Ciprofloxacin 500 Mg

MEDICAL DESCRIPTION OF Ciprofloxacin TABLET:

The Ciprofloxacin tablet contains Ciprofloxacin (500mg) a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections in the ear, throat, lungs, nose, skin, tonsils, and urinary tract infections. It produces its action by killing microbes that are responsible for infections. 

USE OF Ciprofloxacin TABLET(Indication of Ciprofloxacin):  

It is used in the treatment of bacterial infections like acute sinusitis, bone and joint infections, chronic bacterial prostatitis, infectious diarrhea, intra-abdominal infections, lower respiratory tract infections, pneumonia, urinary tract infections, gonococcal infections, anthrax infections, and plague. 

Ciprofloxacin TABLET BENEFITS:

Bacterial infections:

This infection usually occurs when microbes enter your body and start to multiply which damages the tissue and makes you sick. It is caused by organisms like Staphylococcus and Streptococcus. Symptoms include sweats, fever, chills, diarrhea, headache, and stomach pain.

Acute sinusitis:

It is a condition where the air-filled cavities around the nasal passages become swollen. Symptoms include congestion, headache, changes in the sense of smell, cough, bad breath, fever, ear pressure, and tiredness.

Bone and joint infections:

It is also referred to as musculoskeletal infection where the infection spreads from skin, muscles to bone. Symptoms include tiredness, fever, swelling, warmth, and joint pain.

Chronic bacterial prostatitis:

Inflammation in the prostate gland. It may take time to treat this infection. Symptoms include stomach pain, painful urination, blood in your pee, painful ejaculation, erectile dysfunction, and pain during intercourse. 

Infectious diarrhea:

It is caused by the bacteria Escherichia coli. Symptoms include blood in stool, mucus in stool, bloating, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and fever.

Intra-abdominal infections:

It is an infection where the microbes move from any part of the gastrointestinal tract to another area within your stomach. Symptoms include stomach pain, inflammation, fever, chest pain, change in bowel movements, diarrhea, tiredness, cough, and dehydration. 

Lower respiratory tract infections:

This infection can cause bronchitis, pneumonia, and tuberculosis. It is caused by bacteria called Streptococcus, and Staphylococcus aureus. Symptoms include dry cough, fever, headache, difficulty in breathing, chest pain, wheezing, runny nose and sore throat. 

Pneumonia:

Inflection that makes one or both lungs swollen by filling the air. Symptoms include chest pain, confusion, cough, tiredness, shortness of breath, diarrhea, vomiting, fever, and sweating.

Gonococcal infection:

Gonococcal infection is a sexually transmitted infection(STD) caused by bacteria called Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Symptoms include painful urination, increased vaginal discharge, penis pain, pelvic pain, abdominal pain, and vaginal bleeding.

Anthrax infection:

It is a serious infection caused by Bacillus anthracis. Symptoms include stomach pain, vomiting, nausea, headache loss of appetite, fever, swollen neck, bloody diarrhea, and sore throat.

Plague:

It is an infection caused by bacteria called Yersinia pestis. Symptoms include fever, tiredness, and headache.

Skin and soft tissue infection:

This is a bacterial infection that affects your skin, muscles, and connective tissue. It is caused by Staphylococcus aureus. Symptoms include inflammation, redness, warmth, pain, and draining of yellow or green pus. 

Urinary tract infections:

This is an infection that occurs in any part of the urinary system which includes the kidneys, urethra, bladder, and urethra. Symptoms include irritation while urinating, tiredness, pain in the penis, wetting the bed, and frequent urination.

 

HOW THE Ciprofloxacin TABLET WORKS:

The Ciprofloxacin tablet contains Ciprofloxacin (500mg) a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that produces its action by killing the microbes by preventing DNA gyrase, a bacterial enzyme that helps the bacterial cell from repairing and dividing.

CONTRAINDICATION OF Ciprofloxacin TABLET:

If you are allergic to ciprofloxacin, penicillin, and its combinations, it is advisable not to consume the medicine. It is contraindicated to use this medicine in patients who are at high risk of developing myasthenia gravis because it may worsen their condition.

Ciprofloxacin TABLET SIDE EFFECT 

Stomach pain

Gastrointestinal disorder

Confusion

Diarrhea

Dizziness

Tiredness

Gastritis

Headache

Vomiting

Rash

Indigestion

FAQ OF Ciprofloxacin TABLET

Ciprofloxacin tablet may lead to the risk of  muscle damage?

Yes, using this medicine increases the risk of muscle and tendon damage better consult with your physician before starting the treatment. 

Can the use of a Ciprofloxacin tablet cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of this medicine may cause diarrhea because using this medicine can kill both harmful and nonharmful bacteria in your stomach which leads to diarrhea. 

What if I do not get better after using the Ciprofloxacin tablet?

