Ciprofloxacin
The active substance of Ciprofloxacin Kabi is ciprofloxacin. Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic from the fluoroquinolone group. Ciprofloxacin works by killing the bacteria that cause infections. It only works on certain strains of bacteria.
Adult patients
Ciprofloxacin Kabi is used in adult patients to treat the following bacterial infections:
Children and adolescents
Ciprofloxacin Kabi is used in children and adolescents, under the supervision of a specialist doctor, to treat the following bacterial infections:
Ciprofloxacin Kabi can also be used to treat other severe infections in children and adolescents, if the doctor considers it necessary.
Before taking this medicine
Fluoroquinolone or quinolone antibacterial medicines, including Ciprofloxacin Kabi, should not be used if the patient has previously experienced a severe side effect while taking a quinolone or fluoroquinolone. In such cases, the doctor should be informed as soon as possible.
The doctor, pharmacist, or nurse should be informed if the patient:
In the treatment of some urinary tract infections, the doctor may prescribe another antibiotic in addition to ciprofloxacin. If the patient does not improve within three days of treatment, they should consult their doctor.
If while using Ciprofloxacin Kabiany of the following symptoms occur, the doctor should be informed immediately. The doctor will decide whether to stop using Ciprofloxacin Kabi.
Severe, sudden allergic reaction(anaphylactic reaction and/or shock, angioedema). Even after the first dose, in rare cases, a severe allergic reaction may occur with the following symptoms: chest tightness, dizziness, nausea, fainting, or dizziness when standing up. If this happens, Ciprofloxacin Kabi should be discontinued and medical help should be sought immediately.
Pain and swelling of the joints and tendons, as well as tendon inflammation or rupture. The risk is increased in elderly patients (over 60 years), after organ transplantation, in patients with kidney problems, or those taking corticosteroids.
Tendon inflammation and rupture can occur within the first 48 hours of treatment and even several months after stopping Ciprofloxacin Kabi. After the first symptoms of pain or tendon inflammation (e.g., in the ankle, wrist, elbow, shoulder, or knee), Ciprofloxacin Kabi should be discontinued, and the doctor should be consulted. The affected area should be rested, and excessive stress should be avoided, as it may increase the risk of tendon rupture.
Sudden, severe abdominal, back, or chest pain, which may be a sign of an aortic aneurysm or aortic dissection. The risk of these changes may be higher in patients taking systemic corticosteroids.
Sudden, severe shortness of breath, especially when lying down, or swelling of the ankles, feet, or abdomen, or an irregular heartbeat(palpitations), the doctor should be consulted immediately.
If the patient has epilepsyor other neurological disorders, side effects related to the central nervous system may occur. If seizures occur, Ciprofloxacin Kabi should be discontinued, and the doctor should be consulted immediately.
Rarely, symptoms of nerve damage (neuropathy), such as pain, burning, tingling, numbness, or weakness, especially in the feet and legs, and hands and arms, may occur. In such cases, Ciprofloxacin Kabi should be discontinued, and the doctor should be informed immediately to prevent the development of potentially irreversible disease.
After the first administration of Ciprofloxacin Kabi, psychiatric reactionsmay occur. If the patient has depressionor psychosis, the symptoms of these diseases may worsen during treatment with Ciprofloxacin Kabi. If this happens, Ciprofloxacin Kabi should be discontinued, and the doctor should be consulted immediately.
Fluoroquinolone antibiotics may cause an increase in blood sugar levelsabove normal ( hyperglycemia) or a decrease in blood sugar levels below normal, which can lead to loss of consciousness ( hypoglycemic coma) (see section 4). This is important for patients with diabetes. Patients with diabetes are advised to carefully monitor their blood sugar levels.
During the use of antibiotics, including Ciprofloxacin Kabi, or even several weeks after the end of treatment, diarrheamay occur. If it is severe or persistent, or if the patient notices blood or mucus in the stool, they should consult their doctor immediately. Ciprofloxacin Kabi should be discontinued immediately, as it can be life-threatening. Medicines that slow down or inhibit intestinal movements should not be used.
If the patient experiences a worsening of visionor any visual disturbances, they should consult an ophthalmologist immediately.
During the use of Ciprofloxacin Kabi, the skin becomes more sensitive to sunlightand ultraviolet radiation (UV). The patient should avoid exposure to strong sunlight or artificial UV radiation (e.g., in a solarium).
If the patient is giving a blood or urine sample for analysis, they should inform their doctor or laboratory staff that they are taking Ciprofloxacin Kabi.
If the patient has kidney problems, they should inform their doctor, as the dose may need to be adjusted.
Ciprofloxacin Kabi may cause liver damage. If the patient notices any of the following symptoms: loss of appetite, jaundice (yellowing of the skin), dark urine, itching, or stomach upset, they should discontinue Ciprofloxacin Kabi immediately.
