Cifloxin: Side Effects & Dosing

Indications/Uses

Cystitis, resp tract infections, UTI, GIT; ENT, biliary tract, skin & soft tissues, bone & joints infections; specific severe infection ie, mucoviscidosis, abdominal, severe chronic otitis; acute gonorrhea. Empirical therapy for febrile neutropenia in combination w/ piperacillin.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Tab Cystitis 100-250 mg bid. Infections of resp tract, UTI, GIT 250-500 mg bid. ENT, biliary tract, skin & soft tissues, bones & joints infections 500 mg bid. Specific severe infection ie, mucoviscidosis, abdominal, severe chronic otitis; acute gonorrhea 250 mg single dose. IV infusion UTI 200-400 mg 12 hrly. Lower resp tract, bone & joint, skin & skin structure 400 mg 8-12 hrly. Empirical therapy for febrile neutropenia (in combination w/ piperacillin) 400 mg 8 hrly.

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 quinolones. Infant & prepubertal childn. Pregnancy, lactation.

Special Precautions

Epilepsy; CNS damage. Renal or hepatic impairment.

Adverse Reactions

GI disturbances, insomnia, dizziness, headache; skin rash; pain & local irritation at inj site accompanied rarely by phlebitis or thrombophlebitis.

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MIMS Class

Quinolones

ATC Classification

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

Thai FDA Category

Tab: D; Infusion: S

Presentation/Packing

Form

Cifloxin FC tab 250 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's

Form

Cifloxin FC tab 500 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's;10's

Form

Cifloxin infusion 100 mg/50 mL

Packing/Price

1's

Form

Cifloxin infusion 200 mg/100 mL

Packing/Price

1's

Form

Cifloxin infusion 400 mg/200 mL

Packing/Price

1's

Cifloxin

ciprofloxacin

Manufacturer:

Siam Bheasach

Distributor:

Siam Pharmaceutical