Orcipro 500 mg (Tablet)
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Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ciprofloxacin |
| Company | Novatek pharmaceuticals ltd |
Title
- Orcipro (Ciprofloxacin) Tablets
Categories
- Medicine
- Antibiotics
- Anti-infective Agents
- Anti-diarrhoeal Antimicrobial Drugs
Description
- Orcipro is indicated for the treatment of single infection or mixed infections caused by two or more susceptible organisms.
- Orcipro is a synthetic quinolone anti-infective agent with a broad spectrum of activity.
- Dosage range for adults is 100-750 mg twice daily depending on the severity and type of infection.
Color Options
- White tablets
Dimensions
- Tablet size: 250mg, 500mg, 750mg
Materials
- Active Ingredient: Ciprofloxacin
Functions
- Treats infections caused by susceptible organisms
- Interferes with the enzyme DNA gyrase needed for the synthesis of bacterial DNA
- Rapid and well absorption from the gastrointestinal tract
- Widely distributed into the body tissues and fluids
Technical Specifications
- Ciprofloxacin is active against most gram-negative aerobic bacteria including Enterobacteriaceae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Ciprofloxacin is also active against gram-positive aerobic bacteria including penicillinase producing, non-penicillinase producing, and methicillin-resistant staphylococci
Design Elements
- Tablets come in a blister pack for easy storage and use
Usability Features
- Tablets can be taken with or without meals and should be accompanied by liberal fluid intake
Age Group
- Adults
- Adolescents (caution advised)
Dosage Recommendations
- Dosage range for adults is 100-750 mg twice daily
- Duration of treatment depends upon the severity of infection, clinical response, and bacteriological findings
- Dosage for children: 7.5-15 mg/kg/day depending upon the severity of infection, administered in two divided doses
Special Populations
- Not a first-choice drug in the pediatric population
Contraindications
- Patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Ciprofloxacin or other quinolones
Interactions
- Concurrent administration of Orcipro should be avoided with magnesium/aluminium antacids, sucralfate, or products containing calcium, iron, or zinc
- Orcipro should not be taken concurrently with milk or other dairy products
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 during pregnancy due to potential arthropathy in immature animals
- Not recommended for nursing mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Use with caution in patients with suspected or known CNS disorders
- Orcipro may be taken with or without meals and to drink fluids liberally
Overdose Effects
- May lead to seizures, hallucinations, confusion, abdominal discomfort, renal and hepatic impairment
- Crystalluria, haematuria, and 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
Pharmacology
- Ciprofloxacin has broad spectrum of activity
- Bactericidal action results from interference with the enzyme DNA gyrase needed for the synthesis of bacterial DNA
- It is widely distributed into the body tissues and fluids