K-Saisin Tablet 250 mg (Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride Monohydrate)

Adult dose

For typical adults, ciprofloxacin is administered orally as 250 to 500 mg twice daily between meals. In case of severe complex infections, the dose may be increased to 750 mg twice daily. For acute infections, treatment usually lasts for 5 to 10 days, and should continue for at least 3 days after symptoms resolve. For patients with renal impairment, the dosage must be adjusted according to creatinine clearance: 1) 50 mL/min or more: standard dosage

This medication may cause serious muscle and tendon issues such as tendonitis and tendon rupture. If these symptoms occur, stop taking the medication immediately. It should not be used in patients with myasthenia gravis as it may worsen symptoms. It is not to be administered to pregnant or breastfeeding women, or children under 18 years old or adolescents in growth. Patients with a history of seizures or hypersensitivity to this medication should also avoid its use. This medication should be used cautiously in patients with severely impaired kidney function, the elderly, and those with seizure disorders. Also, this medication may affect the central nervous system, leading to symptoms such as dizziness, seizures, or mental changes, which should be discussed with a doctor if they occur. This medication has many potential drug interactions, particularly increasing or decreasing the concentration of certain drugs in the blood, so all concomitant medications must be disclosed. Sudden diarrhea or abdominal pain while taking this medication may indicate serious side effects like pseudomembranous colitis and should be reported to healthcare professionals immediately. This medication may cause sensitivity to sunlight, so strong sunlight or UV exposure should be avoided, and if skin rash or itching occurs, discontinuation is advised. Caution is needed when driving or operating machinery, and it is best not to take it with alcohol. Diabetic patients on blood sugar control medications should frequently monitor blood sugar as symptoms of hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia may occur. Store this medication out of reach of children, avoiding direct sunlight or UV exposure.

Serious side effects

Tendonitis, tendon rupture, peripheral neuropathy, central nervous system effects, exacerbation of myasthenia gravis, anaphylaxis, anaphylactoid reaction shock, serum sickness-like reaction, life-threatening bone marrow suppression, life-threatening colitis, hepatic necrosis, life-threatening liver failure, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell's syndrome), acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, seizures, status epilepticus, convulsions, headache.

Mild side effects

Fungal superinfections, antibiotic-associated colitis, eosinophilia, (thrombotic) phlebitis, leukopenia, anemia, neutropenia, leukocytosis, thrombocytopenia, thrombocytosis, erythrocytopenia, decreased hemoglobin, decreased hematocrit, agranulocytosis, leukocyte lysis, increased INR, syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion, allergic reactions, allergic edema/angioedema, decreased appetite, and reduced food intake.

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container to prevent air or moisture exposure, preferably at a cool room temperature, away from direct sunlight.

Appearance

White, round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle