Ciprophil Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Ciprofloxacin HCl

Indications/Uses

Treatment of infections of the resp tract, urinary tract, GI system (including typhoid fever), gonorrhea & septicemia caused by sensitive organisms.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult ≥18 yr 500 mg bid. Uncomplicated acute gonorrhea 250 mg as single dose. Meningococcal meningitis prophylaxis 500 mg. Inhalational anthrax Childn & adolescent 15 mg/kg bid, not to exceed 500 mg bid for 60 days.

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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

Epilepsy, history of CNS disorders, myasthenia gravis & G6PD deficiency. Discontinue use if tendon pain, inflammation or rupture occurs. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn & adolescent.

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Special Precautions

High risk of crystalluria in patients w/ alkaline urine. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery w/ concomitant alcohol use. Renal & severe hepatic impairment. Elderly.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

GI disturbances eg, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain & dyspepsia. CNS effects eg, headache, anorexia, flatulence, bilirubinemia, dizziness & restlessness. Hypersensitivity reactions eg, rash, pruritus, photosensitivity, vasculitis, erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, laryngeal edema & anaphylaxis.

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Drug Interactions

Drugs metabolized by the liver eg, theophylline & caffeine; Mg-, Al-, Fe- & Zn-containing antacids, sucralfate; dairy products w/ high Ca content; naproxen, chloroquine; opioid analgesics, cyclosporine, probenecid & midazolam.

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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

Ciprophil FC tab 500 mg

Packing/Price

100's (P23/film-coated tab, P2,300/box)

Ciprophil

ciprofloxacin

Manufacturer:

Interphil

Distributor:

Interphil