Cravosin Tablets 100mg (Levofloxacin Hydrate)

Adult dose

Typically, adults are to take 100 mg of levofloxacin orally 2 to 3 times a day. For severe cases or insufficient response, the dose can be increased to 200 mg per dose, 3 times a day. Adjustments may be made according to age and symptoms.

This medication is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic and is used to treat certain bacterial infections. This drug may cause tendon-related problems such as tendonitis or tendon rupture, so it must be discontinued immediately if pain or inflammation occurs. Patients with myasthenia gravis should not use this medication, as symptoms may worsen upon taking it. This drug is not to be administered to growing adolescents under 18 years of age, pregnant or potentially pregnant women, nursing mothers, or patients with epilepsy. Patients with severely impaired renal function or central nervous system disorders should use this medication with caution, as the risk of seizures may increase. During treatment, strong sunlight or artificial UV exposure should be avoided, and if symptoms of photosensitivity occur, administration should be stopped immediately. Dizziness, drowsiness, and visual disturbances may occur, requiring caution when driving or operating machinery. This medication may interact with other drugs, so patients taking antacids, iron supplements, calcium supplements, antidiabetic medications, anticoagulants, etc. should consult their physician. In cases of overdose, central nervous system symptoms and cardiac arrhythmias may occur, and immediate medical assistance should be sought. For optimal therapeutic effects, it is advisable to use this medication only for the minimum period after sensitivity testing and not to discontinue it arbitrarily in order to prevent the emergence of resistant bacteria.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough + fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), profound lethargy, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, vision disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

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

This drug may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is best to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White to off-white round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle