Ciprofloxacin Tablets 100 mg

Adult dose

The usual adult dosage of ofloxacin is 300～600 mg per day in 2～3 divided doses. For leprosy, the dosage of this medicine is 400～600 mg per day in 2～3 divided doses. In principle, it should be used in combination with other anti-leprosy medicines. The dosage may be adjusted as appropriate according to the patient's age and symptoms.

This medication is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used for the treatment of bacterial infections. Precautions should be taken as serious side effects related to tendons, such as tendonitis or tendon rupture, may occur while using this medication. Additionally, it may affect the central nervous system, causing symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, and seizures, and should not be administered to patients with myasthenia gravis as it may worsen symptoms. This medication is only used when there are no alternative treatments for specific infections such as acute bacterial sinusitis, acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, uncomplicated urinary tract infections, and acute otitis media. Elderly patients, those with impaired kidney function, and patients using corticosteroids should be particularly cautious as the risk of tendon rupture is increased. Various side effects can occur, including allergic reactions, liver and kidney dysfunction, gastrointestinal disorders, blood disorders, neurological and psychiatric disorders, skin rashes; therefore, patients should immediately inform healthcare providers of any unusual symptoms. Particularly, serious allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, can occur infrequently, and if symptoms such as hypotension, difficulty breathing, or chest tightness appear during administration, the medication should be stopped immediately. This medication should not be administered to patients with specific genetic disorders, a history of seizures, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, or adolescents under 18 years of age. It may also interact with other medications, therefore it is important to inform healthcare providers of any medications being taken, such as warfarin, antidiabetic agents, or antacids, and to maintain a time interval when taking this medication concurrently. Adequate hydration is necessary during administration and excessive exposure to sunlight should be avoided. Visual disturbances or peripheral neuropathy may occur as side effects; should these symptoms arise, immediate consultation with an ophthalmologist is advised. Elderly patients may experience elevated drug concentrations due to decreased renal function, thus requiring dose adjustment and careful monitoring. Finally, adverse effects on joints have been reported in young animals, thus this medication should not be used in growing children and adolescents.

Tendinitis, tendon rupture, peripheral neuropathy, central nervous system effects, exacerbation of myasthenia gravis, anaphylactic shock, anaphylactoid reactions, rash, itching, erythema, edema, fever, warmth, photosensitivity reaction, hematuria, acute kidney failure, nephrolithiasis, interstitial nephritis, increased BUN, elevated serum creatinine, jaundice, liver failure, elevated AST/ALT, increased ALP, elevated γ-GTP, increased total bilirubin, cholestatic jaundice, fulminant hepatitis, membranous colitis, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, gastric and abdominal discomfort, cirrhosis, loss of appetite, epigastric pain, dyspepsia, chest pain, thirst, taste disturbance, stomatitis, glossitis, abdominal distension, constipation, dysphagia, gastrointestinal bleeding, oral mucosal pain, intestinal perforation, anemia, leukopenia, decreased hemoglobin, decreased hematocrit, thrombocytopenia, eosinophilia, agranulocytosis, thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, petechiae and purpura, prolonged prothrombin time, reversible bone marrow suppression, lymphopenia, neutropenia, increased ESR, insomnia, dizziness, headache, convulsions, tremors, paresthesia, peripheral nerve disorders, visual disturbances, auditory disturbances, hallucinations, drowsiness, neurogenic irritability, sleep disorders, confusion, anxiety, depression, agitation, hypomania, delirium, suicidal ideation, suicide, perceptual disturbances, olfactory and vestibular sensory disorders, ataxia, aphasia, heaviness of the head, skin and mucous membrane syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, arthralgia, myalgia, muscle weakness, myositis, rhabdomyolysis, pharyngitis, dyspnea, bronchospasm, allergic pneumonia, epistaxis, stridor, fever, cough, interstitial pneumonia, cerebral thrombosis, pulmonary edema, tachycardia, hypertension, hypotension, palpitations, vasodilation, circulatory collapse, QT prolongation, ventricular tachycardia, dysuria, frequent urination, urinary retention, anuria, polyuria, hematuria, storage urine, pyuria, diabetes, proteinuria, alkaline urine, vaginitis, vulvovaginal candidiasis, increased vaginal discharge, pruritus of the female external genitalia, menstrual irregularities, uterine cramps, eruption of female genitalia, pain, irritation, burning sensation, symptoms of hypoglycemia, limb pain, lethargy, fever, aortic aneurysm, aortic dissection, cardiac valve regurgitation, cardiac valve insufficiency

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air ingress. The storage temperature should be maintained between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle