Xirocip 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 14.04 (20's pack: ৳ 280.85)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ciprofloxacin |
| Company | Novo healthcare and pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of single or mixed infections
- Infections caused by susceptible organisms
- Infections caused by resistant organisms
- Infections of urinary, respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts
- Gonorrhea and septicaemia
- Severe systemic infections
- Respiratory tract infections
- Urinary tract infections
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Gastrointestinal infections
- Infection of the biliary tract
- Intra-abdominal infections
- Bone and joint infections
- Pelvic infections
- Eye, ear, nose and throat infections
Pharmacology
- Synthetic quinolone anti-infective agent
- Broad spectrum of activity
- Active against gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria
- Bactericidal action by interference with DNA gyrase
- Rapid and well absorption from GI tract
- Widely distributed into body tissues and fluids
- Half-life of about 3.5 hours
- Excretion in urine
Dosage
- Dosage determined by severity and type of infection
- Dosage range for adults: 100-750 mg twice daily
- Specific dosage for various infections
- Dosage adjustment for impaired renal function
- No dosage adjustment for elderly
- Specific dosage for adolescents and children
- Duration of treatment based on severity and clinical response
Administration
- Instructions for IV infusion of Ciprofloxacin
- Checking the solution for leaks and clarity
- Suspended bag from hanger
- Regulating rate of administration with flow control clamp
Interaction
- Avoid concurrent administration with certain antacids
- Avoid concurrent administration with milk or dairy products
- Dietary calcium does not significantly affect absorption
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Ciprofloxacin or quinolones
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
- Central nervous system disturbances
- 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, impairment of fertility or peri/postnatal development in animal studies
- Not recommended for use during pregnancy due to arthropathy in immature animals
- Not recommended for use in nursing mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Use with caution in patients with CNS disorders
- Caution with fluid intake and concurrent administration with certain products
Use in Special Populations
- Not a first-choice drug in pediatric population
Overdose Effects
- Seizures
- Hallucinations
- Renal and hepatic impairment
- Crystalluria and hematuria
Therapeutic Class
- 4-Quinolone preparations
- Anti-diarrhoeal Antimicrobial drugs
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C
- Protect from light and moisture
- Keep out of reach of children