Floxabid 250 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 8.56 (5 x 10: ৳ 428.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 85.60
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ciprofloxacin |
| Company | Aci limited |
| Also available as |
Title
- Floxabid
Categories
- Medicine
- Antibacterial
- Anti-infective
- Quinolone Preparations
Description
- Indicated for single or mixed infections caused by susceptible organisms
- Active against gram negative and positive aerobic bacteria
- Bactericidal action results from interference with DNA gyrase
- Dosage range for adults is 100-750 mg twice daily
- Administered by oral tablets or IV infusion
- Should be used with caution in patients with CNS disorders
- Not recommended for use in pediatric or pregnant populations
- Storage temperature should be below 30°C, protected from light and moisture
Color Options
Functions
- Treatment of urinary, respiratory, gastrointestinal, skin, soft tissue, bone, joint, pelvic, eye, ear, nose, throat, and gonorrhea infections
Materials
- Ciprofloxacin
- Anti-diarrhoeal antimicrobial drugs
Technical Specifications
- Half life of about 3.5 hours
- Distributed into body tissues and fluids
- Can be excreted in the urine within 24 hours
- Dosage adjustment may be required in patients with renal impairment
Design Elements
Usability Features
- Dosage dependent on severity of infection, age, weight, and renal function
- Dosage adjustments not usually required in elderly patients
- Duration of treatment depends on severity of infection, clinical response, and bacteriological findings
Dimensions
Mode of Action
- Synthetic quinolone anti-infective agent with broad spectrum of activity
- Interference with the enzyme DNA gyrase needed for bacterial DNA synthesis
Dosage
- Dosage range for adults: 100-750 mg twice daily
- Dosage adjustments in patients with impaired renal function
- No recommended use in pediatric population
Administration
- Instruction for the use of Ciprofloxacin IV infusion
Interaction
- Avoid concurrent administration with Magnesium or Aluminum containing antacids or sucralfate
- Do not take concurrently with milk or other dairy products
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Ciprofloxacin or other quinolones
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
- Disturbances of the central nervous system
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Joint pain, 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 potential arthropathy in immature animals
- Not recommended for use in nursing mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Used with caution in patients with CNS disorders
- Avoid concurrent administration with certain antacids or dairy products
Use in Special Populations
- Not a drug of first choice in pediatric population
Overdose Effects
- May lead to seizures, hallucinations, confusion, abdominal discomfort
- Renal and hepatic impairment
- Reversible renal toxicity
Therapeutic Class
- 4-Quinolone preparations
- Anti-diarrhoeal antimicrobial drugs
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C, protected from light and moisture