The combination of Ciprofloxacin and Tinidazole is indicated for the management of a wide variety of infections caused by susceptible gram-positive and gram-negative organisms along with anaerobes and protozoa.
Ciprofloxacin: Antibiotics (Quinolone antibiotics)
Tinidazole : Antiprotozoals
Ciprofloxacin + Tinidazole effectively manages infection, where ciprofloxacin works by killing bacteria that cause infections. It only works with specific strains of bacteria. Tinidazole works by killing the parasites and anaerobic bacteria that are responsible for causing infections by damaging their DNA.
Consult your doctor:
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Ciprofloxacin is used in the treatment of various bacterial infections such as;
SIDE EFFECTS
Seek and treat diseases of the lungs, nose, throat (air and bronchial tubes) as well as ear and sinuses, if necessary. Do not use in the case of recurrent sinus infections.
Do not use in cases where there is a possibility of increased side effects.
Hence, a black box warningigned by the FDA: "SIN - Bone and joint infections" The black box warning was due to a technical error which was not reported on the online.
Caution
The antibiotic ciprofloxacin is normally given as a single dose. The dosage is decided by your doctor. Ciprofloxacin is not usually given in the following cases:Always read the label and use sparingly, or as directed by your doctor. For children and pregnant women, use a different dose and in larger or less frequent doses. For children and breastfeeding women, use a different dose and in a different age range.
Ciprofloxacin should be used strictly under the guidance of a doctor.
CautionsBefore taking ciprofloxacin tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to ciprofloxacin, other quinolone antibiotics, cephalosporin antibiotics, carbamazepine, fluoroquinolone antibiotics or any other medications. This will allow your doctor to decide if this antibiotic may be right for you.
The label of this medicine states that ciprofloxacin may be taken with or without food.
Tell your doctor if your doctor has prescribed it for you. Your doctor may need to adjust your doses or switch you to a different antibiotic. You may be advised to take a different antibiotic at the same time.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking this medicine. There have been some reports of prolonged QT intervals (a condition when an egg is released from the ovaries) in babies who took the medicine after taking a long time to take effect. This may cause difficulty in breathing, unusual bleeding or bruising, fast heartbeat and rarely, even death. It is important to attend regular check-ups with your doctor.
The medicine is not recommended for children. However, consult your doctor for further advice.
Ciprofloxacin may cause various side effects. Tell your doctor about all the medicines you have had experience with ciprofloxacin. Some of these may be drug interactions.
This medicine should not be used without discussing with your doctor. The drug may affect the heart rhythm (QT interval prolongation).
Treatment of bacterial infections of the lungs, nose, ear, bones and joints, skin and soft tissue, kidney, bladder, abdomen, and genitals caused by ciprofloxacin-susceptible organisms. Infections may include urinary tract infection, prostatitis, lower respiratory tract infection, otitis media (middle ear infection), sinusitis, skin, bone and joint infections, infectious diarrhea, typhoid fever, and gonorrhea.
May be taken with or without food. May be taken w/ meals to minimise GI discomfort. Do not take w/ antacids, Fe or dairy products.
Hypersensitivity to ciprofloxacin or other quinolones. History or risk of QT prolongation; known history of myasthenia gravis. Concomitant use with tizanidine.
Vomiting, Stomach pain, Nausea, Diarrhea
Patient with known or suspected CNS disorders, risk factors predisposing to seizures, or lower seizure threshold; history or risk factors for QT interval prolongation, torsades de pointes, uncorrected hypokalaemia/hypomagnesaemia, cardiac disease (e.g. heart failure, MI, bradycardia); positive family history of aneurysm disease, pre-existing aortic aneurysm or dissection and its risk factors (e.g. Marfan syndrome, vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, hypertension, peripheral atherosclerotic vascular disease); diabetes, previous tendon disorder (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis), G6PD deficiency. Renal and hepatic impairment. Elderly, children. Pregnancy and lactation.