Ciprofloxacin Kabi may decrease the number of white blood cells, which can lead to a decrease in resistance to infections. If the patient notices any of the following symptoms during an infection: fever and severe deterioration of general condition or fever with local signs of infection, such as sore throat, laryngitis, oral cavity problems, or urinary tract problems, they should consult their doctor immediately. A blood test will be ordered to check if the number of white blood cells has decreased (agranulocytosis). It is essential to remind the doctor about the use of this medicine.
Fluoroquinolone and quinolone antibacterial medicines, including Ciprofloxacin Kabi, have been associated with very rare but severe side effects. Some of these have been long-term (lasting for months or years), disabling, or potentially irreversible. These include: tendon pain, muscle and joint pain in the upper and lower limbs, walking difficulties, abnormal sensations, such as tingling, burning, prickling, numbness, or weakness (paresthesia), sensory disturbances, including visual, taste, and smell disturbances, as well as hearing disturbances, depression, memory disturbances, severe fatigue, and severe sleep disturbances.
If any of these side effects occur after taking Ciprofloxacin Kabi, the doctor should be consulted immediately before continuing treatment. The patient and doctor will decide whether to continue treatment, also considering antibiotics from another group.
The doctor or pharmacist should be informed about all medicines the patient is currently taking or has recently taken, as well as any medicines they plan to take.
Ciprofloxacin Kabi should not be taken simultaneously with tizanidine, as side effects such as low blood pressure and drowsiness may occur (see section 2 "When not to use Ciprofloxacin Kabi").
The following medicines will interact with Ciprofloxacin Kabi in the human body. Taking Ciprofloxacin Kabi simultaneously with these medicines may affect their therapeutic effect. This may also increase the likelihood of side effects.
dofetilide, ibutilide), tricyclic antidepressants, certain antibacterial medicines (belonging to the macrolide group), or certain antipsychotic medicines;
Ciprofloxacin Kabi may increasethe blood levels of the following medicines:
Food and drink do not affect the use of Ciprofloxacin Kabi.
If the patient is pregnant or breastfeeding, thinks they may be pregnant, or plans to have a baby, they should consult their doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine.
It is recommended to avoid using Ciprofloxacin Kabi in pregnant women.
Ciprofloxacin Kabi should not be used during breastfeeding, as ciprofloxacin passes into human milk and may be harmful to the baby.
Ciprofloxacin Kabi may cause drowsiness. Side effects related to the nervous system may occur. Before driving or operating machinery, the patient should check how they react to Ciprofloxacin Kabi. In case of doubts, they should consult their doctor.
This medicine contains 347 mg of sodium (the main component of common salt) in each 100 ml of the solution. This corresponds to 17% of the maximum recommended daily intake of sodium in the diet for adults.
This medicine should always be used as directed by the doctor or pharmacist. In case of doubts, the doctor or pharmacist should be consulted.
The doctor will explain exactly what dose of Ciprofloxacin Kabi to use, how often, and for how long. This will depend on the type and severity of the infection.
If the patient has kidney problems, they should inform their doctor, as the dose may need to be adjusted.
Treatment usually lasts from 5 to 21 days, but in severe infections, it may be longer.
The doctor will administer each dose by slow intravenous infusion into the blood. The infusion time in children is 60 minutes. In adult patients, the infusion time for Ciprofloxacin Kabi 400 mg/200 ml is 60 minutes, and for Ciprofloxacin Kabi 200 mg/100 ml, it is 30 minutes. Slow infusion can help avoid sudden side effects.
It is essential to drink plenty of fluids while using Ciprofloxacin Kabi.
If the patient receives too high a dose of Ciprofloxacin Kabi, the following symptoms may occur: dizziness, tremors, headache, fatigue, discomfort in the abdominal cavity, or a feeling of confusion.
A double dose should not be used to make up for a missed dose.
It is essential not to stop treatment, even if the patient feels better after a few days of using the medicine. If the patient stops using the medicine too early, the infection may not be fully treated, and the symptoms of the infection may return or worsen. Resistance to the antibiotic may also develop.
In case of further doubts about the use of this medicine, the doctor, pharmacist, or nurse should be consulted.
Like all medicines, Ciprofloxacin Kabi can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. The following are the most common side effects that the patient may recognize themselves.
to consider treatment with another antibiotic, if they experience any of the following side effects:
Uncommon(may affect up to 1 in 100 people):
Rare(may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):
Very rare(may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):
Frequency not known(cannot be estimated from the available data):
Other side effects observed during treatment with Ciprofloxacin Kabi are listed below according to their frequency.
