Ciprofloxacin Tablet 250 mg (Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride Monohydrate)

Adult dose

For typical adults, ciprofloxacin is administered orally as a single dose of 250 to 500 mg, twice daily between meals. In cases of severe complex infections, the dose may be increased to 750 mg, twice daily. For acute infections, treatment typically lasts 5 to 10 days, with at least 3 additional days of therapy after symptoms have resolved. For patients with renal impairment, the dosage should be adjusted according to creatinine clearance. - Creatinine clearance > 5.

This medication can cause serious side effects such as tendonitis and tendon rupture; therefore, if any symptoms occur, you should stop taking the medication immediately and consult a doctor. In particular, patients with myasthenia gravis should not use this medication as it may worsen their symptoms. This medication is used only for specific bacterial infections and should only be administered when there are no other treatment options available. Co-administration with corticosteroids increases the risk of tendon rupture and should be avoided. If experiencing pain, inflammation, or symptoms of tendon rupture, rest and avoid exercise. Patients with myasthenia gravis should be particularly careful as symptoms can worsen when taking this medication. Individuals with an allergic reaction to this medication, pregnant or breastfeeding women, individuals under 18 years of age, and patients with epilepsy should not take this medication. The risk of side effects may increase when co-administering with certain drugs, so you must inform your doctor of any medications you are currently taking. This medication can affect the central nervous system, leading to symptoms such as dizziness, tremors, and seizures, and caution is advised when driving or operating machinery. If symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, skin rash, or vision disturbances occur while taking this medication, consult a doctor immediately. Elderly patients and those with impaired kidney function may require dosage adjustments and should be particularly vigilant for adverse reactions. Overdose may lead to kidney damage, so the prescribed dosage must be strictly followed. This medication should be stored away from direct sunlight and ultraviolet light, and out of reach of children.

Serious side effects

Tendonitis, tendon rupture, peripheral neuropathy, central nervous system effects, exacerbation of myasthenia gravis, anaphylactic reactions, anaphylactoid shock, life-threatening bone marrow suppression, shock, hypotension, dyspnea, chest tightness, acute renal failure, liver necrosis, jaundice, cholestatic jaundice, toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, dyspnea, asthma symptoms, and laryngeal edema.

Mild side effects

Fungal superinfection, antibiotic-associated colitis, eosinophilia, (thrombotic) phlebitis, leukopenia, anemia, neutropenia, leukocytosis, thrombocytopenia, platelet increase, erythrocytopenia, hemoglobin decrease, hematocrit decrease, agranulocytosis, hemolytic anemia, agranulocytosis, pancytopenia, increased INR, syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion, allergic reactions, allergic edema/

This medication must be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air and moisture. The appropriate storage temperature is room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will help maintain the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle