Dumaflox 250 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 7.52 (3 x 10: ৳ 225.60)
Strip Price: ৳ 75.20
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ciprofloxacin |
| Company | Alco pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Dumaflox
- Ciprofloxacin
Categories
- Antibacterial
- Anti-infective Agent
- Quinolone Preparations
- Antimicrobial Drugs
Description
- Synthetic quinolone anti-infective agent
- Broad spectrum of activity
- Bactericidal action results from interference with the enzyme DNA gyrase
- Rapid and well absorption from the gastrointestinal tract
- Wide distribution into body tissues and fluids
- Half-life of about 3.5 hours
- Excretion in urine
- Available in tablet and IV infusion forms
- Dosage range for adults
- Usage for specific infections like urinary, respiratory, and gastrointestinal tract infections
- Contraindications for patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Ciprofloxacin
- Potential side effects such as gastrointestinal disturbances, central nervous system disturbances, and hypersensitivity reactions
- Pregnancy and lactation precautions
- Storage conditions below 30°C, protected from light and moisture
Color Options
- NA
Dimensions
- NA
Functions
- Treatment of single infection or mixed infections caused by susceptible organisms
- Usable for infections caused by organisms resistant to other antibiotics
- Treatment of a wide range of infections including urinary, respiratory, gastrointestinal, gonorrhea, and septicaemia
Materials
- NA
Technical Specifications
- Dosage adjustment in impaired renal function
- Duration of treatment depending upon severity of infection, clinical response, and bacteriological findings
Design Elements
- IV infusion instructions
Usability Features
- Dosage adjustment for renal impairment
- Usage for various infections in different body systems
- Interaction precautions with other products
Dosage Range
- 100-750 mg twice daily for adults
- Dosage adjustment in impaired renal function
- Dosage range for specific infections like urinary, respiratory, and gonorrhea
Age Range
- Usage not recommended in children, growing children, and growing adolescents
- No dosage adjustment for elderly
Weight Recommendations
- Dosage adjustment in impaired renal function considering body weight
Renal Function Considerations
- Dosage adjustment in impaired renal function
Special Populations
- Not a drug of first choice in the pediatric population
- Pregnancy and lactation precautions
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
- Central nervous system disturbances
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Joint pain
- Mild photosensitivity
- Transient increase in liver enzymes
- Risk of hypoglycemia
- Mental health adverse effects
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Reproduction studies in mice, rats, and rabbits
- Shown to cause arthropathy in immature animals
- Not recommended during pregnancy
- Not recommended for nursing mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients with suspected or known CNS disorders
- Avoid concurrent administration with certain antacids and dairy products
Storage
- Keep below 30°C temperature
- Protected from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children
Overdose Effects
- Seizures
- Hallucinations
- Confusion
- Renal and hepatic impairment
- Crystalluria
- Haematuria
- Reversible renal toxicity
Therapeutic Class
- 4-Quinolone preparations
- Anti-diarrhoeal Antimicrobial drugs
Administration
- IV infusion instructions
Interaction
- Precautions with concurrent administration of certain products
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Ciprofloxacin or other quinolones
Indications
- Treatment of single infection or mixed infections caused by susceptible organisms
- Treatment of a wide range of infections including urinary, respiratory, gastrointestinal, gonorrhea, and septicaemia