Peoflox 500 mg (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Ciprofloxacin
Company Peoples pharma ltd

Brand name

Peoflox

Therapeutic class

  • 4-Quinolone preparations
  • Anti-diarrhoeal Antimicrobial drugs

Indications

  • Treatment of single infection or mixed infections caused by two or more susceptible organisms
  • Infections caused by organisms resistant to other antibiotics
  • Infections in urinary, respiratory, and gastrointestinal tracts
  • Gonorrhea and septicaemia
  • Skin and soft tissue infections
  • Bone and joint infections

Pharmacology

Ciprofloxacin is a synthetic quinolone anti-infective agent. It has broad spectrum of activity against most gram negative aerobic bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa. It is also active against gram-positive aerobic bacteria.

Dosage recommendations

  • Adults:
    • 100-750 mg twice daily
    • Single dose of 250 or 500 mg for gonorrhea
  • Children: 7.5-15 mg/kg/day
  • Renal function adjustment: Dosage adjustment is necessary in patients with severe renal impairment
  • Elderly: No dosage adjustment necessary
  • Duration of treatment:
    • Acute infections: 5 to 10 days
    • Uncomplicated urinary tract infection with extended release tablet: 1000 mg once daily for three days

Administration instructions

  • Check the IV bag for leaks
  • Do not use if the solution is cloudy or precipitate is present
  • Suspend the IV bag from a hanger

Interactions

  • Avoid concurrent administration with magnesium or aluminum containing antacids
  • Do not take concurrently with milk or dairy products

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to Ciprofloxacin or other quinolones

Side effects

  • Gastrointestinal disturbances e.g. nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting
  • Disturbances of the central nervous system e.g. headache, dizziness
  • Hypersensitivity reactions e.g. skin rash
  • Joint pain, mild photosensitivity
  • Transient increase in liver enzymes

Pregnancy and lactation

Not recommended during pregnancy and nursing mothers

Precautions and warnings

  • Use with caution in patients with CNS disorders
  • Avoid concurrent administration with certain antacids or dairy products

Use in special populations

Not a drug of first choice in pediatric population

Overdose effects

  • Seizures
  • Hallucinations
  • Confusion
  • Renal and hepatic impairment

Storage conditions

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

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