Indications
Treatment of bacterial infections of the lungs, nose, ear, bones and joints, skin and soft tissue, kidney, bladder, abdomen, and genitals caused by ciprofloxacin-susceptible organisms. Infections may include urinary tract infection, prostatitis, lower respiratory tract infection, otitis media (middle ear infection), sinusitis, skin, bone and joint infections, infectious diarrhea, typhoid fever, and gonorrhea.
Administration
May be taken with or without food. May be taken w/ meals to minimise GI discomfort. Do not take w/ antacids, Fe or dairy products.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to ciprofloxacin or other quinolones. History or risk of QT prolongation; known history of myasthenia gravis. Concomitant use with tizanidine.
Common side-effects
Vomiting, Stomach pain, Nausea, Diarrhea
Special Precaution
Patient with known or suspected CNS disorders, risk factors predisposing to seizures, or lower seizure threshold; history or risk factors for QT interval prolongation, torsades de pointes, uncorrected hypokalaemia/hypomagnesaemia, cardiac disease (e.g. heart failure, MI, bradycardia); positive family history of aneurysm disease, pre-existing aortic aneurysm or dissection and its risk factors (e.g. Marfan syndrome, vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, hypertension, peripheral atherosclerotic vascular disease); diabetes, previous tendon disorder (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis), G6PD deficiency. Renal and hepatic impairment. Elderly, children. Pregnancy and lactation.
Storage
Store between 20-25°C.
MedsGo Class
Quinolones
Features
Brand
Cyfrox
Full Details
Dosage Strength
500 mg
Drug Ingredients
- Ciprofloxacin
Drug Packaging
Tablet 1's
Generic Name
Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride
Dosage Form
Tablet
Registration Number
DR-XY39834
Drug Classification
Prescription Drug (RX)
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RXDRUG-DR-XY39834-1pc
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In stock
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₱1300 |