Ciprofed – Ciprofloxacin Injection
Description
CIPROFLOXACIN (CIPROFED) INJECTION – TREATMENT FOR BACTERIAL INFECTIONS
Ciprofed Infusion is an antibiotic, used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is also useful in treating infections of the urinary tract, nose, throat, skin and soft tissues, and lungs (pneumonia) (pneumonia). By preventing the development of the causing germs, it eliminates the illness.
Ciprofed Infusion is given as an injection into a vein (intravenous), in circumstances where oral administration is not allowed, such as in hospitalized or comatose patients. It is administered by a medical expert.
USES OF CIPROFLOXACIN (CIPROFED) INJECTION
- Bacterial infections
WORKS OF CIPROFLOXACIN (CIPROFED) INJECTION
Ciprofed Infusion is an antibiotic. It functions by inhibiting the activity of the DNA-gyrase enzyme found in bacteria. As a result, the bacteria are killed because their ability to divide and repair is blocked.
SIDE EFFECTS OF CIPROFLOXACIN (CIPROFED) INJECTION
- Rash
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Gastrointestinal disorder
- Joint pain
- Urticaria
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
- Driving
Ciprofed Infusion may impair your alertness, impair your vision, or cause you to feel drowsy and dizzy. If you have any of these symptoms, do not drive.
- Kidney
In patients with severe kidney disease, Ciprofed Infusion should be used with caution. Ciprofed Infusion dosage may need to be adjusted. Please consult your physician.
There is little information on the use of Ciprofed Infusion in these patients. In patients with mild to moderate kidney disease, no dose change is indicated.
- Liver
In patients with liver problems, Ciprofed Infusion should be used with caution. Ciprofed Infusion dosage may need to be adjusted. Please consult your physician.
There is little information on the use of Ciprofed Infusion in these patients. In patients with mild to severe liver disease, no dose change is indicated.
- Pregnancy
Ciprofed Infusion should not be used during pregnancy because there is clear evidence of danger to the developing infant. However, if the advantages outweigh the hazards, the doctor may seldom prescribe it in life-threatening conditions. Please consult your physician.
