Dumaflox 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 10.03 (3 x 10: ৳ 300.90)
Strip Price: ৳ 100.30
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ciprofloxacin |
| Company | Alco pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of single and mixed infections caused by susceptible organisms
- Treatment of infections caused by organisms resistant to other antibiotics
- Treatment of urinary, respiratory, and gastrointestinal tract infections
- Treatment of gonorrhoea and septicaemia
- Treatment of skin, soft tissue, and gastrointestinal infections
- Treatment of bone and joint infections
- Treatment of eye, ear, nose, and throat infections
Pharmacology
- Synthetic quinolone anti-infective agent
- Broad spectrum of activity against gram negative and gram positive bacteria
- Bactericidal action through interference with DNA gyrase
- Rapid and well absorption from GI tract
- Wide distribution in body tissues and fluids
Dosage
- Dosage range for adults: 100-750 mg twice daily
- Specific dosages for urinary tract, respiratory tract, and gonorrhoea infections
- Dosage adjustment for impaired renal function
Administration
- Instruction for use of Ciprofloxacin IV infusion
- Regulation of rate of administration with flow control clamp
Interaction
- Avoid concurrent administration with magnesium or aluminum containing antacids
- Avoid concurrent administration with milk or dairy products
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Ciprofloxacin or other quinolones
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
- Central nervous system disturbances
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Joint pain and mild photosensitivity
- Transient increase in liver enzymes
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No evidence of teratogenicity, impairment of fertility or peri/post natal development in reproduction studies in animals
- Not recommended for use during pregnancy
- Not recommended for administration to nursing mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Use with caution in patients with suspected or known CNS disorders
- Avoid concurrent administration with magnesium or aluminum antacids
- Do not take concurrently with milk or yogurt alone
Use in Special Populations
- Not a drug of first choice in pediatric population
Overdose Effects
- May lead to seizures, hallucinations, confusion, abdominal discomfort
- May cause 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