Neofloxin 250 mg/sachet (Oral Powder)
250 mg sachet: ৳ 10.00 (14's pack: ৳ 140.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ciprofloxacin |
| Company | Beximco pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of single or mixed infections caused by susceptible organisms
- Treatment of infections resistant to other antibiotics
- Treatment of systemic infections, respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, gastrointestinal infections, biliary tract infections, intra-abdominal infections, bone and joint infections, pelvic infections, eye-ear-nose-throat infections, and gonorrhea
Pharmacology
- Synthetic quinolone anti-infective agent
- Broad spectrum of activity against gram-negative and gram-positive aerobic bacteria
- Bactericidal action through interference with DNA gyrase
- Rapid and well absorption from the gastrointestinal tract
- Widely distributed into body tissues and fluids
- Half-life of about 3.5 hours
- Excretion in urine
Dosage
- Adult dosage range from 100-750mg twice daily depending on infection
- Specific dosage for urinary tract infections, respiratory tract infections, and gonorrhea
- Dosage adjustment for impaired renal function
- No dosage adjustment for elderly
- Not recommended for use in children due to potential arthropathy
Administration
- Instructions for use of Ciprofloxacin IV infusion
Interaction
- Avoid concurrent administration with certain antacids or products containing magnesium, aluminum, calcium, iron, or zinc
- Do not take concurrently with milk or dairy products
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Ciprofloxacin or other quinolones
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal disturbances, central nervous system disturbances, hypersensitivity reactions, joint pain, photosensitivity, increase in liver enzymes, and risk of hypoglycemia and mental health adverse effects
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended for use during pregnancy due to potential arthropathy
- Not recommended for use in nursing mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Use with caution in patients with CNS disorders or predisposition to seizures and convulsions
Use in Special Populations
- Not a drug of first choice in pediatric population
Overdose Effects
- May lead to seizures, hallucinations, confusion, abdominal discomfort, renal and hepatic impairment, crystalluria, and reversible renal toxicity
Therapeutic Class
- 4-Quinolone preparations
- Anti-diarrheal antimicrobial drugs
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C, protected from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children