted appropriately according to age and symptoms.

This medication is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used for the treatment of bacterial infections. However, caution is required as serious adverse reactions related to tendons, such as tendonitis and tendon rupture, may occur during treatment. Moreover, peripheral neuropathy or central nervous system symptoms, such as dizziness, seizures, and psychiatric reactions may appear; if such symptoms occur, the medication should be discontinued immediately. In patients with myasthenia gravis, symptoms may worsen with this medication, hence it should not be administered. This medication should not be used in specific patient populations, such as those with allergies to this drug or similar antibiotics, growing children and adolescents, pregnant or nursing women, and patients with epilepsy. Additionally, patients with severely impaired kidney function, those with a history of cerebrovascular diseases, elderly patients, and diabetic patients should use this medication with extra caution, and regular monitoring of blood glucose and kidney function is advisable. During the course of treatment with this medication, it is important to avoid exposure to strong sunlight or artificial UV light; if a skin rash or phototoxic reaction occurs, discontinuation is necessary. Caution is needed while driving or operating machinery due to possible adversities like dizziness or drowsiness that may increase the risk of accidents. This medication may interact with other drugs; hence, it is important to consult a doctor or pharmacist when using it concurrently with other medications, especially non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, hypoglycemic agents, anticoagulants, and antacids. In case of overdose, central nervous system symptoms and cardiac rhythm abnormalities may occur, requiring immediate treatment at a hospital, and dialysis cannot remove this medication from the body. Finally, long-term use of this medication can lead to drug-resistant bacteria, so it is important to use it for the minimal duration prescribed by the doctor.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, cough with fever accompanied respiratory distress, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme fatigue, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

Insomnia, dizziness, headache, tremor, anxiety, depression, psychiatric reactions (hallucinations, paranoia, irritability, delirium, disorientation, attention disorders, nightmares, sleep disorders, suicidal thoughts, etc.), restlessness, confusion, visual and auditory disturbances, taste and smell disorders, auditory hallucinations, sensory abnormalities, sensory loss, sensory dysfunction, weakness, palpitation, increased BUN and serum creatinine, nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, abdominal

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture, and it is essential to maintain storage temperatures between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Therefore, it is advisable to avoid direct sunlight and do not store it in extremely hot or cold places.

Appearance

White to off-white round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle