Medicine details
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Name | Peoflox 500 |
Dosage | Tablet |
Generic Name | Ciprofloxacin |
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) |
Company | Peoples Pharma Ltd. |
Drug Package Details
Strength | 500 mg |
Storage Condition | |
Origin Country | Bangladesh |
Commercial Pack | 30 |
Price per pack | ৳ 360.00 |
Cost per pack | ৳ 316.80 |
Package unit | 10 tabs strip |
Price per unit | ৳ 12.00 |
Cost per unit | ৳ 10.56 |
Discount | 0 |
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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.
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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.