Florocin 250 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)

60 ml bottle: ৳ 100.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Ciprofloxacin
Company Nipro jmi pharma ltd
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Title and Categories

  • Florocin 4-Quinolone Preparations
  • Anti-infective Agent
  • Antibacterial Medication

Indications

  • Treatment of single or mixed infections caused by susceptible organisms
  • Suitable for infections resistant to other antibiotics
  • Effective in urinary, respiratory, gastrointestinal, skin and soft tissue, gonorrhea, and systemic infections

Pharmacology

  • Synthetic quinolone with broad spectrum activity
  • Bactericidal action through interference with DNA gyrase

Dosage

  • Adult dosage range: 100-750 mg twice daily
  • Dosage adjustments for renal function and cystic fibrosis
  • Different dosages for various infections and age groups

Administration

  • Instructions for the intravenous infusion process
  • Steps for checking the IV bag and setting up the administration set

Interaction

  • Avoid concurrent use with certain antacids and dairy products
  • Time gap for consuming other products containing calcium, iron, zinc
  • Impacts of magnesium or aluminum containing antacids

Contraindications

  • History of hypersensitivity to Ciprofloxacin or quinolones

Side Effects

  • Gastrointestinal disturbances
  • Central nervous system effects
  • Hypersensitivity reactions
  • Mild photosensitivity
  • Transient increase in liver enzymes
  • Risk of hypoglycemia and mental health adverse effects

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Not recommended for use during pregnancy due to arthropathy concerns
  • Not recommended for nursing mothers

Precautions & Warnings

  • Caution in patients with known CNS disorders
  • Guidelines for administration with or without meals
  • Caution for concurrent use with specific antacids and dairy products

Use in Special Populations

  • Not a drug of first choice in pediatric population

Overdose Effects

  • Potential effects of Florocin overdose including seizures, hallucinations, renal and hepatic impairment

Therapeutic Class

  • 4-Quinolone preparations
  • Anti-diarrhoeal Antimicrobial drugs

Storage Conditions

  • Storage temperature below 30°C
  • Protection from light and moisture
  • Keep out of the reach of children

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