Ciprofloxacin 250mg
Ciprofloxacin 250mg
Ciprofloxacin 250mg 50 tablets
GENERIC NAME: ciprofloxacin
BRAND NAME: Microflex
DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Ciprofloxacin 250mg is an antibiotic that is used to treat bacterial infections. Ciprofloxacin 250mg belongs to the fluoroquinolone class of antibiotics which includes levofloxacin (Levaquin), ofloxacin (Floxin), gatifloxacin (Tequin), norfloxacin (Noroxin), moxifloxacin (Avelox), trovafloxacin (Trovan) and others.
Ciprofloxacin 250mg stops the multiplication of bacteria by inhibiting the reproduction and repair of their genetic material (DNA). The FDA approved ciprofloxacin in October 1987.
PREPARATIONS: Tablets: 250, 500, and 750 mg. Tablets extended release (XR): 500 and 1000 mg. Microcapsules for suspension: 250 mg/5 ml, 500 mg/5 ml. Injection or Injection concentrate: 200 and 400 mg.
STORAGE: Ciprofloxacin 250mg Immediate release tablets: store below 30C (86F). Extended release tablets: store between 15-30C (59-86F). Microcapsules: store below 25C (77F) and protect from freezing. Injection: Store between 5-30C (41-86F) and avoid freezing.
PRESCRIBED FOR: Ciprofloxacin 250mg is used to treat infections of the skin, lungs, airways, bones, and joints caused by susceptible bacteria. Ciprofloxacin 250mg is also frequently used to treat urinary infections caused by bacteria such as E. coli. Ciprofloxacin 250mg is effective in treating infectious diarrheas caused by E. coli, Campylobacter jejuni, and Shigella bacteria.
DOSING: Ciprofloxacin 250mg For most infections the recommended oral dose for adults is 250-750 mg (immediate release tablets) every 12 hours or 500-1000 mg (extended release tablets) every 24 hours. The usual intravenous dose is 200-400 mg every 8-12 hours.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Ciprofloxacin 250mg administered together with theophylline can lead to elevated, toxic blood levels of theophylline. Theophylline is used to open airways in the treatment of asthma. Toxic levels of theophylline can lead to seizures, and disturbances in heart rhythm. If concurrent use of Ciprofloxacin 250mg and theophylline cannot be avoided, frequent blood tests to monitor theophylline blood levels are recommended.
Iron salts (for example, ferrous sulfate) may reduce the absorption of Ciprofloxacin 250mg because of formation of a ciprofloxacin-iron complex that is not absorbable. Antacids also may reduce the absorption of Ciprofloxacin 250mg. If patients are receiving iron salts or antacids and ciprofloxacin, the Ciprofloxacin 250mg should be given two hours before or six ours after the iron salt or antacid.
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