Neofloxin 250 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 8.50 (5 x 10: ৳ 425.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 85.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ciprofloxacin |
| Company | Beximco pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of single and mixed infections
- Infections resistant to other antibiotics
- Antimicrobial activity in serum and tissues
- Treatment of urinary, respiratory and gastrointestinal tract infections
- Treatment of gonorrhea and septicaemia
- Treatment of respiratory tract infections
- Treatment of skin and soft tissue infections
- Treatment of gastro-intestinal infections
- Treatment of infections of the biliary tract
- Treatment of intra-abdominal infections
- Treatment of bone and joint infections
- Treatment of pelvic infections
- Treatment of eye, ear, nose and throat infections
- Concentrations of Neofloxin in different body tissues and fluids
Pharmacology
- Synthetic quinolone anti-infective agent
- Broad spectrum of activity
- Active against gram-negative aerobic bacteria
- Active against gram-positive aerobic bacteria
- Bactericidal action through interference with DNA gyrase
- Rapid and well absorption from the gastrointestinal tract
- Widely distributed into body tissues and fluids
- Excretion in the urine as unchanged drug and metabolites
Dosage
- Dosage determined by severity, type of infection, and patient characteristics
- Dosage range for adults
- Different dosages for specific infections
- Dosage adjustments for impaired renal function
- No dosage adjustment for the elderly
- Guidelines for dosage in adolescents and children
- Duration of treatment for acute infections
- Extended-release tablet dosage
- Dosage for IV infusion
Administration
- Instructions for IV infusion administration
- Check for leaks and solution quality
- Suspend bag from hanger
- Regulate rate of administration
- Expel air from set
Interaction
- Avoid concurrent administration with certain antacids and products containing certain minerals
- Avoid concurrent intake with milk 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 and mental health adverse effects
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No evidence of teratogenicity or impairment of fertility in animal studies
- Potential risk of arthropathy in immature animals
- Use not recommended during pregnancy or lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients with CNS disorders or predisposition to seizures
- Instructions for intake with meals and fluids
- Avoidance of concurrent intake with specific products
Use in Special Populations
- Not a first choice drug in pediatric population
Overdose Effects
- Seizures
- Hallucinations
- 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 and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children