QNOL 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 11.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ciprofloxacin |
| Company | Decent pharma laboratories ltd |
Title
- QNOL (Ciprofloxacin) 500mg Tablet
Therapeutic Class
- 4-Quinolone preparations
- Anti-diarrhoeal Antimicrobial drugs
Indications
- Treatment of single infection or mixed infections caused by susceptible organisms
- Infections caused by organisms resistant to other antibiotics
- Wide range of infections caused by susceptible organisms including urinary, respiratory, gastrointestinal tracts, gonorrhea, and septicaemia
Pharmacology
- Synthetic quinolone anti-infective agent
- Broad spectrum of activity against gram-negative and gram-positive aerobic bacteria
- Bactericidal action results from interference with DNA gyrase
- Rapid and well absorption from the G.I. tract
- Widely distributed into body tissues and fluids
- Half-life is about 3.5 hours
- 30% to 50% of oral dose excreted in urine within 24 hours
Dosage
- Dosage determined by severity and type of infection, sensitivity of causative organism(s), age, weight, and renal function
- Dosage range for adults: 100-750 mg twice daily
- Different dosage for urinary tract infections, respiratory tract infections, gonorrhea, and other infections
- Adjustment in case of impaired renal function
- Duration of treatment depends upon severity of infection, clinical response, and bacteriological findings
Administration
- Instruction for the use of Ciprofloxacin IV infusion
- Proper handling and preparation of IV infusion
Interaction
- Concurrent administration with certain antacids and products containing Calcium, Iron, Zinc, or dairy products should be avoided
- Specific timing for intake of certain products in relation to QNOL intake
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Ciprofloxacin or other quinolones
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
- Central nervous system disturbances
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Joint pain
- Mild photosensitivity
- Transient increase in liver enzymes
- Risk of hypoglycemia and mental health adverse effects
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended during pregnancy due to potential risk of arthropathy in immature animals and secretion in milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Use with caution in patients with suspected or known CNS disorders
- Avoid concurrent administration with certain antacids and dairy products
Use in Special Populations
- Not a drug of first choice in pediatric population
Overdose Effects
- May lead to seizures, hallucinations, confusion, abdominal discomfort, renal and hepatic impairment, crystalluria, haematuria, and reversible renal toxicity
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C temperature
- Protected from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children