Eprosin Tablets (Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride Hydrate)

Adult dose

Typically for adults, ciprofloxacin is administered orally at a dose of 250 to 500 mg per dose, twice daily between meals. In cases of severe complicated infections, the dose may be increased to 750 mg per dose, twice daily. For acute infections, treatment usually lasts 5 to 10 days, and should be continued for at least 3 days after symptoms have resolved. In patients with renal impairment, dosage adjustments may be necessary based on creatinine clearance. - Creatinine clearance

This medication can cause tendonitis and tendon rupture, peripheral neuropathy, and central nervous system side effects. If severe adverse reactions are suspected, use should be stopped immediately, especially in patients with myasthenia gravis as symptoms may worsen with this medication. Additionally, this drug should be used restrictively only for certain bacterial infections and is safe only when other treatment methods are unavailable. Caution is needed for elderly patients, those with impaired kidney function, and patients taking corticosteroids, as they are at higher risk of tendon rupture. If tendon pain or inflammation occurs, rest and avoidance of physical activity is advised, and medication should be stopped immediately if symptoms appear. This medication can affect the central nervous system and may cause seizures, psychiatric symptoms, depression, and confusion, hence it should be cautiously administered to patients with epilepsy or neurological disorders. Furthermore, serious side effects such as severe membranous colitis, liver dysfunction, skin rashes, and photosensitivity may occur; if abnormal symptoms arise, consult a healthcare professional immediately. This medication has many drug interactions, particularly requiring caution when taken with antidiabetic drugs, anticoagulants, theophylline, and tizanidine. It should not be administered to pregnant or nursing women, growing children, and adolescents, and elderly patients may require dosage adjustments due to declining kidney function. In case of overdose, kidney function should be closely monitored, and necessary emergency care should be sought. Store away from direct sunlight and in a place inaccessible to children.

Serious side effects

• Tendonitis
• tendon rupture
• severe swelling
• chest tightness
• difficulty breathing
• severe allergic reactions
• anaphylaxis
• shock
• serum sickness-like reactions
• severe skin reactions

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• sleep disorders
• taste disorders
• insomnia
• sensory abnormalities
• sensory loss
• loss of taste
• tremors
• vertigo

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White, round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle