Indication Infections of the resp tract, middle ear, paranasal sinuses, eyes, kidneys, urinary tract

Manufacturer
Avex
 
Contents
Ciprofloxacin
 
Indication
Infections of the resp tract, middle ear, paranasal sinuses, eyes, kidneys, urinary tract, GI or biliary tract, skin & soft tissues, bones & joints. Genital infections including adnexitis, gonorrhoea, prostatis; sepsis, peritonitis. Prophylaxis & selective intestinal decontamination in immunocompromised patients.
 
Instruction
May be taken with or without food: May be taken w/ meals to minimise GI discomfort. Swallow whole do not chew/crush. Do not take w/ dairy products.
Drug interaction
Increased serum theophylline conc. Provoked convulsion w/ NSAIDs (except acetylsalicylic acid). Transient rise in serum creatinine conc w/ cyclosporin. Intensified action of warfarin, glibenclamide. Increased serum conc w/ probenecid. Increased plasma levels & associated toxic reactions of methotrexate. Reduced absorption w/ Fe, sucralfate or Mg-, Al- or Ca-containing antacids & highly buffered drugs (eg, didanosine tab). Accelerated absorption by metoclopramide.