Efloxin 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 14.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 420.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 140.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ciprofloxacin |
| Company | Ethical drugs limited |
| Also available as |
Title
- Efloxin
Categories
- Medicine
- Antibiotics
- Anti-infective Agents
Description
- Synthetic quinolone anti-infective agent with broad-spectrum activity
Indications
- Treatment of single or mixed infections caused by susceptible organisms
- Effective against infections resistant to other antibiotics
- Suitable for urinary, respiratory, gastrointestinal, skin, soft tissue, and systemic infections
Pharmacology
- Broad spectrum of activity against gram-negative and gram-positive aerobic bacteria
- Bactericidal action through interference with DNA gyrase enzyme
- Rapid and well absorption from the gastrointestinal tract
- Widely distributed into body tissues and fluids
Dosage
- Dosage range for adults: 100-750 mg twice daily
- Specific dosages for different types of infections and age groups
- Duration of treatment varies with infection severity
Administration
- Instructions for intravenous infusion administration
- Proper handling and suspension of the IV bag
Interaction
- Avoid concurrent use with magnesium, aluminum, calcium, iron, or zinc-containing products
- Significantly reduce absorption if taken 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, transient increase in liver enzymes
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended during pregnancy due to potential arthropathy
- Not recommended for nursing mothers due to secretion in milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients with CNS disorders or predisposition to seizures
- Instructions regarding administration with or without meals
- Caution regarding concurrent use with specific products for absorption
Use in Special Populations
- Not a first choice in pediatric population
Overdose Effects
- May lead to seizures, hallucinations, renal and hepatic impairment
- Reversible renal toxicity
Therapeutic Class
- 4-Quinolone preparations
- Anti-diarrhoeal Antimicrobial drugs
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C, protected from light and moisture