Cilocin 250 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
60 ml bottle: ৳ 100.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ciprofloxacin |
| Company | Pacific pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Cilocin
Categories
- Medicine
- Antibiotics
- Anti-infective
Description
- Treatment of single or mixed infections
- Broad spectrum of activity
- Effective against gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria
- Pharmacological action interference with DNA gyrase
- Well absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract
- Dosage based on severity, type of infection, and patient characteristics
- Instructions for use of IV infusion
- Interactions with antacids, dairy products, and other medications
- Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to Ciprofloxacin or other quinolones
- Common side effects including gastrointestinal disturbances and central nervous system disturbances
- Not recommended during pregnancy or lactation
- Precautions in patients with CNS disorders and concurrent medication administration
- Not the first choice drug for the pediatric population
- Potential overdose effects
- Therapeutic class as a 4-Quinolone preparation and antimicrobial drug
- Storage conditions below 30°C, protected from light and moisture
DosageRangeAdults
100-750 mg twice daily
DosageRangeUrinaryTractInfections
250-500 mg twice daily
DosageRangeRespiratoryTractInfections
250-500 mg twice daily
DosageRangeGonorrhea
Single dose of 250 or 500 mg
DosageRangeCysticFibrosis
750 mg twice daily
DosageRangeRenalImpairment
Adjustment may be required
DosageRangeElderly
No adjustment necessary
DosageRangeChildren
7.5-15 mg/kg/day
DosageDuration
5 to 10 days for acute infections
ExtendedReleaseDosage
1000 mg tablet once daily for acute cystitis
IVInfusionDosage
- UrinaryTractInfection: 200-400 mg 12 hourly for 7-14 days
- LowerRespiratoryTractInfection: 400 mg 12-8 hourly for 7-14 days
- NosocomialPneumonia: 400 mg 8 hourly for 10-14 days
- SkinAndSkinStructure: 400 mg 12-8 hourly for 7-14 days
- BoneAndJointInfection: 400 mg 12-8 hourly for 4-6 weeks
- Intraabdominal: 400 mg 12 hourly for 7-14 days
- AcuteSinusitis: 400 mg 12 hourly for 10 days
- ChronicBacterialProstatitis: 400 mg 12 hourly for 28 days
PharmacologicalAction
Interference with the enzyme DNA gyrase needed for the synthesis of bacterial DNA
StorageTemperature
Below 30°C
StorageProtection
Protected from light and moisture
InteractionWith
- Magnesium or Aluminum containing antacids
- Sucralfate
- Calcium, Iron, or Zinc products
- Milk or other dairy products
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to Ciprofloxacin or other quinolones
SideEffects
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
- Central nervous system disturbances
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Joint pain
- Mild photosensitivity
- Transient increase in liver enzymes
PregnancyAndLactation
Not recommended during pregnancy or lactation
Warnings
- Use with caution in patients with CNS disorders
- Avoid concurrent administration with certain medications
OverdoseEffects
- Seizures
- Hallucinations
- Abdominal discomfort
- Renal and hepatic impairment
- Crystalluria
- Haematuria
- Reversible renal toxicity
SpecialPopulationUse
Not a first-choice drug in pediatric population
StorageRecommendations
Keep out of the reach of children
TherapeuticClass
- 4-Quinolone preparations
- Anti-diarrhoeal Antimicrobial drugs