CIPROBID INFUSION contains ciprofloxacin, which belongs to the group of medicines called fluoroquinolone antibiotics. It is used in the treatment of bacterial infections such as respiratory tract infections, recurring ear and acute sinus infections, urinary tract infections, genital tract infections, intra-abdominal infections, gastrointestinal tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, bones or joint infection and anthrax, etc.
Before receiving CIPROBID INFUSION, inform your doctor if you are having kidney problems, neurological conditions, or heart diseases such as a tear in the aortic wall of the heart, bulge or large blood vessels, leaking in the heart valves and congenital heart disease or myasthenia gravis. CIPROBID INFUSION should preferably be avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding. CIPROBID INFUSION should be used with caution in elderly patients.
The most common side effects of receiving CIPROBID INFUSION are reactions at the injection site, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Consult a doctor immediately if any of the symptoms worsen.
CIPROBID INFUSION is used in adults to treat bacterial infections of the following:
CIPROBID INFUSION is used in children and adolescents to treat the following:
CIPROBID INFUSION is used in the treatment of anthrax inhalation exposure in both children and adults.
[GBNKEYWOED] is an antibacterial agent that acts by preventing bacterial replication by targeting the essential enzyme inside the bacteria. This leads to the restriction of growth of the disease-causing bacteria inside the infected person and thereby CIPROBID INFUSION helps to control the infection and treat its symptoms caused by it.
CIPROBID INFUSION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into a vein as an intravenous infusion. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Stop receiving CIPROBID INFUSION and inform your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects
Nausea and vomiting:
Medicine must be preferably received just after a meal or a snack. Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating rich or spicy foods.
Diarrhoea:
Keep yourself hydrated by drinking lots of fluids, such as coconut water or fruit. Do not take any medicine on your own without your doctor’s opinion as it may interact with the medicine you have received. Inform your doctor if the loose motions do not stop or worsen with time.
Skin rash:
Apply calamine lotion or aloe vera to calm your skin. Try to avoid having hot showers/baths as it can irritate your skin further. Do not scratch the affected area. Use protective clothing when going outdoors and apply sunscreen. Regularly moisturize your skin.
CIPROBID INFUSION is generally not recommended for use in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before receiving CIPROBID INFUSION.
CIPROBID INFUSION is generally not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it may pass through breast milk and could be harmful to the baby. Consult your doctor before receiving CIPROBID INFUSION.
Do not drive or use machinery after receiving CIPROBID INFUSION as the medicine could cause neurological disturbances and can make you less alert. Consult your doctor before receivingCIPROBID INFUSION.
Avoid consumption of alcohol while receiving CIPROBID INFUSION because it can make you dizzier.
CIPROBID INFUSION should be given with caution in patients with severe kidney problems. Consult your doctor before receiving CIPROBID INFUSION.
CIPROBID INFUSION is not recommended in patients with liver damage. Consult your doctor before receiving CIPROBID INFUSION.
Do not receive CIPROBID INFUSION if you are allergic to ciprofloxacin or other quinolone antibiotics or to any other ingredients in this medicine.
CIPROBID INFUSION should be given with caution in patients suffering from heart problems such as prolonged QT interval (seen on ECG, electrical recording of the heart), having very slow heart rhythm (bradycardia), weak heart (heart failure), history of heart attack, leaking of heart valves, tearing in the aortic wall, bulging of a large blood vessel, and congenital heart valve disease. Consult your doctor before receiving CIPROBID INFUSION.
CIPROBID INFUSION is not recommended for use if you suffer from
Before receiving CIPROBID INFUSION, inform your doctor if you have:
Use in paediatrics:
CIPROBID INFUSION should be given with caution in children and adolescents (under 18 years of age). Consult before receiving CIPROBID INFUSION.
Use in geriatrics:
CIPROBID INFUSION should be given with caution in elderly patients. Consult your doctor before receiving CIPROBID INFUSION.
A. Drug-Drug interactions:
Before receiving CIPROBID INFUSION, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine:
Overdosage:
CIPROBID INFUSION will be administered to you only by a doctor or a nurse in a hospital, and so it is unlikely to receive an overdose. In case if you experience any unusual symptoms, consult your doctor immediately or visit a nearby hospital.
Drug | : | Ciprofloxacin |
Pharmacological Category | : | Fluoroquinolone antibiotics |
Therapeutic Indication | : | Treat specific kinds of bacterial infections |
Dosage Forms | : | Injections, infusions, tablets, drops, dry syrup, eye ointment, eye drops, ointment, ear drops |
What is CIPROBID INFUSION used for?
CIPROBID INFUSION contains ciprofloxacin, which is used in the treatment of bacterial infections such as respiratory tract infections, recurring ear and acute sinus infections, urinary tract infections, genital tract infections, intra-abdominal infections, gastrointestinal tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, bone, and joint infections. CIPROBID INFUSION is also used in the management of fever in neutropenia-associated infection. Use of CIPROBID INFUSION in children and adolescents is to treat lung and bronchial infections with cystic fibrosis, and complicated urinary tract infections, including infections that cause pyelonephritis (kidney infection that needs immediate medical attention). CIPROBID INFUSION is prescribed for both adults and children for anthrax inhalation exposure infections. Consult your doctor before receiving CIPROBID INFUSION.
If I start feeling well, can I skip the dose of CIPROBID INFUSION
No. You should complete the full course of CIPROBID INFUSION as prescribed by your doctor. It is important that CIPROBID INFUSION be taken at the right dose and for the right duration given. Otherwise, the symptoms can prevail and sometimes worsen.
Is CIPROBID INFUSION safe?
CIPROBID INFUSION is a relatively safe drug. However, the complications are more comparable to other drugs and hence should only be strictly taken if prescribed by a doctor in the appropriate dose, frequency, and duration as advised.
Can CIPROBID INFUSION cause diarrhoea?
Yes, the use of CIPROBID INFUSION can cause diarrhoea. It is an antibiotic that eliminates harmful bacteria. However, it also attacks the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhoea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea.
Can CIPROBID INFUSION increase the risk of muscle damage?
Yes, the use of CIPROBID INFUSION is known to increase the risk of muscle damage, commonly in the ankle (Achilles tendon). Muscle damage can happen, especially to elderly patients who receive CIPROBID INFUSION. Inform your doctor if you feel any kind of muscle pain while receiving CIPROBID INFUSION.
Can I receive CIPROBID INFUSION for cough and flu?
No, CIPROBID INFUSION is an antibacterial medicine that acts only against specific kinds of bacterial infections and not against viral infections causing cough and flu. You should not self-medicate CIPROBID INFUSION without prior consultation with a doctor. Self-prescription is dangerous and can lower the efficacy and therapeutic outcome of CIPROBID INFUSION leading to antibiotic resistance.
Can I receive CIPROBID INFUSION for longer than the prescribed duration if not recovered?
No, prolonged use of CIPROBID INFUSION can cause an overgrowth of other non-susceptible organisms. Hence, if you do not recover from the infection, inform the doctor and get his advice.
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