Floxabid 200 mg/100 ml (IV Infusion)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 146.44
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ciprofloxacin |
| Company | Aci limited |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of single infection or mixed infections
- Treatment of infections resistant to other antibiotics
- Treatment of urinary, respiratory, and gastrointestinal tract infections
- Treatment of skin and soft tissue infections
- Treatment of gonorrhea
- Treatment of pelvic infections
- Treatment of eye, ear, nose and throat infections
- Treatment of bone and joint infections
- Treatment of biliary, intra-abdominal, and gastrointestinal infections
Pharmacology
- Synthetic quinolone anti-infective agent
- Broad spectrum activity
- Activity against gram negative and positive aerobic bacteria
- Bactericidal action
- Interference with DNA gyrase enzyme
- Rapid and well absorption from G.I. tract
- Widely distributed in body tissues and fluids
- About 3.5 hours half-life
- Excretion in urine
Dosage
- Dosage determined by severity, type, and sensitivity of infection
- Dosage range for adults: 100-750 mg twice daily
- Specific dosages for different types of infections
- Dosage adjustments for impaired renal function
- No dosage adjustment for the elderly
- Use not recommended for children with arthropathy risk
- Duration of treatment based on severity and clinical response
- Specific dosages for extended-release tablets and IV infusion
Administration
- Instructions for use of IV infusion
- Checking for leaks and cloudy solution
- Instructions for setting up and regulating rate of administration
Interaction
- Avoid concurrent administration with specific antacids and products containing calcium, iron, or zinc
- Caution against concurrent use 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
- Risk of hypoglycemia and mental health adverse effects
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No evidence of teratogenicity, impairment of fertility or peri/post natal development in reproduction studies
- Arthropathy risk in immature animals
- Avoid use during pregnancy and nursing
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients with CNS disorders
- Caution against specific concurrent administrations
- Caution against concurrent use with milk or yogurt
Use in Special Populations
- Not a drug of first choice in pediatric population
Overdose Effects
- Seizures, hallucinations, confusion
- Abdominal discomfort
- Renal and hepatic impairment
- Crystalluria, haematuria, reversible renal toxicity
Therapeutic Class
- 4-Quinolone preparations
- Anti-diarrhoeal antimicrobial drugs
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C temperature
- Protected from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children