Generic Name: Ciprofloxacin 500mg/tablet.
Manufacturer/Distributor: Belsen Pharmaceuticals Ltd
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Indications of Cipro 500 Tablet
Ciprofloxacin is used to treat Respiratory Tract Infections, Urinary Tract Infections, Pelvic Inflammatory Diseases, Infectious Diarrhea (Shigella dysenteriae, Vibrio cholera), Typhoid Fever, Intra-abdominal Infections, Prostatitis, Skin, and Soft Tissue Infections, Bone and Joint Infections, Gonorrhea, Neutropenic Patients.
Pharmacology of Cipro 500 Tablet
Ciprofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that is synthesized. It exhibits a bactericidal effect against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. By binding to the bacterial enzymes DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, which are responsible for DNA supercoiling, it inhibits bacterial DNA synthesis.
Dosage & Administration of Cipro 500 Tablet
Tablet: Adult:
Suspension:
Extended-release tablet:
For IV infusion:
Instruction for the use of Ciprofloxacin IV infusion-
Duration of treatment:
Interaction of Cipro 500 Tablet
Ciprofloxacin should not be taken at the same time as magnesium or aluminum-containing antacids, sucralfate, or any calcium, iron, or zinc-containing medications. Ciprofloxacin can be taken two hours after or six hours before these products. Ciprofloxacin should not be taken with milk or other dairy products because the absorption of Ciprofloxacin may be reduced greatly. However, dietary calcium, when consumed as part of a meal, has no effect on Ciprofloxacin absorption.
Contraindications
Patients who have a known hypersensitivity to Ciprofloxacin or other quinolones should avoid it.
Side Effects of Cipro 500 Tablet
Nausea and other gastrointestinal disorders, headache, dizziness, joint pain, and skin rashes are all possible side effects.
Pregnancy & Lactation
In pregnant women, there are no sufficient and well-controlled trials. Only if the possible benefit outweighs the danger to the fetus and mother should Ciprofloxacin be used during pregnancy. Human milk contains ciprofloxacin, which is excreted. Ciprofloxacin should not be taken during lactation due to the risk of articular injury.
Precautions & Warnings
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 them to seizures and convulsions, it should be administered with caution. Hypokalemia should be avoided in patients with known QT prolongation.
Storage Conditions
Keep the temperature below 30°C and keep it away from light and moisture. Keep out of children's reach.
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