Common(may affect up to 1 in 10 people):
Uncommon(may affect up to 1 in 100 people):
Rare(may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):
Very rare(may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):
Frequency not known(cannot be estimated from the available data):
The administration of fluoroquinolone and quinolone antibiotics, in some cases regardless of pre-existing risk factors, has very rarely caused long-term (lasting for months or years) or permanent side effects, such as tendon inflammation, tendon rupture, joint pain, limb pain, walking difficulties, abnormal sensations, such as tingling, burning, prickling, numbness, or weakness (neuropathy), fatigue, memory disturbances, and severe sleep disturbances, as well as effects on mental health (including sleep disturbances, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and suicidal thoughts) and hearing, vision, taste, and smell disturbances.
Patients treated with fluoroquinolones have reported cases of aortic aneurysm or aortic dissection, and aortic valve regurgitation. See also section 2.
If side effects occur, including any side effects not listed in the leaflet, the doctor, pharmacist, or nurse should be informed. Side effects can be reported directly to the Department of Drug Safety Monitoring of the Office for Registration of Medicinal Products, Medical Devices, and Biocidal Products
Al. Jerozolimskie 181C
02-222 Warsaw
tel.: +48 22 49 21 301
fax: +48 22 49 21 309
website: https://smz.ezdrowie.gov.pl/
Side effects can also be reported to the marketing authorization holder.
Reporting side effects will help to gather more information on the safety of the medicine.
The medicine should be stored out of sight and reach of children.
Ciprofloxacin Kabi should not be used after the expiry date stated on the packaging after "Expiry date". The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.
The medicine should not be stored in the refrigerator or frozen.
The infusion bag should be stored in the outer bag until use to protect it from light.
The infusion bottle should be stored in the outer packaging until use to protect it from light.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. The patient should ask their pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer needed. This will help protect the environment.
Ciprofloxacin Kabi is a sterile, clear, colorless solution for infusion.
The solution is in a transparent, flexible polyolefin bag placed in an aluminum outer bag (Freeflex bags) or in a polyethylene bottle (KabiPac), in a cardboard box.
Ciprofloxacin Kabi 100 mg/50 ml, solution for infusion
50 ml of the solution contains 100 mg of ciprofloxacin.
Pack sizes:
1, 5, 10, 20, 30, or 40 bags;
1, 5, 10, 20, 30, or 40 bottles.
Ciprofloxacin Kabi 200 mg/100 ml, solution for infusion
100 ml of the solution contains 200 mg of ciprofloxacin.
Pack sizes:
1, 5, 10, 20, 30, or 40 bags;
1, 5, 10, 20, 30, or 40 bottles.
Ciprofloxacin Kabi 400 mg/200 ml, solution for infusion
200 ml of the solution contains 400 mg of ciprofloxacin.
Pack sizes:
1, 5, 10, 20, 30, or 40 bags;
1, 5, 10, 20, 30, or 40 bottles.
Fresenius Kabi Deutschland GmbH
D-61346 Bad Homburg v.d.H.
Germany
Fresenius Kabi Polska Sp. z o.o.
Infusion Fluids Factory
ul. Sienkiewicza 25
99-300 Kutno
HP Halden Pharma AS
Svinesundsveien 80
1788 Halden
Norway
To obtain more detailed information, the representative of the marketing authorization holder should be contacted:
Fresenius Kabi Polska Sp. z o.o.
Al. Jerozolimskie 134
02-305 Warsaw
tel.: +48 22 345 67 89
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Date of last revision of the leaflet:05.03.2025
Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections. They do not work in viral infections.
Antibiotics should be used in diseases for which the doctor has prescribed them. Despite the action of antibiotics, some bacteria may survive or multiply. This phenomenon is called resistance: sometimes antibiotic treatment becomes ineffective.
Improper use of antibiotics increases resistance. It is possible to cause bacteria to become resistant and prolong treatment or reduce the effectiveness of the antibiotic if the patient does not follow the doctor's instructions regarding:
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Ciprofloxacin Kabi should be administered by intravenous infusion.
The infusion time in children is 60 minutes. In adult patients, the infusion time for Ciprofloxacin Kabi 400 mg/200 ml is 60 minutes, and for Ciprofloxacin Kabi 200 mg/100 ml, it is 30 minutes. Slow infusion into a large vein will minimize the patient's discomfort and reduce the risk of vein irritation. The infusion solution can be administered directly or after mixing with other compatible infusion solutions.
If compatibility with other infusion solutions or medicines has not been confirmed, the infusion solution should be administered separately. Visible signs of incompatibility include, for example, precipitate formation, clouding, or discoloration.
Incompatibility occurs with all infusion solutions or medicines that are physically or chemically unstable in the pH of the solution (e.g., penicillins, heparin solutions), especially after mixing with solutions whose pH has been adjusted to alkaline (the pH of the ciprofloxacin infusion solution: 4.0-4.9).
After initial intravenous administration, treatment can also be continued by administering the antibiotic orally.
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