Flontin 750 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 18.06 (2 x 10: ৳ 361.20)
Strip Price: ৳ 180.60
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ciprofloxacin |
| Company | Renata limited |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of mixed infections caused by susceptible organisms
- Treatment of infections caused by resistant organisms
- Treatment of urinary, respiratory, and gastrointestinal tract infections
- Treatment of gonorrhea
- Tissue penetration and antibacterial activity
- Use in severe systemic infections
- Use in respiratory tract infections
- Use in urinary tract infections
- Use in skin and soft tissue infections
- Use in gastrointestinal infections
- Use in biliary tract infections
- Use in intra-abdominal infections
- Use in bone and joint infections
- Use in pelvic infections
- Use in eye, ear, nose, and throat infections
Pharmacology
- Synthetic quinolone anti-infective agent
- Broad spectrum of activity
- Active against gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria
- Bactericidal action through interference with DNA gyrase
- Rapid absorption and distribution in body tissues
- Excretion in urine as unchanged drug and metabolites
Dosage
- Dosage determined by severity of infection and patient factors
- Dosage range for adults: 100-750 mg twice daily
- Dosage in specific infections like urinary and respiratory tract infections
- Dosage in gonorrhea
- Dosage adjustment in renal impairment
- Dosage in cystic fibrosis
- Dosage in elderly and children
- Duration of treatment based on infection severity
Administration
- Instructions for IV infusion administration
- Check for leaks and solution clarity
- Proper drip chamber setup
- Regulation of administration rate
Interaction
- Avoid concurrent use with certain antacids and products containing specific minerals
- Avoid concurrent use with milk or dairy products
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Ciprofloxacin or quinolones
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
- Central nervous system disturbances
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Joint pain
- Mild photosensitivity
- Increase in liver enzymes
- Risk of hypoglycemia and mental health adverse effects
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No evidence of teratogenicity or impairment of fertility in reproduction studies
- Avoid use during pregnancy due to arthropathy risk
- Avoid use during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Use with caution in patients with CNS disorders
- Fluid intake recommendation
- Avoid concurrent use with specific antacids and products
- Avoid concurrent use with milk or yogurt
Use in Special Populations
- Not a first choice drug in pediatric population
Overdose Effects
- May lead to seizures, hallucinations, abdominal discomfort
- Renal and hepatic impairment
- Crystalluria and reversible renal toxicity
Therapeutic Class
- 4-Quinolone preparations
- Anti-diarrhoeal Antimicrobial drugs
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C
- Protect from light and moisture
- Keep out of reach of children