Ciprocin 250 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
60 ml bottle: ৳ 100.30
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ciprofloxacin |
| Company | Square pharmaceuticals plc |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of mixed infections
- Infections caused by susceptible organisms
- Resistance to other antibiotics
- Infections in urinary, respiratory, and gastrointestinal tracts
- Septicaemia
- Gonorrhoea treatment
- Infections of skin and soft tissues
- Gastrointestinal infections
- Infections of biliary tract
- Bone and joint infections
- Pelvic infections
- Eye, ear, nose, and throat infections
Pharmacology
- Synthetic quinolone anti-infective agent
- Broad spectrum of activity
- Bactericidal action through interference with DNA gyrase
- Rapid and well absorption from the G.I. tract
- Half-life of about 3.5 hours
- Widely distributed into body tissues and fluids
- Excretion in urine
Dosage
- Dosage determined by severity and type of infection
- Dosage range for adults
- Dosage in urinary tract and respiratory tract infections
- Dosage in gonorrhoea
- Dosage in cystic fibrosis
- Dosage adjustment in renal impairment
- Dosage in adolescents and children
- Duration of treatment
- Extended-release tablet dosage
- IV infusion dosage
Administration
- IV infusion instructions
Interaction
- Avoid concurrent use with certain antacids or sucralfate
- Avoid concurrent use with products containing calcium, iron, or zinc
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Ciprofloxacin or quinolones
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
- Central nervous system disturbances
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Joint pain
- Photosensitivity
- Increase in liver enzymes
- Risk of hypoglycemia and mental health adverse effects
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use not recommended during pregnancy
- Not recommended for nursing mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients with CNS disorders
- Instructions for administration with or without meals
Use in Special Populations
- Not a drug of first choice in pediatric population
Overdose Effects
- Seizures
- Hallucinations
- Abdominal discomfort
- Renal and hepatic impairment
- Crystalluria and haematuria
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