Uprocin 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (4 x 10: ৳ 400.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 100.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ciprofloxacin |
| Company | Union pharmaceuticals ltd |
Title
- Uprocin Medicine
Categories
- Antibacterial
- Antibiotic
- Infection Treatment
Description
- A medication indicated for the treatment of single or mixed infections caused by susceptible organisms
- Has broad spectrum of activity against gram-negative and gram-positive aerobic bacteria
- Can be used for infections resistant to other antibiotics including Aminoglycosides, Penicillins, and Cephalosporins
- Suitable for infections of the urinary, respiratory, gastrointestinal tracts, gonorrhea, and septicaemia
- Available in various dosage forms including tablets, extended-release tablets, and intravenous infusions
- Dosage varies based on severity, infection type, and patient's age, weight, and renal function
- Contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Ciprofloxacin or other quinolones
- May cause gastrointestinal disturbances, central nervous system disturbances, hypersensitivity reactions, joint pain, and mild photosensitivity
- Not recommended for use during pregnancy or lactation
- Has potential overdose effects including seizures, hallucinations, reversible renal toxicity
Active Ingredient
- Ciprofloxacin
Indications
- Treatment of severe systemic infections, respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, gastrointestinal infections, bone and joint infections, pelvic and eye, ear, nose, and throat infections
Pharmacology
- Synthetic quinolone anti-infective agent
- Acts by interfering with the enzyme DNA gyrase needed for bacterial DNA synthesis
- Rapidly and well absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract
- Half-life of about 3.5 hours
- Excreted in the urine as unchanged drug and biologically active metabolites
Dosage
- Adult dosage range: 100-750 mg twice daily, depending on infection type
- Different dosages for urinary tract infections, respiratory tract infections, and gonorrhea
- Dosage adjustment required in patients with impaired renal function
- Different dosages for adolescents and children
- Treatment duration varies based on infection severity
Administration Instructions
- Instructions for the use of Ciprofloxacin IV infusion
Interactions
- Avoid concurrent administration with certain antacids, sucralfate, products containing calcium, iron, zinc, or milk
- Dietary calcium within a meal does not significantly affect absorption of Uprocin
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 arthropathy in immature animals
- Secreted in milk and not recommended for use during lactation
Precautions Warnings
- Use with caution in patients with suspected or known CNS disorders
- Avoid concurrent administration with certain antacids or products containing calcium, iron or zinc
Use in Special Populations
- Not a drug of first choice in pediatric population
Overdose Effects
- May lead to seizures, hallucinations, abdominal discomfort, renal and hepatic impairment, and reversible renal toxicity
Therapeutic Class
- 4-Quinolone preparations
- Anti-diarrhoeal Antimicrobial drugs
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C temperature
- Protect from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children