What is CIPROTAB 10MG TABLET used for?
CIPROTAB 10MG TABLET is used in adults in the management of bacterial infections of the respiratory tract, ear and sinus, urinary tract, genital tract, gastrointestinal tract, skin and soft tissue, bone and joint, as well as anthrax inhalation exposure infections. CIPROTAB 10MG TABLET is also used in the management of fever in patients with neutropenia-associated infection. Use of CIPROTAB 10MG TABLET in children and adolescents is to manage lung and bronchial infections with cystic fibrosis and complicated urinary tract infections, including infections that cause pyelonephritis (a kidney infection that needs immediate medical attention). Consult your doctor before taking CIPROTAB 10MG TABLET.IsCIPROTAB 10MG TABLETsafe to take?
CIPROTAB 10MG TABLET is a relatively safe drug. However, the complications are more comparable to other drugs and hence should only be strictly taken if prescribed by a doctor for your present condition in the appropriate dose, frequency, and duration as advised.
Can I skip the dose of?
No. You should complete the full course of CIPROTAB 10MG TABLET as prescribed by your doctor. It is important that CIPROTAB 10MG TABLET be taken at the right dose and for the right duration given. Otherwise, the symptoms can prevail and sometimes worsen.
Can the use of CIPROTAB 10MG TABLET cause diarrhoea?
Yes, the use of CIPROTAB 10MG TABLET can cause diarrhoea. It is an antibiotic that eliminates harmful bacteria. However, it also attacks the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhoea. Consult your doctor if you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after taking CIPROTAB 10MG TABLET.
Can CIPROTAB 10MG TABLET increase the risk of muscle damage?
Yes, the use of CIPROTAB 10MG TABLET is known to increase the risk of muscle damage, commonly in the ankle (Achilles tendon). Muscle damage can happen in people of all ages who take CIPROTAB 10MG TABLET. Inform your doctor if you feel any kind of muscle pain while using this medicine.
What will happen if I accidentally take more of
If you have accidentally overdosed on CIPROTAB 10MG TABLET, you may suffer from reversible kidney toxicity. In such cases, adequate hydration should be maintained. Hence, drink plenty of fluids, to avoid further complications. And consult a doctor immediately and visit the nearby hospital.
Can CIPROTAB 10MG TABLET be given to breastfeeding mothers?
CIPROTAB 10MG TABLET tablet is not recommended for breastfeeding mothers, as the medicine could harm the child. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding before you start taking this medication for infections.
Can I take CIPROTAB 10MG TABLET for my cough and flu?
No, CIPROTAB 10MG TABLET is an antibacterial medicine that acts only against specific kinds of bacterial infections and not against viral infections causing cough and flu. You should not self-medicate CIPROTAB 10MG TABLET without prior consultation with a doctor. Self-prescription is dangerous and can lower the efficacy and therapeutic outcome of CIPROTAB 10MG TABLET leading to antibiotic resistance.
You should not take this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. 2 drugs should not be used at the same time or more than one drug at the same time. Ciprofloxacin tablets can be taken with other medicines and substances such as alcohol and paracetamol because they may harm the child. This includes substances such as blood pressure and blood sugar control supplies.What is a suitable dose of
A doctor will be able to recommend a suitable dose for you depending on your medical condition and the severity of the infection.
Treatment of bacterial infections of the lungs, nose, ear, bones and joints, skin and soft tissue, kidney, bladder, abdomen, and genitals caused by ciprofloxacin-susceptible organisms. Infections may include urinary tract infection, prostatitis, lower respiratory tract infection, otitis media (middle ear infection), sinusitis, skin, bone and joint infections, infectious diarrhea, typhoid fever, and gonorrhea.
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.
Hypersensitivity to ciprofloxacin or other quinolones. History or risk of QT prolongation; known history of myasthenia gravis. Concomitant use with tizanidine.
Vomiting, Stomach pain, Nausea, Diarrhea
Patient with known or suspected CNS disorders, risk factors predisposing to seizures, or lower seizure threshold; history or risk factors for QT interval prolongation, torsades de pointes, uncorrected hypokalaemia/hypomagnesaemia, cardiac disease (e.g. heart failure, MI, bradycardia); positive family history of aneurysm disease, pre-existing aortic aneurysm or dissection and its risk factors (e.g. Marfan syndrome, vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, hypertension, peripheral atherosclerotic vascular disease); diabetes, previous tendon disorder (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis), G6PD deficiency. Renal and hepatic impairment. Elderly, children. Pregnancy and lactation.
Store between 20-25°C.
Quinolones
Use as Prescription Only Therapy; Not a Controlled SubstituteCiprofloxacin-susceptible organisms
Ciprofloxacin may with other quinolones reduce the effectiveness of amiodarone or enalapril alone. Elevation of blood pressure may occur in patients taking tizanidine, MI, or other anti-arrhythmic medications. Hepatic enzymes in these patients may be affected. In addition, patients on diuretics may experience increased blood pressure. Diabetic patients may be at greater risk for QT interval prolongation. Patients with a history of QT interval prolongation may be more sensitive to the effects of diuretics. Other quinolones may prolong the QT interval. Tell your doctor if you are taking other medicines that prolong the QT interval; tell your doctor if you are taking other medicines that interact with ciprofloxacin, tell your doctor if you are taking other medicines that interact with tizanidine, or tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicine that interacts with myasthenia gravis.
