DFX 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 300.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 100.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ciprofloxacin |
| Company | Delta pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Title and Categories
- DFX Medicine
- Antibiotic
- Anti-Infective
Dimensions
- N/A
Color Options
- N/A
Functions
- Treats single infection or mixed infections caused by susceptible organisms
- Active against gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria
- Bactericidal action from interference with DNA gyrase
- Widely distributed into body tissues and fluids
- Excreted in the urine within 24 hours
Materials
- Ciprofloxacin (active ingredient)
- Synthetic quinolone
Technical Specifications
- Dosage range for adults: 100-750 mg twice daily
- Half-life: about 3.5 hours
- Ciprofloxacin is secreted in milk
- Storage temperature: below 30°C, protected from light and moisture
Design Elements
- IV infusion instructions
Usability Features
- Dosage adjustments not usually required in impaired renal function
- No dosage adjustment required for the elderly
- Not recommended for use in pediatric population
Indications
- Treats severe systemic infections like septicaemia and bacteraemia
- Effective for respiratory, urinary, skin, soft tissue, gastrointestinal, biliary tract, intra-abdominal, bone and joint, pelvic, eye, ear, nose, and throat infections
- Also treats gonorrhoea
Pharmacology
- Broad spectrum of activity
- Active against most gram-negative aerobic bacteria including Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Also active against gram-positive aerobic bacteria including penicillinase-producing and methicillin-resistant staphylococci
Dosage
- Dependent on infection severity, causative organism, age, weight, and renal function
- Duration of treatment depends on severity, clinical response, and bacteriological findings
- Dosage for pediatric population: 7.5-15 mg/kg/day administered in two divided doses
Administration
- Instructions for Ciprofloxacin IV infusion
Interaction
- Avoid concurrent administration with certain antacids or products containing Calcium, Iron, or Zinc
- Do not take concurrently 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
- Not recommended during pregnancy due to potential arthropathy in immature animals
- Not recommended for nursing mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Use with caution in patients with suspected or known CNS disorders
- Avoid concurrent administration with certain antacids or products containing Calcium, Iron, or Zinc
- Do not take concurrently with milk or yogurt alone
Use in Special Populations
- Not a first choice in pediatric population
Overdose Effects
- May lead to seizures, hallucinations, confusion, 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