Cipro Unimed 250 mg, 500 mg, 750 mg FC tablets
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Severe and/or complicated infections caused by ciprofloxacin sensitive bacteria.
Dosage (summary)
250 to 750 mg twice daily, depending on infection type.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding due to potential cartilage damage.
Key Drug Interactions
- Tizanidine
- Methotrexate
- Theophylline
- Vitamin K antagonists
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to ciprofloxacin
- Children under 18
- Myasthenia gravis
- Aortic aneurysm
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Rash
Counselling Points
- Avoid direct sunlight
- Stay hydrated
- Monitor for signs of tendon pain
- Report any psychiatric symptoms
Serious warnings
- Risk of tendon rupture
- CNS effects including seizures
- QT prolongation
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