Ciprocin 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 15.05 (3 x 10: ৳ 451.50)
Strip Price: ৳ 150.50
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ciprofloxacin |
| Company | Square pharmaceuticals plc |
| 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
- Treatment of severe systemic infections
- Treatment of respiratory tract infections
- Treatment of urinary tract infections
- Treatment of skin and soft tissue infections
- Treatment of gastrointestinal infections
- Treatment of intraabdominal infections
- Treatment of bone and joint infections
- Treatment of pelvic infections
- Treatment of eye, ear, nose and throat infections
- Treatment of gonorrhea
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 GI tract
- Widely distributed into body tissues and fluids
- Half-life of about 3.5 hours
- Excretion in urine as unchanged drug and active metabolites
Dosage
- Dosage determined by severity and type of infection
- Dosage range for adults: 100-750 mg twice daily
- Specific dosage for different types of infections
- Dosage adjustment for impaired renal function
- Different dosage for cystic fibrosis patients
- No dosage adjustment needed for elderly
Administration
- Instructions for Ciprofloxacin IV infusion
- Checking for leaks and solution integrity
- Suspended bag from hanger during infusion
- Regulation of administration rate with flow control clamp
Interaction
- Avoid concurrent administration with certain antacids and products containing calcium, iron, or zinc
- Avoid concurrent use with milk or 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
- Risk of hypoglycemia and mental health adverse effects
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No evidence of teratogenicity in reproduction studies
- Caution advised due to potential arthropathy in immature animals
- Not recommended for use during pregnancy or nursing
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients with CNS disorders
- Can be taken with or without meals
- Fluid intake should be liberal
- Caution with concurrent use of specific antacids and 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 and haematuria
- Reversible renal toxicity
Therapeutic Class
- 4-Quinolone preparations
- Anti-diarrhoeal antimicrobial drugs
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C
- Protected from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children