Ancipro 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 14.00 (2 x 10: ৳ 280.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 140.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ciprofloxacin |
| Company | Unimed unihealth pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Ancipro (Ciprofloxacin)
Categories
- Medicine
- Antibiotic
- Anti-infective
Description
- A synthetic quinolone with broad-spectrum activity against gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria
- Indicated for the treatment of various infections caused by susceptible organisms
- Pharmacology includes interference with the DNA gyrase enzyme for bacterial DNA synthesis
- Dosage recommendations based on infection type, patient age, weight, and renal function
- Instructions for intravenous infusion administration and storage conditions
Indications
- Treatment for single or mixed infections caused by susceptible organisms
- Can be used for infections caused by organisms resistant to other antibiotics
- Efficacious for urinary, respiratory, gastrointestinal, skin, soft tissue, and bone/joint infections
- Suitable for systemic, eye/ear/nose/throat, gonorrhea, and pelvic infections
Pharmacology
- Broad spectrum activity against gram-negative aerobic bacteria including Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Also active against some gram-positive aerobic bacteria
- Bactericidal action through interference with DNA gyrase enzyme for bacterial DNA synthesis
Dosage
- Dosage range for adults is 100-750 mg twice daily
- Specific dosage recommendations for urinary tract, respiratory, and gonorrhea infections
- Dosage adjustment recommendations for patients with impaired renal function
- Different dosages for extended-release tablets and IV infusion based on infection type
- Duration of treatment recommendations for acute infections
Administration
- Instructions for Ciprofloxacin IV infusion administration
Interaction
- Recommendations for avoiding concurrent administration with certain antacids and dairy products to prevent reduced absorption of Ancipro
Contraindications
- Not to be prescribed to patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Ciprofloxacin or other quinolones
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal disturbances, central nervous system disturbances, hypersensitivity reactions, joint pain, photosensitivity, and transient increase in liver enzymes
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended for use during pregnancy due to arthropathy concerns
- Not recommended for nursing mothers due to secretion in milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients with CNS disorders, advice on fluid intake, and recommendations for avoiding certain antacids and dairy products
Use in Special Populations
- Not a first-choice drug for pediatric population despite effectiveness in clinical trials
Overdose Effects
- May lead to seizures, hallucinations, confusion, abdominal discomfort, renal and hepatic impairment, as well as crystalluria and haematuria
Therapeutic Class
- 4-Quinolone preparations, Anti-diarrheal Antimicrobial drugs
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C, protected from light and moisture, and keep out of the reach of children