Captiva 250 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)

60 ml bottle: ৳ 100.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Ciprofloxacin
Company Arges life science limited
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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
  • Infections of the urinary, respiratory, and gastrointestinal tracts
  • Gonorrhea and septicaemia

Pharmacology

  • Synthetic quinolone anti-infective agent
  • Broad spectrum of activity against gram negative aerobic bacteria
  • Active against gram-positive aerobic bacteria
  • Bactericidal action resulting from interference with the enzyme DNA gyrase

Dosage

  • Dosage determined by severity and type of infection
  • Dosage range for adults: 100-750 mg twice daily
  • Different dosages for different infections

Administration

  • Instruction for the use of Ciprofloxacin IV infusion
  • Specific steps for IV infusion administration

Interaction

  • Avoid concurrent administration with certain antacids or products containing Calcium, Iron, or Zinc
  • Avoid taking concurrently with milk or other dairy products

Contraindications

  • Patients with a history of 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 for use during pregnancy due to arthropathy in immature animals
  • Not recommended for administration to nursing mothers

Precautions & Warnings

  • Use with caution in patients with CNS disorders
  • Refrain from concurrent use with certain antacids or dairy products

Use in Special Populations

  • Not a drug of first choice in pediatric population

Overdose Effects

  • Seizures, hallucinations, confusion
  • Abdominal discomfort, renal and hepatic impairment
  • Crystalluria, haematuria, reversible renal toxicity

Storage Conditions

  • Keep below 30°C
  • Protected from light and moisture
  • Keep out of the reach of children

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