Ciprox 200 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
60 ml bottle: ৳ 90.34
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ciprofloxacin |
| Company | Opsonin pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Ciprox
- Ciprofloxacin
Categories
- Antibacterial
- Anti-infective
- Quinolone Preparations
- Antimicrobial Drugs
Indications
- Treatment of single infection or mixed infections
- Infections caused by susceptible organisms
- Infections resistant to other antibiotics
- Treatment of urinary, respiratory, and gastrointestinal tract infections
- Treatment of skin, soft tissue, and bone/joint infections
- Treatment of eye, ear, nose, and throat infections
- Treatment of gonorrhea
- Treatment of pelvic infections
Pharmacology
- Broad spectrum of activity against gram-negative aerobic bacteria
- Active against gram-positive aerobic bacteria
- Bactericidal action through interference with DNA gyrase
- Rapid and well absorption from the gastrointestinal tract
- Widely distributed into body tissues and fluids
- About 30-50% excreted in the urine within 24 hours
Dosage
- Dosage determined by severity, type of infection, organism sensitivity, age, weight, and renal function
- Adult dosage range: 100-750mg twice daily
- Specific dosages for different infections and conditions
- Dosage adjustment for impaired renal function
- Duration of treatment based on severity and clinical response
- Special dosage recommendations for adolescents and children
Administration
- Instructions for intravenous infusion administration
- Precautions for handling the IV solution
- Guidelines for regulating the rate of administration
Interaction
- Avoid concurrent administration with certain antacids and products containing calcium, iron, or zinc
- No concurrent intake with milk or dairy products
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
- Studies in animals indicate potential risks during pregnancy
- Not recommended during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients with CNS disorders
- Recommendation to take with or without meals and drink fluids liberally
- Avoid concurrent administration with certain antacids and products containing calcium, iron, or zinc
- Caution regarding reduced absorption with milk or yogurt
- Dietary calcium does not significantly affect absorption
Use in Special Populations
- Not a first-choice drug in pediatric population
Overdose Effects
- Risk of 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