Ciprofloxacin Tablets (Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

Typically, for adults, ciprofloxacin is administered at a dose of 250 to 500 mg orally two times a day between meals. In cases of severe complicated infections, the dose may be increased to 750 mg twice daily. In the case of acute infections, treatment usually lasts 5 to 10 days, and at least 3 days of additional treatment is recommended even after symptoms have resolved. For patients with renal impairment, dosage and dosing intervals may vary depending on creatinine clearance.

This medication can cause serious side effects such as tendonitis or tendon rupture, so it should be discontinued immediately if such symptoms occur. It may exacerbate symptoms in patients with myasthenia gravis, so it should not be used in individuals with this history. It should not be administered to pregnant or breastfeeding women, adolescents under 18 years of age, or patients with epilepsy. As this medication may interact with other drugs, be sure to inform your doctor or pharmacist of any medications you are currently taking. During use, caution should be taken to avoid strong sunlight or artificial ultraviolet exposure, and use should be discontinued if phototoxic reactions occur. This medication can affect the nervous system, potentially causing dizziness, headaches, and insomnia, so caution is advised when driving or operating machinery. Diabetic patients who require blood sugar control should closely monitor changes in blood sugar while taking this medication and seek immediate treatment for hypoglycemic symptoms. There is an increased risk of side effects in the elderly with compromised kidney function, so dosage adjustments and caution are necessary. If gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea or abdominal pain occur, there is a potential for serious conditions like pseudomembranous colitis, and consultation with healthcare professionals should be sought immediately. If sudden changes in vision or hearing loss occur while taking this medication, consult an ophthalmologist or an ENT specialist immediately. Overdosing may cause renal toxicity, so strict adherence to the prescribed dosage is crucial, and it should be stored out of reach of children.

Serious side effects

Rash, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities associated with cough + fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), severe fatigue, sudden and severe headaches, lightning headaches, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination.

Mild side effects

• Fungal superinfection
• thrombocytosis
• thrombocytopenia
• anemia
• leukopenia
• leukocytosis
• eosinophilia
• agranulocytosis
• pancytopenia
• increased INR values

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing in this manner will help maintain the medication's effectiveness and prevent degradation.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle