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Ciprothepharm is an antibiotic used in the treatment of respiratory, urinary, genital infections,... Refer to the article below to know how to use Ciprothepharm 500mg properly.
1. What is Ciprothepharm?
Ciprothepharm is an antibiotic with the main ingredient Ciprofloxacin (as Ciprofloxacin HCl) 500 mg.2. Indications of Ciprothepharm 500mg
Ciprothepharm 500mg is indicated in the treatment of:
Respiratory, ENT, kidney or urinary tract infections, genitals including gonorrhea, digestive, bile ducts, bones and joints, soft tissues, obstetrics and gynecology, infections blood , meningitis , peritonitis , eye infection . In addition, the drug is also used in the prevention of meningococcal disease and bacterial infections in immunocompromised people.
3. How to take Ciprothepharm 500mg
How to use: Take orally. Should be taken 2 hours after eating.
Dosage in adults
Lower urinary tract infections: 100mg × 2 times/day. Upper urinary tract infections: 250 – 500mg × 2 times / day. Uncomplicated gonorrhea: 500mg, single dose. Chronic prostatitis: 500mg × 2 times/day. Skin, soft tissue, bone infections: 500 - 700mg × 2 times/day. Severe infectious enteritis: Treatment dose: 500mg × 2 times / day; Prophylactic dose: 500mg × 1 time / day. Prevention of meningococcal diseases: Adults and children over 20 kg: 500 mg, single dose Children under 20 kg: 250 mg, single dose or 20 mg/kg/day Prevention of Gram-negative infections in patients with impaired Immunity: 250 - 500mg × 2 times / day. Severe nosocomial infections, sepsis, treatment of infections in immunocompromised patients: 500-700mg × 2 times/day.
4. Contraindications of Ciprothepharm 500mg
Ciprothepharm 500mg is contraindicated in the following subjects:
People with a history of hypersensitivity to Ciprofloxacin and other Quinolones. Pregnant women and lactation period.
5. Be careful when using Ciprothepharm 500mg
Caution when using Ciprothepharm 500mg for patients with a history of epilepsy or central nervous system disorders, people with impaired liver and kidney function, people with glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, myasthenia gravis. Long-term use of Ciprothepharm may lead to overgrowth of bacteria that are not sensitive to the drug. It is necessary to monitor the patient and make regular antibiotics to have appropriate treatment measures. Taking the drug can cause tests for Mycobacterium tuberculosis to be negative. The drug can cause side effects such as dizziness, affecting driving, operating machinery. Limit the use of drugs for young children because experimentally, the drug causes cartilage degeneration in gravity-bearing joints. Pregnant women: Ciprothepharm 500mg should only be used in severe infections for which there is no alternative antibiotic. Lactation: Do not use Ciprothepharm 500mg for breastfeeding women. If the mother must take the drug, she must stop breastfeeding.
6. Undesirable effects of Ciprothepharm 500mg
Some common undesirable effects when taking Ciprothepharm 500mg such as: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, temporary increase in the concentration of Transaminases.
Uncommon side effects such as: Headache, drug fever, eosinophilia, polymorphonuclear leukopenia, lymphopenia, anemia, thrombocytopenia, tachycardia, agitation, dyspepsia inflammation, rash, pruritus, superficial phlebitis.
Above are the uses and doses of Ciprothepharm 500mg. Patients need to carefully read the instructions for use, consult a doctor / pharmacist before using to ensure safety and maximize the effectiveness of treatment.
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