LEVOFLOXACIN I. V.
November 10, 2017IMICILA INJECTION 250 mg / 500 mg
November 9, 2017
| MEDICIP / IV Indications |
Ciprofloxacin 250 mg/500 mg solution for Infusion |
| Composition : |
50 ml of solution for infusion contains 250 mg of Ciprofloxacin as Levofloxacin hemihydrates.
100 ml of solution for infusion contains 500 mg of Ciprofloxacin as Levofloxacin hemihydrates. |
| Indications : |
Adults
- exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- broncho-pulmonary infections in cystic fibrosis or in bronchiectasis
- pneumonia
• Chronic suppurative otitis media
• Acute exacerbation of chronic sinusitis especially if these are caused by Gram-negative bacteria
• Urinary tract infections
• Genital tract infections
- epididymo-orchitis including cases due to susceptible Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- pelvic inflammatory disease including cases due to susceptible Neisseria gonorrhoeae
• Infections of the gastro-intestinal tract (e.g. travellers` diarrhea)
• Intra-abdominal infections
• Infections of the skin and soft tissue caused by Gram-negative bacteria
• Malignant external otitis
• Infections of the bones and joints
• Inhalation anthrax (post-exposure prophylaxis and curative treatment)
Ciprofloxacin may be used in the management of neutropenic patients with fever that is suspected to be due to a bacterial infection.
Children and adolescents
• Broncho-pulmonary infections in cystic fibrosis caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa
• Complicated urinary tract infections and pyelonephritis
• Inhalation anthrax (post-exposure prophylaxis and curative treatment)
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| Contraindications : |
It is contraindicated in patients who have Hypersensitivity to the active substance, to other quinolones or to any of the excipients and Concomitant administration of ciprofloxacin and tizanidine is also contraindicated.
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| Adverse Effects : |
Insomnia, headache, dizziness, phlebitis, diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, hepatic enzyme increased (ALT/AST, alkaline phosphates, GGT) |
| Dosage : |
Adults:
500 mg twice daily to 500 mg three times a day for 7 to 14 days.
Children:
10 mg/kg body weight three times a day with a maximum of 500 mg per dose for 10 to 14 days.
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