Daewoong Levofloxacin 100 mg Tablets (Levofloxacin Hemihydrate)

Adult dose

Typically, adults take 100 mg of levofloxacin 2 to 3 times orally per day. For patients with severe or insufficient response, a dose of 200 mg may be administered 3 times a day. Adjustments should be made based on age and symptoms.

This medication can cause issues with tendons, such as tendonitis or tendon rupture. If these symptoms occur, use should be discontinued immediately. Additionally, it may affect peripheral neuropathy or the central nervous system, so caution is needed if neurological symptoms appear. Patients with myasthenia gravis may experience worsening symptoms with this medication, so it should not be administered. This medication is only for the treatment of specific bacterial infections and should only be used when no other treatment options exist. Elderly patients, those with impaired kidney function, and patients taking corticosteroids should be cautious due to an increased risk of tendon rupture. This medication can increase the risk of seizures, so patients with epilepsy or central nervous system disorders should use it carefully. It should not be administered to pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, breastfeeding mothers, and adolescents under the age of 18 during their growth period. This medication can cause various side effects such as allergic reactions, severe skin rashes, liver dysfunction, and blood abnormalities; if any symptoms appear, immediate consultation with healthcare professionals is necessary. Additionally, it can interact with other medications, so patients should inform their healthcare provider of any other medications they are taking, especially when used in conjunction with hypoglycemic agents, anticoagulants, antacids, etc. Warnings are necessary while driving or operating machinery, as symptoms like dizziness or drowsiness may occur. In case of overdose, central nervous system symptoms and cardiac abnormalities may occur, requiring immediate hospital treatment.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, mucosal pain in the mouth/eyes, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attack, respiratory disturbances accompanied by cough + fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), severe lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning-like headaches, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis.

Mild side effects

Insomnia, dizziness, headache, tremor, anxiety, depression, psychotic reactions (hallucinations, paranoia, nervousness, delirium, disorientation, attention deficit, nightmares, sleep disorders, suicidal thoughts, etc.), restlessness, confusion, visual and auditory disturbances, taste and smell disorders, tinnitus, mania, sensory abnormalities, sensory loss, sensory disturbances, weakness, palpitations, QT interval prolongation, arrhythmia, increased BUN and serum creatinine, nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort.

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air and moisture. It is best to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This will help retain the medication's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance

This medication is a round film-coated tablet that is white to light yellow in color.

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle