Cipex 750 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 17.00 (2 x 10: ৳ 340.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 170.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ciprofloxacin |
| Company | Al madina pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Cipex
Categories
- Medicine
- Antibiotic
- Anti-infective
- Antimicrobial
Description
- Cipex is indicated for the treatment of single infection or mixed infections caused by two or more susceptible organisms
- Ciprofloxacin is a synthetic quinolone anti-infective agent with broad spectrum of activity
- Dosage is determined by the severity and type of infection, the sensitivity of the causative organism(s), and the patient's age, weight, and renal function
- Contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Ciprofloxacin or other quinolones
- Gastrointestinal disturbances, disturbances of the central nervous system, hypersensitivity reactions, joint pain, mild photosensitivity, transient increase in liver enzymes, risk of hypoglycemia, and mental health adverse effects are possible side effects
- Reproduction studies in animals did not reveal evidence of teratogenicity, impairment of fertility, or impairment of peri/postnatal development, but it has been shown to cause arthropathy in immature animals
- Should be used with caution in patients with suspected or known CNS disorders such as arteriosclerosis or epilepsy
Size
- Available in various tablet sizes
Color Options
- Probably available only in standard pharmaceutical colors
Functions
- Treatment of single infection or mixed infections caused by susceptible organisms
- Broad-spectrum antibacterial activity
- Interference with the enzyme DNA gyrase needed for the synthesis of bacterial DNA
Materials
- Active ingredient: Ciprofloxacin
- Other ingredients: Not specified
Technical Specifications
- Rapid and well absorption from the gastrointestinal tract
- Widely distributed into the body tissues and fluids
- Half-life of about 3.5 hours
- Excretion of about 30-50% in the urine within 24 hours as unchanged drug and biologically active metabolites
Design Elements
- Medical packaging design
- Standard pharmaceutical tablet shape
Usability Features
- Convenient tablet form for easy administration
Indications and Usage
- Treatment of severe systemic infections, respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, gastrointestinal infections, biliary tract infections, intra-abdominal infections, bone and joint infections, pelvic infections, eye, ear, nose, and throat infections, and gonorrhea caused by sensitive bacteria
Pharmacology
- Synthetic quinolone anti-infective agent active against most gram-negative aerobic bacteria including Enterobacteriaceae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Active against gram-positive aerobic bacteria including penicillinase producing, non-penicillinase producing, and methicillin-resistant staphylococci
Dosage Recommendations
- Dosage range for adults: 100-750 mg twice daily, depending on the type and severity of infection
- Specific dosage recommendations for urinary tract infections, respiratory tract infections, gonorrhea, and cystic fibrosis
- Dosage adjustment for impaired renal function
- Duration of treatment varies based on the severity of infection
Administration
- Instruction for the use of Ciprofloxacin IV infusion
Interaction
- Concurrent administration should be avoided with specific antacids or other products containing certain minerals
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, risk of hypoglycemia, and mental health adverse effects
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended for use during pregnancy due to potential arthropathy in immature animals
- Secreted in milk, not recommended for nursing mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Use with caution in patients with suspected or known CNS disorders
- Instructions on concurrent administration with specific products
- Avoidance of concurrent use with milk or yogurt alone
Use in Special Populations
- Not a drug of first choice in the pediatric population
Overdose Effects
- May lead to seizures, hallucinations, confusion, abdominal discomfort, renal and hepatic impairment, crystalluria, haematuria, and reversible renal toxicity
Therapeutic Class
- 4-Quinolone preparations, Anti-diarrhoeal Antimicrobial drugs
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C, protected from light and moisture, out of the reach of children