Bactin 200 mg/100 ml (IV Infusion)

100 ml bottle: ৳ 145.00

Medicine Details

Indications

  • Treats single infections or mixed infections caused by susceptible organisms
  • Effective against bacteria resistant to other antibiotics like Aminoglycosides, Penicillins, and Cephalosporins
  • Recommended for infections in urinary, respiratory, and gastrointestinal tracts, gonorrhea, and septicaemia

Pharmacology

  • Synthetic quinolone anti-infective agent
  • Broad spectrum activity against gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria
  • Bactericidal action from interference with DNA gyrase enzyme

Dosage

  • Dosage range for adults is 100-750 mg twice daily depending on infection severity
  • Specific dosages for infections like urinary tract, respiratory tract, gonorrhea, and cystic fibrosis
  • Dosage adjustments for impaired renal function

Administration

  • Instruction for IV infusion administration of Ciprofloxacin
  • Steps for properly administering IV infusion including checking for leaks and regulating flow rate

Interaction

  • Avoid concurrent administration with Magnesium or Aluminum containing antacids
  • Do not take with milk or dairy products as absorption may be reduced
  • Delay consuming products containing Calcium, Iron, or Zinc

Contraindications

  • Not for patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Ciprofloxacin or quinolones

Side Effects

  • Common side effects like gastrointestinal disturbances and central nervous system effects
  • Hypersensitivity reactions including skin rash and possible systemic reactions
  • Risk of joint pain, photosensitivity, and increase in liver enzymes

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Not recommended during pregnancy due to potential arthropathy
  • Secreted in milk so not advised for nursing mothers

Precautions & Warnings

  • Caution in patients with CNS disorders or predisposition to seizures
  • Avoid concurrent administration with certain antacids or dairy products
  • Take with or without meals and drink fluids liberally

Use in Special Populations

  • Effective in clinical trials but not first choice in pediatric population

Overdose Effects

  • May lead to seizures, hallucinations, confusion, and renal or hepatic impairment
  • Risk of crystalluria, haematuria, and reversible renal toxicity

Therapeutic Class

  • Belongs to 4-Quinolone preparations, Anti-diarrhoeal Antimicrobial drugs

Storage Conditions

  • Store below 30°C, protected from light and moisture
  • Keep out of the reach of children

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