Cipcin 250 mg (Tablet)
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Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ciprofloxacin |
| Company | Biopharma limited |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of single infection or mixed infections caused by susceptible organisms
- Treatment of infections caused by organisms resistant to other antibiotics
- Treats infections of the urinary, respiratory, and gastrointestinal tracts
- Treatment of gonorrhea and septicaemia
- Treatment of skin and soft tissue infections
- Treatment of gastrointestinal infections
- Treatment of biliary tract and 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 results from interference with DNA gyrase
- Rapid and well absorption from the gastrointestinal tract
- Widely distributed into body tissues and fluids
Dosage
- Dosage determined by severity and type of infection
- Dosage range for adults is 100-750 mg twice daily
- Specific dosage recommendations for different types of infections
- Dosage adjustment in patients with impaired renal function
- Duration of treatment depends on severity of infection
Administration
- Instruction for the use of Ciprofloxacin IV infusion
- Guidelines for checking the bag and administering the IV infusion
Interaction
- Avoid concurrent administration with certain antacids and other products
- Do not take concurrently with milk or dairy products
- Dietary calcium is a part of a meal, does not significantly affect absorption
Contraindications
- Patients with history of hypersensitivity to Ciprofloxacin or other quinolones
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
- Disturbances of the central nervous system
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Joint pain, mild photosensitivity, increase in liver enzymes
- Risk of hypoglycemia and mental health adverse effects
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended for use during pregnancy due to arthropathy in immature animals
- Not recommended for nursing mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Use with caution in patients with CNS disorders
- Guidelines for concurrent administration with certain 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
- Crystalluria, haematuria, reversible renal toxicity
Therapeutic Class
- 4-Quinolone preparations
- Anti-diarrhoeal Antimicrobial drugs
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C temperature
- Protected from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children