Ciprofloxacin Tablets (Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride Hydrate)

Adult dose

For general adults, ciprofloxacin is typically administered orally, 250 to 500 mg per dose, twice daily between meals. In cases of severe complicated infections, the dose may be increased to 750 mg per dose, twice daily. For acute infections, treatment usually lasts for 5 to 10 days, and the drug should continue for at least 3 days after the symptoms have disappeared. In patients with renal impairment, the dosage should be adjusted based on creatinine clearance. - Creatinine clearance >

This drug may cause serious side effects such as tendonitis, tendon rupture, peripheral neuropathy, and central nervous system abnormalities; therefore, it should be discontinued immediately if any of these symptoms occur. Patients with myasthenia gravis should avoid using this drug, as symptoms may worsen. This medication should only be used for specific infections such as acute bacterial sinusitis, acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, uncomplicated urinary tract infections, and acute otitis media when there are no other treatment options available. Elderly patients, patients with decreased renal function, and those taking corticosteroids should be cautious of an increased risk of tendon rupture and should avoid concomitant use with corticosteroids. This drug can increase the risk of seizures and affect the central nervous system, so it should be used carefully in patients with a history of epilepsy or seizures. Individuals with a history of hypersensitivity, pregnant or breastfeeding women, children or adolescents under 18 years of age, and patients with epilepsy should avoid taking this medication. This medicine can interact with several drugs, so if you are taking other medications, be sure to consult a doctor or pharmacist. During treatment, avoid strong sunlight or ultraviolet exposure, and if you experience skin rashes or itching, discontinue use immediately. Diabetes patients who require blood sugar control should carefully monitor blood sugar changes while taking this drug. As this drug may affect kidney function, patients with renal impairment need dosage adjustment and regular monitoring. If symptoms like diarrhea, abdominal pain, or blood in stools occur after taking this drug, it may indicate serious side effects such as colitis, and medical consultation should be sought immediately. This medication requires caution when driving or operating machinery, particularly when taken with alcohol. In case of an overdose, appropriate emergency measures should be taken to prevent renal toxicity; in some cases, hemodialysis may be beneficial. The safety of this drug has not been established in children or adolescents in growth phases; hence, it is not to be administered to them. When storing, keep it in a sealed container to avoid air and moisture, and store it out of reach of children.

Serious side effects

Tendonitis, tendon rupture, peripheral neuropathy, central nervous system effects, exacerbation of myasthenia gravis, anaphylactic reactions, apparent anaphylactic shock, serum sickness-like reactions, (life-threatening) bone marrow suppression, syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion, seizures, status epilepticus, mental confusion, seizures, drowsiness, increased intracranial pressure, pseudotumor cerebri, head swelling, respiratory distress, symptoms of asthma, severe swelling, toxic epidermal necrolysis.

Mild side effects

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

This drug should be kept in a sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. It is best to maintain the storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This way, the efficacy of the drug can be preserved for a long time.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle