Floxacin 500 mg (Tablet)
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Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ciprofloxacin |
| Company | Navana pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of single infection or mixed infections
- Infections caused by organisms resistant to other antibiotics
- Wide range of infections caused by susceptible organisms
- Severe systemic infections
- Respiratory tract infections
- Urinary tract infections
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Gastro-intestinal infections
- Infection of the biliary tract
- Intra-abdominal infections
- Bone and joint infection
- 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
- Inhibits enzyme DNA gyrase
- Rapid and well absorption from the G.I. tract
- Widely distributed into body tissues and fluids
Dosage
- Dosage determined by severity and type of infection
- Dosage range for adults: 100-750 mg twice daily
- Specific dosages for different types of infections
Administration
- Instruction for the use of Ciprofloxacin IV infusion
Interactions
- Concurrent administration to be avoided with certain antacids or 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
- Mental health adverse effects
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Risk of arthropathy in immature animals
- Use not recommended during pregnancy
- Secreted in milk, nursing mothers advised not to use
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients with suspected or known CNS disorders
- Fluid intake recommendation
- Caution for concurrent administration with certain 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
- Crystalluria, haematuria, reversible renal toxicity
Therapeutic Class
- 4-Quinolone preparations
- Anti-diarrhoeal Antimicrobial drugs
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C temperature
- Protected from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children