Hiflox 250 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
60 ml bottle: ৳ 70.26
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ciprofloxacin |
| Company | Ambee pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of single or mixed infections caused by susceptible organisms
- Treatment of infections resistant to other antibiotics
- Wide range of infections including urinary, respiratory, and gastrointestinal tracts
- Treatment of septicaemia, bacteraemia, peritonitis, and other systemic infections
- Treatment of urinary, respiratory, skin, soft tissue, gastrointestinal, and biliary tract infections
- Treatment of bone and joint, pelvic, eye, ear, nose, throat, and gonorrhoea infections
Pharmacology
- Synthetic quinolone anti-infective agent
- Broad-spectrum activity against gram-negative and gram-positive aerobic bacteria
- Bactericidal action from interference with DNA gyrase enzyme
- Rapid and well absorption from the G.I. tract
- Widely distributed into body tissues and fluids
- Half-life of about 3.5 hours
- Excretion in urine as unchanged drug and active metabolites
Dosage
- Dosage determined by severity, type of infection, and patient factors
- Dosage range for adults: 100-750mg twice daily
- Specific dosages for urinary, respiratory, and cystic fibrosis infections
- Dosage adjustments for impaired renal function
- Duration of treatment based on severity and clinical response
Administration
- Instruction for IV infusion administration
- Guidelines for checking solution integrity and proper fluid level during infusion
Interaction
- Avoid concurrent use with certain antacids, sucralfate, or products containing Calcium, Iron, or Zinc
- Do not take concurrently with milk or other dairy products
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Ciprofloxacin or other quinolones
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal and central nervous system disturbances
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Joint pain, mild photosensitivity, and transient increase in liver enzymes reported
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended during pregnancy due to arthropathy risk in immature animals
- Not recommended for nursing mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Use with caution in patients with CNS disorders
- Guidelines for concurrent use with antacids and dairy products
Use in Special Populations
- Not a first-choice drug in pediatric population
Overdose Effects
- May lead to seizures, hallucinations, confusion, abdominal discomfort, and renal impairment
- May cause crystalluria, haematuria, and reversible renal toxicity
Therapeutic Class
- 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