Dumaflox 750 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 12.04 (2 x 10: ৳ 240.80)
Strip Price: ৳ 120.40
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ciprofloxacin |
| Company | Alco pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of single infection or mixed infections
- Infections resistant to other antibiotics
- Urinary tract infections
- Respiratory tract infections
- Gastrointestinal infections
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Infections of the biliary tract
- Bone and joint infections
- Pelvic infections
- Eye, ear, nose and throat infections
- Gonorrhea
Pharmacology
- Synthetic quinolone anti-infective agent
- Broad spectrum of activity
- Active against gram-negative aerobic bacteria
- Active against gram-positive aerobic bacteria
- Bactericidal action by interference with DNA gyrase
- Rapid and well absorption from the G.I. tract
- Widely distributed into body tissues and fluids
- Half-life of about 3.5 hours
- Excretion in the urine
Dosage
- Dosage range for adults is 100-750 mg twice daily
- Different dosage for urinary tract infections and respiratory tract infections
- Single dose for gonorrhea
- Dosage adjustment for impaired renal function
- No dosage adjustment for elderly
- Duration of treatment depends on severity of infection
Administration
- Instruction for the use of Ciprofloxacin IV infusion
- Check for leaks in the IV bag
- Proper fluid level in drip chamber
- Regulate rate of administration with flow control clamp
Interaction
- Avoid concurrent administration with certain antacids or sucralfate
- Avoid concurrent administration with milk or dairy products
Contraindications
- History of hypersensitivity to Ciprofloxacin
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
- Central nervous system disturbances
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Joint pain
- Photosensitivity
- Transient increase in liver enzymes
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended for use during pregnancy
- Not recommended for administration to nursing mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Use with caution in patients with CNS disorders
- Avoid concurrent administration with certain antacids or sucralfate
- Avoid concurrent administration with milk or yogurt alone
Use in Special Populations
- Not a drug of first choice 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
- Keep below 30°C temperature
- Protected from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children