Xerox DS 250 mg/sachet (Oral Powder)
250 mg sachet: ৳ 5.00 (20's pack: ৳ 100.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ciprofloxacin |
| Company | Osl pharma limited |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of single or mixed infections caused by susceptible organisms
- Infections resistant to other antibiotics
- Infections of urinary, respiratory, and gastrointestinal tracts
- Gonorrhea and septicaemia treatment
- Infections of skin, soft tissue, biliary tract, and intra abdominal infections
Pharmacology
- Synthetic quinolone anti-infective agent
- Broad spectrum of activity
- Bactericidal action interfering with DNA gyrase
- Rapid and well absorption from GI tract
- Widely distributed into body tissues and fluids
- Excretion in urine as unchanged drug and metabolites
Dosage
- Dosage determined by infection severity and patient characteristics
- Dosage range for adults: 100-750 mg twice daily
- Different dosage for specific infections
- Dosage adjustments for impaired renal function
- Adult dosage for cystic fibrosis: 750 mg twice daily
- Duration of treatment based on infection severity and clinical response
Administration
- Instructions for Ciprofloxacin IV infusion
- Precautions for checking solution integrity
- Regulating flow control clamp
- Proper fluid level in the drip chamber
Interaction
- Avoid concurrent use with certain antacids and products containing Calcium, Iron, Zinc
- Do not take concurrently with milk or dairy products
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Ciprofloxacin or other quinolones
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
- Disturbances of the central nervous system
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Joint pain and mild photosensitivity
- Transient increase in liver enzymes
- Risk of hypoglycemia and mental health adverse effects
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Reproduction studies in animals
- Evidence of arthropathy in immature animals
- Not recommended for use during pregnancy or nursing mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Use with caution in patients with CNS disorders
- Instructions for taking with or without meals
- Caution for concurrent administration with certain antacids and products containing Calcium, Iron, Zinc
- Avoid concurrent use with milk or yogurt alone
Use in Special Populations
- Effective in clinical trials
- Not a first choice drug in pediatric population
Overdose Effects
- 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 temperature
- Protected from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children