Cipro-M 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 14.06 (40's pack: ৳ 562.40)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ciprofloxacin |
| Company | Modern pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of single or mixed infections
- Infections caused by resistant organisms
- Infections of urinary, respiratory, and gastrointestinal tracts
- Treatment of gonorrhea
- Severe systemic infections
- Respiratory tract infections
- Urinary tract infections
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Gastro-intestinal infections
- Infection of the biliary tract
- Intra abdominal infections
- Bone and joint infections
- Pelvic infections
- Eye, ear, nose and throat infections
Pharmacology
- Synthetic quinolone anti-infective agent
- Broad spectrum of activity
- Active against gram negative and gram positive bacteria
- Bactericidal action
- Interference with the enzyme DNA gyrase
- Rapid absorption from the G.I. tract
- Widely distributed into body tissues and fluids
- Excretion in urine
Dosage
- Dosage determined by severity and type of infection
- Dosage range for adults 100-750 mg twice daily
- Specific dosages for different infections
- Dosage adjustment for impaired renal function
- Different dosages for adolescents, children, and adults
- Duration of treatment recommendations
Administration
- Instruction for the use of Ciprofloxacin IV infusion
- Specific steps for IV administration
Interaction
- Avoid concurrent administration with certain products
- Avoid concurrent administration with milk or dairy products
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
- Mental health adverse effects
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No evidence of teratogenicity in studies
- Caution due to arthropathy in immature animals
- Avoid use during pregnancy
- Not recommended for nursing mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Use with caution in patients with CNS disorders
- Guidelines for administration with or without meals
- Avoid concurrent administration with certain products
- Avoid concurrent administration with milk or yogurt alone
Use in Special Populations
- Effective in clinical trials
- Not a drug of first choice in pediatric population
Overdose Effects
- 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 and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children