Spectra 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 10.19 (2 x 10: ৳ 203.80)
Strip Price: ৳ 101.90
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ciprofloxacin |
| Company | Jayson pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of single infection or mixed infections
- Infections caused by resistant organisms
- Infections of the urinary, respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts
- Septicaemia
- Bronchitis
- Urinary tract infections
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Gastro-intestinal infections
- Infection of the biliary tract
- Bone and joint infection
- Eye, ear, nose and throat infections
- Gonorrhoea
- Indication for severe systemic infections
- Indication for bone and joint infections
- Pelvic infections
Pharmacology
- Synthetic quinolone anti-infective agent
- Broad spectrum of activity
- Bactericidal action
- Interference with DNA gyrase enzyme
- Rapid and well absorption from the G.I. tract
- Widely distributed into body tissues and fluids
- Half-life of about 3.5 hours
- Excretion in the urine
Dosage
- Dosage determined by severity and type of infection
- Dosage range for adults
- Different dosage for urinary tract infections, respiratory tract infections, gonorrhea
- Dosage in cystic fibrosis
- Dosage adjustment for impaired renal function
- No dosage adjustment for elderly
- Dosage in adolescents and children
- Duration of treatment
- Dosage for extended-release tablet
- Dosage for IV infusion
Administration
- Instructions for IV infusion
- Check for leaks before use
- Do not use if solution is cloudy or a precipitate is present
- Regulate rate of administration with flow control clamp
Interaction
- Avoid concurrent administration with certain antacids or products containing Calcium, Iron or Zinc
- Avoid concurrent use with milk or dairy products
- Dietary calcium does not significantly affect absorption
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
- No evidence of teratogenicity, impairment of fertility or impairment of peri/post natal development in animal studies
- Caution advised due to arthropathy in immature animals
- Not recommended during pregnancy
- Not recommended for nursing mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Use with caution in patients with CNS disorders
- May be taken with or without meals
- Avoid concurrent administration with certain antacids or products containing Calcium, Iron or Zinc
- Avoid concurrent use with milk or yogurt alone
Use in Special Populations
- Not a drug of first choice in pediatric population
Overdose Effects
- 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
- Protected from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children