Ciproxen 250 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
60 ml bottle: ৳ 100.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ciprofloxacin |
| Company | Ad din pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of single or mixed infections caused by susceptible organisms
- Infections resistant to other antibiotics
- Urinary tract infections
- Respiratory tract infections
- Gastrointestinal infections
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Eye, ear, nose, and throat infections
- Gonorrhea treatment
- Bone and joint infections
- Biliary tract infections
- Pelvic infections
- Systemic infections
- Intra-abdominal infections
Pharmacology
- Synthetic quinolone anti-infective agent
- Broad spectrum of activity
- Active against gram-negative and gram-positive aerobic bacteria
- Bactericidal action from interference with DNA gyrase
- Rapid and well absorption from G.I. tract
- Widely distributed into body tissues and fluids
- Half-life of about 3.5 hours
- Excretion in urine as unchanged drug and metabolites
Dosage
- Dosage range for adults: 100-750 mg twice daily
- Different doses for specific infections
- Special doses for cystic fibrosis
- Dosage adjustment for impaired renal function
- Duration of treatment for acute infections
- Specific dosages for different types of infections
- Dosage for uncomplicated urinary tract infection
Administration
- Instructions for IV infusion
- Proper handling and suspension of IV bag
- Regulation of administration rate
Interactions
- Avoid concurrent use with certain antacids and products containing calcium, iron, or zinc
- Precautions regarding 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
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended during pregnancy due to potential arthropathy
- Not recommended for nursing mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients with CNS disorders
- Advice on taking with or without meals and drinking fluids liberally
- Precautions regarding concurrent use with certain antacids and dairy products
Use in Special Populations
- Not a first choice drug 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
- Store below 30°C
- Protect from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children