Cipromet Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Ciprofloxacin HCl

Indications/Uses

Uncomplicated & complicated infections caused by ciprofloxacin-sensitive pathogens.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

250-500 mg bid for 5-7 days. Infections of the kidneys, urinary tract & abdominal cavity Mild to moderate: 250 mg bid, Severe complicated: 500 mg bid. Infections of the resp tract, bone, & joint, skin & skin structures Mild to moderate: 500 mg bid, Severe complicated: 750 mg bid. Infectious diarrhea & typhoid fever 500 mg bid. Infections of the middle ear (otitis media), paranasal sinuses (sinusitis) 500 mg bid. Bacterial prostatitis 500 mg bid. Acute uncomplicated gonorrhea & cystitis 250 mg single dose.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food: Best taken on an empty stomach for rapid absorption. Take 1-2 hr before or 4 hr after sucralfate, antacids & Al/Ca/Fe/Mg containing products.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn, adolescents.

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Special Precautions

Hypersensitivity. Severe & persistent diarrhea may mask symptoms of pseudomembranous colitis. Patients w/ epilepsy & previous CNS disorders. Discontinue use if tendonitis or photosensitation occurs. May impair ability to drive & use machines in combination w/ alcohol. Previous liver damage.

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Adverse Reactions

Nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, headache, restlessness, rash.

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Drug Interactions

Reduced absorption w/ Fe, sucralfate or antacids, highly buffered drugs (eg, antiretrovirals) containing Mg, Al or Ca. Increased serum conc of theophylline. Concomitant use w/ quinolones & NSAIDs may provoke convulsions. Increased serum creatinine w/ cyclosporin. Enhanced effects of warfarin & glibenclamide. Increased serum conc w/ probenecid. Increased plasma conc w/ metoclopramide.

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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

Cipromet FC tab 500 mg

Packing/Price

50's (P1,979.03/box)

Cipromet

ciprofloxacin

Manufacturer:

Metro Pharma

Distributor:

Metro Drug