Medicine details

ImageBeuflox 750
NameBeuflox 750
DosageTablet
Generic NameCiprofloxacin
Classes Antiinfective Agent
Antibiotic
Dermatological/Topical Agent
Otic Preparation
Topical Antiinfective Agent
Ophthalmic Preparation
Quinolone
Diseases Anthrax
Brinchitis
Diarrhea
Infectious Disease
RTI (Respiratory Tract Infection)
Typhoid
UTI (Urinary Tract Infection)
CompanyIncepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Drug Package Details

Strength750 mg
Storage Condition
Origin CountryBangladesh
Commercial Pack20
Price per pack360.00
Cost per pack316.80
Package unit10 tabs strip
Price per unit18.00
Cost per unit15.84
Discount0
Coupon
Remarks

Ciprofloxacin

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.
 
  • 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.

Ciprofloxacin is contraindicated in-

  • Pregnancy
  • Lactation
  • Children under 18