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💊 Ciprofloxacin Tablet 500 mg
📘 Description:
Ciprofloxacin is a broad-spectrum fluoroquinolone antibiotic. It is used to treat various bacterial infections by inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, essential for bacterial DNA replication.
📄 Prescription / Indications:
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg is commonly prescribed for:
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Respiratory tract infections (e.g., bronchitis, pneumonia)
- Gastrointestinal infections (e.g., typhoid, traveler’s diarrhea)
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Bone and joint infections
- Anthrax exposure (post-exposure prophylaxis)
- Sexually transmitted infections (e.g., gonorrhea, in some regions)
🌿 Nature / Drug Class:
- Antibiotic
- Fluoroquinolone class
- Bactericidal (kills bacteria directly)
✅ Advantages:
- Broad-spectrum coverage (gram-positive, gram-negative, some atypical bacteria)
- Good oral absorption and tissue penetration
- Twice-daily dosing improves compliance
- Effective for complicated infections and resistant strains
⚠️ Precautions:
- Avoid in children and adolescents (risk of tendon damage) unless strongly indicated
- May cause tendinitis or tendon rupture
- Use with caution in elderly patients and those with kidney issues
- Can cause QT prolongation, especially with other QT-prolonging drugs
- Avoid antacids, calcium, iron, and dairy products around dosing time — they reduce absorption
- Not effective against viral infections (e.g., flu)
📦 Common Packaging:
- Tablet containing 500 mg ciprofloxacin
- Usually available in blister packs of 10 tablets
❄️ Storage Conditions:
- Store at room temperature (15–30°C)
- Protect from moisture and direct sunlight
- Keep out of reach of children