Inform your physician if you do not get better while using this medicine. 

PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL WARNING OF Ciprofloxacin TABLET

ALCOHOL:

While taking ciprofloxacin medicine it is unsafe to consume the alcohol. For more details visit the doctor or nearby hospital for a consultation

DRIVING OR OPERATING MACHINERY

While taking the ciprofloxacin medicine it is unsafe to drive or operate the machine. For more details visit the doctor or nearby hospital for a consultation

PREGNANCY:

It is considered unsafe to use this medicine during pregnancy it may produce harmful effects on the fetus, for more details visit the doctor or a nearby hospital for a consultation.

BREASTFEEDING:

It is considered unsafe to use this medicine during breastfeeding it may excreted through breast milk, for more details visit the doctor or nearby hospital for a consultation.

KIDNEY PROBLEM:

While taking this medicine it is safe to use in patients with kidney diseases. For more details visit the doctor or nearby hospital for a consultation

LIVER PROBLEM:

Ciprofloxacin  should administered with caution to the patient with liver problems/disease.Adjustment of the dose and dosage may be needed while taking the medicine with liver diseases. For further information on this visit the near by doctor or hospital.

HOW TO TAKE A Ciprofloxacin TABLET:

Take the tablet with or without food but take the ciprofloxacin tablet fully and as per the dose given by the doctor for better result.Don’t crush or chew the tablet. Take the tablets as per the dose prescribed by the doctor. Do not take extra doses and dosage of the medicine, it may lead to undesired and unwanted effects. 

USE OF Ciprofloxacin TABLET IN ADULTS:

If the medicine is prescribed by the doctor, then it is advised to consume it as per the doctor’s prescription of dose and dosage, For more details visit the doctor for the consultation.

USE OF Ciprofloxacin TABLET IN CHILDREN:

If the medicine is prescribed by the doctor, then it is advised to consume the medicine as per the doctor’s prescription of dose and dosage. For more details visit the doctor for the consultation.

USE OF Ciprofloxacin TABLETS ELDERLY PATIENTS:

Ciprofloxacin tablets should be used with caution in patients in an elderly age group, which leads to developing further medical problems and worsening the patient’s health conditions. Kindly consult with your doctor. Dose adjustment is required for the patient based on the medical condition and previous medical history.

OTHER GENERAL WARNINGS:

Using this medicine may cause Antibiotic resistance, tendinitis, tendon rupture, peripheral neuropathy, crystalluria, phototoxicity, and clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea. You need to consult the doctor before consuming the medicine and caution to be taken while taking the medicine

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:

The Ciprofloxacin tablet contains Ciprofloxacin (500mg) a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections in the ear, throat, lungs, nose, skin, tonsils, and urinary tract infections. It produces its action by killing microbes that are responsible for infections. 

Inform the doctor, if you have the following complications earlier,  

If you have a medical history of GI tract disease 

If you have an immunodeficiency disease like HIV/AIDS

If you have allergic conditions like itching and rashes 

If you are planning to become pregnant or currently under the breastfeed 

If you are suffering from diarrhea, stomach pain, etc

DRUG INTERACTION WITH Ciprofloxacin TABLET

Interaction with the drugs:

Ciprofloxacin decreases the effect of BCG vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism 

Ciprofloxacin and clarithromycin increases the QTc intervals

Ciprofloxacin increases the effect of bendamustine by decreasing its metabolism 

A combination of ciprofloxacin and dexamethasone may increase the risk of tendon rupture

A combination of ciprofloxacin and dichlorphenamide decreases the level of serum potassium

OVERDOSE

Consume the medicine as per the doctor’s advice and prescribed dose and dosage. Do not take any extra dose of medicine. If you have taken the overdose/extra dose of the medicine immediately visit the doctor or nearby hospital for medical consultation.

MISSED DOSE

Consume the medicine as per the doctor’s advice and prescribed dose and dosage.do not miss or forget to take the medicine. Suppose you miss or forget to take the medicine, don’t take the extra dose of the medicine, skip the missed dose, and take the regular dose of medicine. Avoid taking the missed dose or two times of the medicine to compensate for the missed dose. 

Conditions of Storage:

Store the medicine at 30°c at room temperature.

Keep reaching out to children and pets, to avoid the risk of swallowing.

Protect from sunlight and heat 

Quick recall:

The Ciprofloxacin tablet contains Ciprofloxacin (500mg) a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections in the ear, throat, lungs, nose, skin, tonsils, and urinary tract infections. 

It produces its action by killing microbes that are responsible for infections. 

Withdraw the medicine if you have noticed a rash, difficulty in breathing, inflammation in the face and mouth

Do not discontinue the medicine without completing the full course of treatment 

Using this medicine may cause tendon rupture 

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