Ceprocon 250 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)

60 ml bottle: ৳ 98.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Ciprofloxacin
Company Concord pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Ceprocon 500 mg tablet

Title

  • Ceprocon

Categories

  • Antibiotic
  • Quinolone Preparations
  • Anti-diarrhoeal Antimicrobial Drugs

Description

  • Ceprocon is indicated for the treatment of single infection or mixed infections caused by two or more susceptible organisms. It can also be used for infections caused by organisms resistant to other antibiotics.
  • Ciprofloxacin is a synthetic quinolone anti-infective agent. Ciprofloxacin has broad spectrum of activity. It is active against most gram negative aerobic bacteria including Enterobacteriaceae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
  • The dosage range for adults is 100-750 mg twice daily. Infections of the lower and upper urinary tract: 250-500 mg twice daily. Respiratory tract infections: 250-500mg twice daily. Gonorrhea: A single dose of 250 or 500 mg.
  • Instruction for the use of Ciprofloxacin IV infusion.
  • Concurrent administration of Ceprocon should be avoided with Magnesium or Aluminum containing antacids or sucralfate or with other products containing Calcium, Iron or Zinc.

Indications

  • Treatment of single infection or mixed infections caused by two or more susceptible organisms
  • Effective against urinary, respiratory, and gastrointestinal tract infections
  • Useful for infections caused by organisms resistant to other antibiotics
  • Indicated for severe systemic, respiratory, urinary, skin and soft tissue, gastrointestinal, biliary tract, intra-abdominal, bone and joint, pelvic, eye/ear/nose/throat infections

Pharmacology

  • Bactericidal action results from interference with the enzyme DNA gyrase
  • Active against most gram negative aerobic bacteria including Enterobacteriaceae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa
  • Active against gram-positive aerobic bacteria including penicillinase producing, non-penicillinase producing, and methicillin resistant staphylococci

Dosage

  • Dosage range for adults is 100-750 mg twice daily
  • Single dose of 250 or 500 mg for gonorrhea
  • Dosage in cystic fibrosis
  • Dosage adjustment in impaired renal function
  • Duration of treatment varies based on severity of infection

Administration

  • Instructions for IV infusion administration of Ciprofloxacin
  • Proper handling and preparation of IV infusion

Interaction

  • Concurrent administration recommendations with antacids and other products containing certain minerals

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to Ciprofloxacin or other quinolones

Side Effects

  • Gastrointestinal disturbances
  • Disturbances of the central nervous system
  • Hypersensitivity reactions
  • Joint pain
  • Mild photosensitivity

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Risk of arthropathy in immature animals
  • Not recommended during pregnancy or nursing

Precautions & Warnings

  • Use with caution in patients with CNS disorders
  • Concurrent administration recommendations with antacids and dairy products

Use in Special Populations

  • Not a drug of first choice in pediatric population

Overdose Effects

  • May lead to seizures, hallucinations, confusion, abdominal discomfort, renal and hepatic impairment

Therapeutic Class

  • 4-Quinolone preparations
  • Anti-diarrhoeal Antimicrobial drugs

Storage Conditions

  • Store below 30°C, protected from light and moisture

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