IMICILA INJECTION 250 mg / 500 mg
November 9, 2017LEVOFLOXACIN I. V.
November 10, 2017MEDICIP I. V.
| MEDICIP / IV Indications | Ciprofloxacin 250 mg/500 mg solution for Infusion |
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| 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) |
| 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. |
| 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. |
