ALCIPRO IV INJECTION 100ML
About ALCIPRO IV INJECTION 100ML
ALCIPRO IV INJECTION 100ML belongs to the class of antibiotic medication known as fluoroquinolones used to treat bacterial infections such as respiratory tract infections, ear, sinus infections, urinary tract infections, genital tract infections, gastrointestinal tract infections, intra-abdominal infections, skin & soft tissue infections, and bone & joint infections. ALCIPRO IV INJECTION 100ML is also used to treat inhalational anthrax post-exposure and as empirical therapy for febrile neutropenic patients.
ALCIPRO IV INJECTION 100ML is antibacterial in nature and kills the bacteria that trigger various infections. ALCIPRO IV INJECTION 100ML contains Ciprofloxacin which inhibits the division and repair of bacterial cells, thereby killing the bacteria. As a result, it treats a wide range of bacterial infections.
ALCIPRO IV INJECTION 100ML will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. ALCIPRO IV INJECTION 100ML may cause side effects such as injection site reactions, nausea, headache, diarrhoea, vomiting, restlessness, and rash. The majority of these side effects subside over time without the need for medical intervention. However, contact your doctor if the side effects continue to bother you.
Do not take ALCIPRO IV INJECTION 100ML if you are allergic to ciprofloxacin, other quinolone antibiotics, or any of the components in this medication. Inform your doctor if you have QT prolongation, CNS disorders, or hypokalaemia. Concomitant use of tizanidine is not recommended. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or nursing a baby. Avoid activities that require concentration or coordination, such as operating machinery or driving, as ALCIPRO IV INJECTION 100ML may make you restless and lightheaded.
Uses of ALCIPRO IV INJECTION 100ML
Medicinal Benefits
ALCIPRO IV INJECTION 100ML contains Ciprofloxacin which is antibacterial in nature and kills the bacteria that trigger various infections. It inhibits the division and repair of bacterial cells, thereby killing the bacteria. As a result, it treats and prevents a wide range of bacterial infections such as respiratory tract infections, ear, sinus infections, urinary tract infections, genital tract infections, gastrointestinal tract infections, intra-abdominal infections, skin & soft tissue infections, and bone & joint infections. ALCIPRO IV INJECTION 100ML is also used to treat inhalational anthrax post-exposure and as empirical therapy for febrile neutropenic patients.
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Side Effects of ALCIPRO IV INJECTION 100ML
Drug Warnings
Do not take the ALCIPRO IV INJECTION 100ML if you are allergic or have had a severe reaction to ciprofloxacin or other quinolone or fluoroquinolone antibiotics such as levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, ofloxacin, gemifloxacin, and delafloxacin. Inform your doctor if you have heart disorders, peripheral neuropathy, electrolyte imbalances, muscle weakness, epilepsy, diabetes, low blood potassium levels, joint problems, and CNS disorders. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant or breastfeeding. ALCIPRO IV INJECTION 100ML may cause tendon problems, peripheral neuropathy, CNS problems, and myasthenia gravis (muscle problems); consult your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms of these conditions. Children below 18 years of age have a higher chance of getting bone, tendon (musculoskeletal), or joint problems such as pain or swelling while taking ALCIPRO IV INJECTION 100ML; therefore, it should not be used as the first choice of treatment in children.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: ALCIPRO IV INJECTION 100ML may interact with medications used to treat muscle stiffness (tizanidine), anticoagulant (warfarin), medicines used to treat asthma (theophylline, aminophylline), steroidal medications (prednisolone), a drug for epilepsy (phenytoin), a medicine used to treat conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis (methotrexate).
Drug-Food Interactions: Limit the consumption of dairy products (like milk or yoghurt), calcium-enriched products, and caffeine-containing foods or beverages.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have colitis (inflammatory reaction in the colon), CNS disorders, myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), peripheral neuropathy, QT interval prolongation, abnormal electrocardiogram, arrhythmia, ischemic heart disease, congestive heart failure, electrolyte abnormalities, hypokalemia, magnesium imbalance, tendonitis, rheumatoid arthritis, and renal dysfunction.
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Disease/Condition Glossary
Bacterial infection: A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect the body. It can target any body part and multiply very quickly. When you get infected with bacteria, you can experience generalized symptoms, like fever, chills, and fatigue. Anyone can become infected with a bacterial infection. But, people with a weak immune system or taking immunosuppressive medicine are more prone to bacterial infection.