Dumaflox 250 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
60 ml bottle: ৳ 100.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ciprofloxacin |
| Company | Alco pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Title and Categories
- Dumaflox 4-Quinolone Anti-infective Agent
- Anti-diarrhoeal Antimicrobial Drugs
Indications
- Treatment of single infection or mixed infections
- Infections caused by susceptible organisms
- Infections resistant to other antibiotics
- Wide range of infections in urinary, respiratory, and gastrointestinal tracts
- Infections in immunosuppressed patients
- Infections of skin, soft tissue, and biliary tract
- Management of bone and joint infections
- Treatment of eye, ear, nose, and throat infections
- Therapeutic use for gonorrhea
Pharmacology
- Synthetic quinolone anti-infective agent
- Broad spectrum activity against gram-negative and gram-positive aerobic bacteria
- Bactericidal action by interference with DNA gyrase enzyme
- Rapid and well absorption from gastrointestinal tract
- Widely distributed into body tissues and fluids
- Excretion in urine as unchanged drug and active metabolites
Dosage
- Dosage determined by severity, type of infection, and patient characteristics
- Dosage range for adults: 100-750 mg twice daily
- Specific dosage recommendations for different infections
Administration
- Instruction for the use of Ciprofloxacin IV infusion
- Guidelines for checking solution integrity and proper administration set-up
Interaction
- Avoid concurrent administration with certain antacids and dairy products
- Recommendations for timing of other product intake relative to Dumaflox
- Impact of dietary calcium on Dumaflox absorption
Contraindications
- History of hypersensitivity to Ciprofloxacin or other quinolones
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
- Central nervous system disturbances
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Joint pain, photosensitivity, transient increase in liver enzymes
- Risk of hypoglycemia and mental health adverse effects
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Reproduction studies showing no evidence of teratogenicity
- Risk of causing arthropathy in immature animals
- Not recommended for use during pregnancy and nursing mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients with CNS disorders
- Guidance on administration with or without meals and fluid intake
- Avoid concurrent administration with specific products
- Impact of dietary calcium on Dumaflox absorption
Use in Special Populations
- Effective in clinical trials but not a first choice in pediatric population
Overdose Effects
- Potential effects on seizures, hallucinations, renal and hepatic impairment
Therapeutic Class
- 4-Quinolone preparations
- Anti-diarrhoeal Antimicrobial drugs
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C temperature
- Protection from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children