Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride Tablets

Adult dose

For general adult dosage of ciprofloxacin, 250-500 mg orally, twice a day between meals. For severe complex infections, the dosage may increase to 750 mg twice a day. In cases of acute infection, treatment usually lasts for 5-10 days, and at least 3 additional days should be given after symptoms disappear. For patients with renal impairment, 250-500 mg should be administered once or twice a day based on creatinine clearance.

This medication may cause serious side effects such as tendonitis, tendon rupture, peripheral neuropathy, and effects on the central nervous system. If these symptoms appear, the use of this medication must be stopped immediately, and other fluoroquinolone medications should also be avoided. Patients with myasthenia gravis may experience worsened symptoms if this medication is used, thus it should not be administered. The use of this drug should be limited to specific infections like acute bacterial sinusitis, acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, simple urinary tract infections, and acute otitis media. Caution is needed for the elderly, patients with decreased kidney function, transplant recipients, and those taking corticosteroids as the risk of tendon rupture increases. It should not be combined with corticosteroids, and if any pain or inflammation in the tendons occurs, the medication should be stopped immediately, and one should rest and avoid exercising. This drug may induce seizures, so caution should be exercised in patients with epilepsy or central nervous system disorders, and treatment should be stopped immediately if seizures occur. It is not to be used in pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, nursing mothers, or children and adolescents under 18 years of age. Moreover, patients with hypersensitivity to this medication or a previous history of tendonitis or tendon rupture should not be administered this drug. This drug may interact with other medications, so caution is needed when taken with theophylline, tizanidine, ketoprofen, warfarin, and hypoglycemic agents. During use, avoid strong sunlight or ultraviolet light exposure and discontinue the medication if symptoms of photosensitivity occur. Blood sugar fluctuations may occur, so diabetic patients should closely monitor their blood sugar, and seek immediate treatment if hypoglycemic symptoms appear. This medication may affect kidney and liver function, so consult a doctor if any unusual symptoms appear. Caution should be taken when driving or operating machinery as dizziness or drowsiness may occur. In case of overdose, kidney function should be carefully monitored, and appropriate emergency care should be sought if necessary. This drug should be stored out of reach of children and kept away from direct sunlight.

Serious side effects

• Tendonitis
• tendon rupture
• peripheral neuropathy
• central nervous system effects
• exacerbation of myasthenia gravis
• anaphylactic reactions
• shock resembling anaphylaxis
• serum sickness-like reactions
• hives
• severe swelling

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. This preserves the effectiveness of the drug for a longer period.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 200 tablets/bottle