Cero 500 mg (Tablet)
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Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ciprofloxacin |
| Company | Gaco pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of single infections
- Treatment of mixed infections
- Infections resistant to other antibiotics
- Antibacterial activity
- Treatment of urinary tract infections
- Treatment of respiratory tract infections
- Treatment of skin and soft tissue infections
- Treatment of gonorrhea
- Treatment of gastrointestinal infections
- Treatment of biliary tract infections
- Treatment of intra-abdominal infections
- Treatment of bone and joint infections
- Treatment of pelvic infections
- Treatment of eye, ear, nose, and throat infections
Pharmacology
- Synthetic quinolone anti-infective agent
- Broad spectrum of activity
- Active against gram-negative aerobic bacteria
- Active against gram-positive aerobic bacteria
- Bactericidal action from interference with DNA gyrase
- Rapid and well absorption from the G.I. tract
- Widely distributed into body tissues and fluids
- Excreted in the urine as unchanged drug and metabolites
Dosage
- Dosage based on severity and type of infection
- Dosage range for adults: 100-750 mg twice daily
- Specific dosages for urinary tract and respiratory infections
- Single dose for gonorrhea
- Dosage adjustment for impaired renal function
- No dosage adjustment for the elderly
- Dosage for adolescents and children
- Duration of treatment based on severity of infection
- Specific dosages for extended-release tablets and IV infusion
Administration
- Instructions for IV infusion administration
- Checking solution for leaks and precipitate
- Suspend bag from hanger during infusion
- Regulating rate of administration with flow control clamp
Interaction
- Avoid concurrent administration with certain antacids or products containing Calcium, Iron, or Zinc
- Avoid concurrent administration 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
- Mild photosensitivity
- Transient increase in liver enzymes
- Risk of hypoglycemia and mental health adverse effects
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No evidence of teratogenicity, impairment of fertility, or peri/postnatal development in animal studies
- Potential risk of causing arthropathy in immature animals
- Use not recommended during pregnancy
- Not recommended for nursing mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients with CNS disorders or factors predisposing to seizures and convulsions
- Instructions for Ciprofloxacin intake with or without meals
- Caution with concurrent administration of certain antacids or products containing Calcium, Iron, or Zinc
- Caution with concurrent administration of milk or yogurt alone
Use in Special Populations
- Not a first-choice drug in the pediatric population
Overdose Effects
- Potential effects of seizures, hallucinations, confusion
- Potential renal and hepatic impairment
- Potential crystalluria and haematuria
Therapeutic Class
- 4-Quinolone preparations
- Anti-diarrheal antimicrobial drugs
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C temperature
- Protected from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children