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- Ciprofloxacin is a bactericidal antibiotic of the fluoroquinolone drug class.
- It inhibits DNA replication by inhibiting bacterial DNA topoisomerase and DNA-gyrase which are necessary to separate bacterial DNA, thereby inhibiting cell division.
Therapeutic Indications Of Ciproxen 750 Mg Tablets
- It can be used in the following infections:
- Skin infections
- Bone and joint infections
- Gastrointestinal infections
- Intra-abdominal infections
- Urinary infections
- Respiratory tract infections
- Sinusitis
- Genial tract infections (Gonorrhea)
- Typhoid fever
- Inhalation anthrax exposure
Method Of Administration Of Ciproxen 750 Mg Tablets
- Take exactly as indicated by your doctor.
- Take this drug at the same time of day.
- Take with or without food.
- Take with a full glass of water.
- Swallow the tablet whole. Do not split, crush or chew.
- Drink plenty of fluids while taking this medicine.
- Do not take this medicine with dairy products, like milk or yogurt, or calcium-rich juices
- The dosing may differ depending on the site and severity of your infection.
- For adults, the usual dosing range is 250 – 750 mg every 12 hours.
- For children, the dosing is usually done according to the child’s body weight in mg/kg/dose. It is usually between 10-20 mg/kg/dose every 12 hours.
- Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.
- If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
- If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
- Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.
Undesirable Side Effects Of Ciproxen 750 Mg Tablets
- Although the following side effects are not common in everyone, some patients may complain from:
- Muscle and joint problems
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Rash
- Changes in liver function tests
- Tendon rupture or swelling
- Peripheral neuropathy (changes in sensation, risk of permanent damage)
- Central nervous system problems (dizziness, seizures…)
- Liver toxicity
- Irregular heart rhythm known as “QT prolongation”
- Worsening of Myasthenia Gravis
- Muscle and joint problems in children