Cilocin 500 mg (Tablet)
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Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ciprofloxacin |
| Company | Pacific pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of single or mixed infections
- Infections caused by resistant organisms
- Infections of urinary, respiratory, and gastrointestinal tracts
- Septicaemia
- Respiratory tract infections
- Urinary tract infections
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Gastro-intestinal infections
- Infection of the biliary tract
- Intra abdominal infections
- Bone and joint infection
- Pelvic infections
- Eye, ear, nose and throat infections
- Gonorrhoea
Pharmacology
- Synthetic quinolone anti-infective agent
- Broad spectrum of activity
- Active against gram negative aerobic bacteria
- Active against gram-positive aerobic bacteria
- Bactericidal action through DNA gyrase interference
- Rapid and well absorption
- Widely distributed into body tissues and fluids
Dosage
- Dosage range for adults: 100-750 mg twice daily
- Specific dosages for different types of infections
- Dosage adjustment for impaired renal function
- Dosage for cystic fibrosis
- No dosage adjustment for elderly
- Cautions on dosage for adolescents and children
- Duration of treatment based on severity of infection
- Extended-release tablet dosage recommendations
- Dosage recommendations for IV infusion for various infections
Administration
- Instructions for Ciprofloxacin IV infusion
- Guidelines for setting up IV infusion
Interaction
- Avoid concurrent administration with certain products
- Instructions for separation from milk or dairy products
- Effect of dietary calcium on absorption
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Ciprofloxacin or 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
- Reproduction studies in mice, rats, and rabbits
- Potential risk of arthropathy in immature animals
- Use not recommended during pregnancy
- Not recommended for nursing mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients with suspected or known CNS disorders
- Instructions for Ciprofloxacin intake with or without meals
- Cautions on concurrent administration with specific products
- Impact of milk or yogurt on Ciprofloxacin absorption
Use in Special Populations
- Effectiveness in clinical trials
- Not a first choice drug in pediatric population
Overdose Effects
- Potential effects of Ciprofloxacin overdose
- Impact on renal and hepatic function
- Reversible renal toxicity
Therapeutic Class
- 4-Quinolone preparations
- Anti-diarrhoeal Antimicrobial drugs
Storage Conditions
- Temperature and light/moisture requirements
- Keep out of reach of children