Contraindicated with food or milk because interactions may occur. Ciprofloxacin may affect the absorption of certain other medicines, possibly causing side effects.
Do not take with alcoholic beveragesCase 10
Tizanidine (ciprofloxacin) manufacturerTizanidine is a prodrug of ciprofloxacin, which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic. Tizanidine has been associated with the development of a life-threatening syndrome, known as traumatic brain injury (TBI), with possible permanent neurological damage.
Caution in patients with a history of QT prolongation (e.g. myasthenia gravis), MI, or bradyarrhythmias. Renal and hepatic impairment may be required in these patients.
Cipro HC Otic Suspension is a medicine used to treat severe infections caused by bacteria and parasites. It contains a mixture of amino acids that belongs to the type of enzymes known as ‘antibiotics’. The main action of this medicine is to prevent and treat infections. This medicine can also be used in cases of stomach infections and other severe complications of this infection.
Cipro HC Otic Suspension belongs to a group of medicines called Antibiotics. It is used to treat infections caused by certain bacteria. It is effective against the following types of bacteria and certain parasites:
The medicine is not recommended for use by patients suffering from kidney stones.
It is also not recommended for use by pregnant women, children under the age of 16 years, patients with liver problems or kidney problems, and children who are being treated for infections of the skin, throat, and mouth. This medicine should be used only under the guidance of a healthcare professional.
How to use Cipro HC Otic Suspension:Read the Patient Information Leaflet provided by your pharmacist before you start taking the medicine and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Take the medicine with a full glass of water. Swallow the tablet with a full glass of water.
Take the medicine at the same time each day. Do not take it more often than prescribed.
The usual dose is one 200mg dose as prescribed by your doctor.
It is important not to stop taking this medicine suddenly, especially if you feel better after the medicine is stopped. However, it is important to continue the medicine for the full prescribed duration.
Do not increase your dose or take it more often than prescribed.
If your symptoms do not improve after taking this medicine, see your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
What if you forget to take a dose?Take the forgotten dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the regular time. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
Do not take a double dose of this medicine to make up a missed dose.
If you need to take more medicine than prescribed, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
You can easily access your prescription medicine on our website. Simply type in the name of your medicine in the search results area and click ‘Get a refill request’. Once the request has been approved, you will be able to refill your prescription.
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember and then try to compensate for it by taking a higher dose every day. If you have taken too many doses, contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have ingested a too large or too small amount of medicine. Symptoms of overdose may include severe nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, loss of taste and smell, chest pain, or sudden severe headaches and dizziness.
Do not take more medicine than your doctor advises. Cipro HC Otic Suspension is not intended for use in children and should only be used under the supervision of a healthcare professional.
Ciprofloxacin is used to treat or prevent certain infections caused by bacteria. It is prescribed for the treatment of pneumonia, gonorrhoea (a sexually transmitted disease), typhoid fever (a serious infection that is common in developing countries), infectious diarrhoea (infections that cause severe diarrhoea), and infections of the skin, bone, joint, abdomen (stomach area), and prostate (male reproductive gland).
Ciprofloxacin contains an antibiotic, 'Ciprofloxacin', which is bactericidal in nature and works by killing bacteria that cause infections. It prevents the division of bacterial cells. It also inhibits the repair of bacterial cells. Altogether, it kills the bacteria.
Ciprofloxacin should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. In some cases, you may experience nausea, diarrhoea, abnormal liver function tests, vomiting, and rash. Most of these side effects of Ciprofloxacin do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
It is not advisable to stop this medicine suddenly to avoid unpleasant side effects. Inform your doctor if you have any lung disease, muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis), sleeping disorder or difficulty in sleeping (sleep apnoea), severe liver disease, or problem with alcohol or other prescription recreational drugs. Inform your doctor if you are planning to get pregnant, are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you experience any symptoms of an allergic reaction such as rashes, itching, swelling, shortness of breath, etc. you should contact a doctor immediately.
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The active ingredient, Ciprofloxacin, has no effect in dogs. The dosage is the same as in animals.
tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to Cipro, any other medications, or any of the ingredients in Cipro tablets, Ciprofloxacin tablets, or any other medicines. Ask your pharmacist for a list of the ingredients.
tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken rifampin, any other medications you have been taking, or if you have low blood pressure. Your doctor will probably tell you not to take Cipro if you are taking rifap mutated products. Tell your doctor and pharmacist what any of the medications you are taking, whether you have any liver problems, and any other conditions you may have.
tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken rifapillin, any other medications you are taking, or if you have low blood pressure. Your doctor will probably tell you not to take Cipro if you are taking rifampin, any other medications you are taking, or if you have low blood pressure. Your doctor will probably tell you not to take Cipro if you are taking rifapillin, any other medications you are taking, or if you have low blood pressure.
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