| Name | Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride |
| 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) |
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EnglishCiprofloxacin Hydrochloride
Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride 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
The usual dosage is 500-750mg twice daily for up to 7-14 days. It is available as tablets, powder for suspension, IV infusion & extended release tablets.
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
- 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.
- Concomitant administration with tizanidine is contraindicated
Ciprofloxacin should not be taken with milk, mineral supplements or antacids.
There is no known health conditions where ciprofloxacin is contraindicated.