Cipoxia 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 14.00 (2 x 10: ৳ 280.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 140.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ciprofloxacin |
| Company | Pharmasia limited |
| Also available as |
Title
- Cipoxia
Categories
- Medicine
- Antibacterial
- Anti-infective
Description
- Cipoxia 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 including Aminoglycosides, Penicillins and Cephalosporins.
- Cipoxia is a synthetic quinolone anti-infective agent with broad spectrum of activity against most gram negative aerobic bacteria including Enterobacteriaceae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and also active against gram-positive aerobic bacteria including penicillinase producing, non penicillinase producing, and methicillin resistant staphylococci.
- Dosage range for adults is 100-750 mg twice daily, and may vary for specific infections such as urinary tract infections, respiratory tract infections, and gonorrhea.
- Administration instructions include specific steps for IV infusion.
- Contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Ciprofloxacin or to other quinolones.
- Possible side effects include gastrointestinal disturbances, central nervous system disturbances, hypersensitivity reactions, joint pain, mild photosensitivity, and transient increase in liver enzymes.
- Not recommended for use during pregnancy or lactation, and should be used with caution in patients with suspected or known CNS disorders.
- Storage conditions require keeping below 30°C temperature, protected from light and moisture.
Indications
- Treats single or mixed infections caused by susceptible organisms
- Effective against resistant organisms like Aminoglycosides, Penicillins and Cephalosporins
- Can be used for infections of the urinary, respiratory, and gastrointestinal tracts, gonorrhea, septicaemia, and more
Pharmacology
- Synthetic quinolone anti-infective agent
- Broad spectrum of activity against gram negative and gram-positive aerobic bacteria
- Bactericidal action results from interference with the enzyme DNA gyrase
Dosage
- Dosage range for adults is 100-750 mg twice daily
- Specific dosages for various infections such as urinary tract, respiratory tract, and gonorrhea
- Dosage adjustment for impaired renal function
Administration
- Specific instructions for IV infusion administration
Interaction
- Avoid concurrent administration with Magnesium or Aluminum containing antacids, sucralfate, or products containing Calcium, Iron or Zinc
- Avoid concurrent use with milk or other dairy products
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Ciprofloxacin or other quinolones
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
- Central nervous system disturbances
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Joint pain
- Mild photosensitivity
- Transient increase in liver enzymes
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended for use during pregnancy or lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Use with caution in patients with suspected or known CNS disorders
- Avoid concurrent administration with certain antacids or dairy products
Use in Special Populations
- Not a drug of first choice in pediatric population
Overdose Effects
- May lead to seizures, hallucinations, 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 & moisture