| Commercial Pack | 1 |
| Price per pack | ৳ 35.00 |
| Package unit | 5 ml bot |
| Price per unit | ৳ 35.00 |
Classes
Antiinfective Agent , Antibiotic , Dermatological/Topical Agent , Otic Preparation , Topical Antiinfective Agent , Ophthalmic Preparation , Quinolone
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EnglishCiprofloxacin
Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic of the fluoroquinolone class. It kills bacteria by inhibiting DNA synthesis. It is available as tablets, powder for suspension, IV infusion & extended release tablets.
Ciprofloxacin is indicated for the following infections-
- Respiratory Tract Infections
- Urinary tract infections
- Diarrhea
- Intra-abdominal infections
- Prostatitis
- Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
- Bone and Joint Infections
- Meningitis
- Surgical prophylaxis
It is available as tablets, powder for suspension, IV infusion & extended release tablets.
Adults: The usual dosage is 500-750mg twice daily for up to 7-14 days. Regimen can vary depending upon the type and severity of the infection.
Pediatrics: 10 mg/kg to 20 mg/kg (maximum 750 mg per dose; not to be exceeded even in patients weighing more than 51 kg) every 12 hours.
Dosage adjustment: Renally impaired patients require an increased gap between two individual doses.
How to reconstitute powder for suspension
The common side effects caused by ciprofloxacin include-
- Nausea and other gastrointestinal disturbances
- Headache & Dizziness
- Joint pain
- Skin rashes
- Long QT syndrome
- It can also halt bone and cartilage growth.
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- Patients using Ciprofloxacin should be encouraged to drink plenty of water.
- In individuals with suspected or established CNS problems, such as epilepsy, or other variables that predispose to seizures and convulsions, it should be administered with caution.
- Avoid in patients with known QT prolongation, hypokalemia.
- Intravenous administration of ciprofloxacin in patients with additional risks may elevate the risk of QTc interval prolongation.
Contraindication
- It is contraindicated in patients who have known hypersensitivity to Ciprofloxacin or other quinolones such as-
- Concomitant administration with tizanidine is contraindicated
Ciprofloxacin should not be taken with milk, mineral supplements or antacids.
