Seaproflox Dosage & Drug Information

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Contents

Ciprofloxacin HCl

Indications/Uses

UTIs, osteomyelitis, gonorrhea & other STDs, enteric fever, resp tract, skin & soft tissue, bacterial GI & bone & joint infections. Prophylaxis in granulocytopenic patients. Surgical prophylaxis.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult Usual dose: 250-500 mg bid. Acute exacerbation of cystic fibrosis associated w/ Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection Adolescent & childn ≥5 yr 20 mg/kg up to max: 750 mg bid. Acute uncomplicated cystitis Women 100 mg bid. Gonorrhea Single dose of 250-500 mg. Meningococcal meningitis prophylaxis Single dose of 500 mg. Surgical infection prophylaxis Single dose of 750 mg given 60-90 min prior to procedure.

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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.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to ciprofloxacin or other quinolone antibiotics.

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Special Precautions

Ensure adequate fluid intake. Patients w/ epilepsy. Hepatic or renal impairment. Pregnancy & lactation. Not recommended in adolescents or childn.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, sleep disorders, rash, pruritus, anaphylaxis, photosensitivity, increased blood urea & creatinine, transient disturbances in liver enzymes & bilirubin, arthralgia, myalgia, blood disorders.

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Drug Interactions

Decreased absorption w/ Mg-Al antacids. Elevated serum conc of theophylline. Metabolism may be induced w/ rifampicin. May be antagonistic in combination w/ chloramphenicol.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Quinolones

ATC Classification

J01MA02 - ciprofloxacin ; Belongs to the class of fluoroquinolones. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Seaproflox FC tab 500 mg

Packing/Price

20's

Seaproflox

ciprofloxacin

Manufacturer:

ACME Lab

Distributor:

SEA-KING Pharma

Marketer:

Uno Medique Pharmaceuticals