Store between 20-25°C.
Quinolones
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contraindicationFood and Drug Interactions
Patients with renal and hepatic impairment, renal insufficiency, MI, pre-existing aortic aneurysm or dissection and its risk factors. Renal insufficiency: consult your doctor before use. MI: if kidney failure occurs, immediately stop use and consult your doctor. Hypertension: consult your doctor before use. Vomiting, Stomach pain, Nausea, Diarrhea.
Plest use of ciprofloxacin, other than for short-term treatment of urinary tract infections. Ciprofloxacin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic.
Ciprofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone (e.g. levofloxacin), and it is used to treat a wide variety of infections, including urinary tract infections, bronchitis, and some skin infections.
There are several brands of ciprofloxacin available in the market, including:
However, there are several other fluoroquinolone antibiotics (e.g. moxifloxacin) that are not recommended for use in children and are also not recommended for use in children.
Use of ciprofloxacin is contraindicated in patients with a history of gastrointestinal disorders, such as anorexia or anorexia or a history of anorexia, as well as in patients who have liver or kidney problems.
Ciprofloxacin should be used with caution in patients with known hypersensitivity to fluoroquinolones or other fluoroquinolones.
Ciprofloxacin should be taken with a full glass of water and at least one hour before or two hours after food or milk consumption.
Ciprofloxacin can cause a wide variety of side effects. However, most of these side effects are reversible upon discontinuation of the antibiotic.
Ciprofloxacin is not recommended for use in children who are at risk of or have shown hypersensitivity or anaphylactic reaction to fluoroquinolones.
If ciprofloxacin is prescribed for children under 18 years of age, it should be used with caution and for one week after the child is admitted to hospital.
The most common side effects associated with ciprofloxacin use in children include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and vomiting, which can be distressing and may cause distress.
Ciprofloxacin can also cause a range of side effects in infants and children. Although rare, these side effects are more likely to occur in children than in adults.
Although ciprofloxacin is not indicated for use in children and adolescents under 18 years of age, it is contraindicated in patients with a history of gastrointestinal disorders, such as anorexia or anorexia or a history of anorexia, as well as in patients who have liver or kidney problems.
Ciprofloxacin should be used with caution in patients with a history of gastrointestinal disorders, such as anorexia or anorexia or a history of anorexia, as well as in patients who have liver or kidney problems.
The most common adverse effects associated with ciprofloxacin use in children are vomiting, diarrhea, and nausea.
If you notice any of the following symptoms, stop using ciprofloxacin and contact your doctor immediately:
This is not a complete list of the side effects that may occur. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Allergic reactions to ciprofloxacin
The following side effects have been reported with ciprofloxacin use:
- Rash, peeling of the skin, rash, itching, generalised generalised nervousness, diarrhoea.
- Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhoea.
- Diarrhoea, generalised nervousness, and generalised nervousness have also been reported.
- Numbness, weakness, or burning in the arms or legs.
- Muscle pain.
- Fatigue.
- Skin rash.
- Jaundice.
- Anemia.
- Liver disease.
- Kidney disease.
- Liver damage.
- Seizures.
- Reactions to drug may also occur.
The following side effects have been reported with ciprofloxacin use in children.
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Cipro contains an active ingredient called Ciprofloxacin. Ciprofloxacin is a type of antibiotic that fights bacteria that cause infections. Ciprofloxacin works by stopping bacteria from making viruses, fungi, viruses and bacteria.
Ciprofloxacin is used to treat infections caused by bacteria. It will not work for viral infections.
Ciprofloxacin is usually taken as a single dose or as two doses at the same time. This gives the medicine a longer duration to work.
Ciprofloxacin should be taken with or without food.
Do not take Ciprofloxacin more than once a day.
For more information, see Section
in the full CMI.
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to ciprofloxacin or any of the ingredients listed at the end of the CMI.