Ciprobay 750 mg (Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride)

Adult dosage

For usual adults, ciprofloxacin is administered orally as a single dose of 250 to 500 mg, twice daily on an empty stomach. In cases of severe complicated infections, the dose may be increased to 750 mg, twice daily. For acute infections, treatment generally lasts 5 to 10 days, and it should be continued for at least 3 more days after symptoms have resolved. In patients with renal impairment, dosage should be adjusted according to creatinine clearance, even in severe renal impairment, considering severe infections.

This medication can cause serious side effects such as tendonitis, tendon rupture, peripheral neuropathy, and central nervous system effects. If any of these symptoms occur, discontinue use immediately. Patients with myasthenia gravis should not take this medication as symptoms may worsen. This medication is limited to use only for certain bacterial infections when there are no other treatment options available. Elderly patients, those with decreased kidney function, transplant recipients, and patients taking corticosteroids are at increased risk of tendon rupture, so careful monitoring is advised. It should not be taken in conjunction with corticosteroids, and if there is any pain or inflammation in the tendons, rest and avoid exercise. This medication may induce seizures, hence caution should be exercised in patients with a history of epilepsy. Those with hypersensitivity to this medication, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children or adolescents under 18 years old should not take it. There are many drug interactions, especially with theophylline, tizanidine, and ketoprofen, therefore care should be taken when combining with these medications. During treatment with this medication, if symptoms such as severe headache, dizziness, visual disturbances, mental changes, or cardiac irregularities appear, consult a doctor immediately. Photosensitivity reactions may occur, so avoid strong sunlight or artificial UV exposure, and discontinue use if skin rashes or itching arise. Blood sugar changes may occur, so diabetic patients should monitor their blood sugar carefully and seek immediate treatment if hypoglycemic symptoms appear. It is recommended that pregnant or breastfeeding women avoid this medication, and safety is not established for use in children and adolescents.

Serious side effects

Tendonitis, tendon rupture, peripheral neuropathy, central nervous system effects, exacerbation of severe myasthenia gravis, anaphylactic reactions, anaphylactic-like reactions, shock, serum sickness-like reaction, shock, severe liver damage, jaundice, hepatic necrosis, acute renal failure, pneumonia, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, ventricular tachycardia, Torsades de Pointes, vasculitis (purpura, hemorrhagic blistering, papule formation, crust formation)

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air and moisture from entering. This will help maintain the drug's effectiveness over time.

Appearance

White to yellowish, convex, rectangular film-coated tablets

Package unit

14 tablets (7 tablets/PTP x 2)