Cipro-S 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 14.00 (50's pack: ৳ 700.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ciprofloxacin |
| Company | Seema pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Cipro-S
Categories
- Antibacterial
- Quinolone preparations
- Antimicrobial drugs
- Anti-diarrhoeal
Description
- Cipro-S is a synthetic quinolone anti-infective agent with broad spectrum of activity against gram negative aerobic bacteria including Enterobacteriaceae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
- It is used for the treatment of single infection or mixed infections caused by susceptible organisms, including infections of the urinary, respiratory, and gastrointestinal tracts, gonorrhea, and severe systemic infections.
Dosage Range
- 100-750 mg twice daily for adults
- 250-500 mg twice daily for urinary tract infections
- Dosage adjustment for patients with impaired renal function
- 750 mg twice daily for cystic fibrosis in adults
Indications
- 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 infection
- Pelvic infections
- Eye, ear, nose and throat infections
- Gonorrhea
Pharmacology
- Bactericidal action due to interference with the enzyme DNA gyrase
- Rapid and well absorption from the gastrointestinal tract
- Widely distributed into body tissues and fluids
- Half-life of about 3.5 hours
- Excretion in urine
Adverse Effects
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
- Disturbances of the central nervous system
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Joint pain
- Mild photosensitivity
- Transient increase in liver enzymes
- Risk of hypoglycemia and mental health adverse effects
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended during pregnancy due to the potential risk of arthropathy
- Not recommended for nursing mothers due to secretion in milk
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Ciprofloxacin or other quinolones
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C temperature
- Protected from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children
Interaction
- Avoid concurrent administration with magnesium or aluminum containing antacids
- Avoid concurrent use with milk or dairy products
Administration
- Instruction for IV infusion administration
Precautions & Warnings
- Use with caution in patients with suspected or known CNS disorders
- Cautious consumption with fluids
- Avoid concurrent administration with certain antacids or dairy products
Overdose Effects
- Seizures
- Hallucinations
- Confusion
- Abdominal discomfort
- Renal and hepatic impairment
- Crystalluria
- Haematuria
- Reversible renal toxicity
Special Population Use
- Not a first choice drug in the pediatric population
Drug Classes
- 4-Quinolone preparations
- Anti-diarrhoeal
- Antimicrobial drugs