Cipro
Indicated to manage diverse bacterial infections, developed to target bacterial DNA gyrase and TOPoisomerase.
Strengths: 250 · 500 · 750 · 1000mg
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Medicine details
- Alternative names
Ciproxin
- Therapeutic class
Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic
- Pharmacological class
Fluoroquinolone
- Contraindications
hypersensitivity to fluoroquinolones; history of tendon disorders
- Precautions and warnings
may cause tendonitis; avoid excessive sunlight; maintain adequate hydration
- Minor side effects
nausea; diarrhoea
- Moderate side effects
dizziness; rash
- Dosage forms
Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Bayer
- Onset Time
1–3 hours
- Duration
course duration
- Storage instructions
Store in a cool dry place.
- Drug interactions
theophylline; calcium supplements; dairy
- Age restrictions
Avoid in children and adolescents unless necessary.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Generally avoided. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Serious side effects
tendon rupture — requires immediate medical attention; convulsions — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Indicated to manage diverse bacterial infections, developed to target bacterial DNA gyrase and TOPoisomerase.
Mechanism of action
Ciprofloxacin interferes with the bacterial enzymes DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, which are necessary for DNA replication, transcription, repair, and recombination, effectively halting bacterial multiplication.
Cipro
Indicated to manage diverse bacterial infections, developed to target bacterial DNA gyrase and TOPoisomerase.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Ciprofloxacin
- Listed indication(s): Bacterial Infection, Urinary Tract Infection, Respiratory Tract Infection
Usually available as
- 180 tablets - 250 mg114-250-mg-4880
- 90 tablets - 500 mg114-500-mg-4884
- 60 tablets - 750 mg114-750-mg-4889