Megaciproflox Tablet (Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride Hydrate)

Adult dose

Typically, for adult ciprofloxacin, 250–500 mg is administered orally twice a day between meals. In the case of severe complicated infections, the dosage may be increased to 750 mg twice a day. In cases of acute infections, treatment usually lasts for 5–10 days, and the medication should be continued for at least 3 days after symptoms disappear. For patients with renal impairment, the dosage should be adjusted according to creatinine clearance. - More than 50 mL/min: standard dosage

This medication belongs to a specific class of antibiotics and can cause severe side effects such as tendonitis or tendon rupture. Particularly, patients with severe myasthenia gravis should not use it due to the risk of exacerbation of symptoms. This medication is only used restrictively for certain infections and is recommended to be administered only when no other treatment options are available. Elderly patients, those with impaired kidney function, and those taking certain medications should exercise caution when using this medicine. Additionally, it is not administered to pregnant or lactating women or to children under the age of 18. If pain or inflammation occurs in the tendons while taking this medication, discontinue use immediately and consult a physician. There may also be side effects such as seizures, dizziness, and mental abnormal symptoms, which should be reported immediately if they occur. This medication can interact with several medications, so it is essential to inform healthcare providers of any other medications being taken. Particularly, caution is needed when used with specific sedatives, anticonvulsants, or hypoglycemic agents. During treatment, care should be taken to avoid strong sunlight or ultraviolet light exposure, and if any skin adverse reactions such as rashes or itching occur, use should be discontinued immediately. Overdosing may cause kidney damage, so it is vital to adhere to the prescribed dosage and keep the medication out of reach of children during storage.

Serious side effects

Tendonitis, tendon rupture, peripheral neuropathy, central nervous system effects, exacerbation of severe myasthenia gravis, anaphylactic reactions, anaphylactoid reaction shock, serum sickness-like reaction, life-threatening bone marrow suppression, neurological seizures, liver necrosis, life-threatening liver failure, jaundice, urticaria, severe edema, respiratory distress, including asthma symptoms, laryngeal edema, severe neurological symptoms (seizures, mental confusion, consciousness disturbances, etc.), acute generalized rash

Mild side effects

Fungal superinfection, eosinophilia, (thrombotic) phlebitis, leukopenia, anemia, neutropenia, leukocytosis, thrombocytopenia, thrombocytosis, erythrocytopenia, hemoglobin decrease, hematocrit decrease, granulocytopenia, leukolysis, hemolytic anemia, agranulocytosis, pancytopenia, increased INR, syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH), allergic reactions, allergic edema/angioedema

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air and moisture exposure. Additionally, it is best to store it at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Avoiding excessively hot or cold places will help maintain the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle