Ciprox Indications/Uses

Consideration should be given to official guidance on the appropriate use of antibacterial agents.
Uncomplicated and complicated infections caused by ciprofloxacin-sensitive pathogens: Infections of the respiratory tract.
In the treatment of outpatients with pneumonia due to Pneumococcus, ciprofloxacin should not be used as a first choice of drug. Ciprofloxacin can be regarded as an advisable treatment for pneumonias caused by Klebsiella, Enterobacter, Proteus, E. coli, Pseudomonas, Haemophilus, Branhamella, Legionella and Staphylococcus.
Infections of the eyes.
Infections of the kidneys and/or the efferent urinary tract.
Infections of the genital organs, including adnexitis, gonorrhoea, prostatitis.
Infections of the abdominal cavity (eg, biliary tract, peritonitis).
Infections of the skin and soft tissue.
Infections of the bones and joints.
Infections or imminent risk of infection (prophylaxis) in patients whose immune system has been weakened (eg, patients on immunosuppressants or have neutropenia).
Acute bacterial rhinosinusitis*.
Nosocomial pneumonia/Hospital-acquired pneumonia*.
Acute otitis media*.
Septicemia*.
Uncomplicated acute cystitis/Uncomplicated cystitis*.
*Ciprox should be only used: When Pseudomonas is considered AND patient is allergic to antipseudomonal penicillins/cephalosporins; For resistant organisms with no other alternative antibiotics available.