Saisin Tablet 250 mg (Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

Generally, for adults, ciprofloxacin is taken orally 250 - 500 mg twice daily between meals. In cases of severe complicated infections, the dosage may be increased to 750 mg twice daily. For acute infections, treatment typically lasts for 5 - 10 days, and at least 3 additional days should be taken after symptoms disappear. In patients with renal impairment, dosage should be adjusted according to the creatinine clearance rate. - Greater than 50 mL/min:

This medication can cause serious side effects such as tendonitis or tendon rupture, peripheral neuropathy, and central nervous system disturbance symptoms. If any such symptoms occur, the medication should be discontinued immediately, and it is not to be used in patients with myasthenia gravis. Additionally, this medication should only be used for specific infections such as acute bacterial sinusitis, chronic bronchitis, and acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and uncomplicated urinary tract infections when no other treatment options are available. Elderly patients, those with impaired kidney function, and patients taking corticosteroids are at increased risk of tendon rupture and should use this medication with caution. If pain or inflammation occurs during treatment, the medication should be discontinued immediately, and rest should be taken. Patients with a history of seizures or central nervous system disorders, patients with myasthenia gravis, and those taking certain medications should use this medication carefully. This medication is not to be administered to pregnant or nursing women, adolescents under 18, patients with epilepsy, or those who have previously shown allergic reactions to this medication or similar drugs. When taking the medication, a variety of side effects may occur, including seizures, psychiatric disturbances, blood sugar irregularities, gastrointestinal disturbances, liver function abnormalities, and phototoxic skin reactions, so symptoms should be observed closely. This medication has many interactions with other medications, requiring caution when taken with theophylline, warfarin, antidiabetic drugs, tizanidine, ketoprofen, phenytoin, etc., and should only be taken after consulting a physician or pharmacist. Furthermore, this medication is not recommended for pregnant or nursing individuals, and safety during use in children and adolescents has not been established. Elderly patients may have increased drug concentrations due to reduced kidney function, so careful dosage and dosing intervals need to be adjusted. In case of overdose, kidney damage may occur, and rapid treatment and appropriate measures are necessary in emergencies. Finally, this medication should be kept away from direct sunlight and ultraviolet light and stored out of the reach of children.

Serious side effects

Tendonitis, tendon rupture, peripheral neuropathy, central nervous system effects, exacerbation of myasthenia gravis, anaphylactic reactions, anaphylaxis-like reaction shock, serum sickness-like reactions, severe allergic reactions, liver dysfunction, jaundice, hepatitis, cholestatic jaundice, liver necrosis, acute kidney failure, rhabdomyolysis, seizures, status epilepticus, delirium, coma, suicidal thoughts and behaviors, severe hypoglycemia, shock, severe edema, and symptoms of respiratory distress including asthma.

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• sleep disorders
• taste disorders
• insomnia
• sensory disturbances
• sensory loss
• loss of taste
• tremors
• drowsiness

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent air exposure and is best kept at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing in this manner helps maintain the medication's efficacy safely.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle