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Ecoflox 500mg has the main ingredient Ciprofloxacin, which belongs to the group of antiparasitic, anti-infective, antiviral, antifungal drugs. Patients need to know the uses, doses and precautions when using Ecoflox 500 mg to achieve the highest efficiency and avoid unwanted effects.1. What is Ecoflox 500 mg?
The active ingredient Ciprofloxacin in Ecoflox 500 mg is a semi-synthetic antibiotic of the quinolone group. Ciprofloxacin works by inhibiting the enzyme DNA gyrase, so it prevents the replication of chromosomes, thereby preventing bacteria from multiplying quickly. Ciprofloxacin is considered one of the most potent drugs in the quinolone group, the drug is effective against most bacteria that are resistant to other antibiotic groups such as penicillin, aminoglycoside, cephalosporin, tetracycline,...2. Uses of the drug Ecoflox 500 mg
Ecoflox is indicated for the treatment of mild to severe infections caused by susceptible bacteria in the following infections: Respiratory, urinary and genitourinary tract infections including gonorrhea, digestive, bone and joint diseases , soft tissue, blood infection, meningitis, peritonitis, eye infection.
Ecoflox should not be used in patients with the following conditions:
Allergy, hypersensitivity to ciprofloxacin or quinolones Epilepsy People with a history of tendonitis or tendon rupture Children or young children Pregnant or nursing women during lactation
3. Usage and dosage of Ecoflox 500 mg
3.1. How to take Ecoflox is used orally. Patients should take the entire Ecoflox 500 mg tablet, do not chew, break, or crush it because it can reduce the effectiveness of the drug. In order for the drug to be absorbed quickly, the patient should take the drug 2 hours after a meal. In addition, the patient should drink plenty of water and do not take any more anti-acid drugs within 2 hours of taking the medicine.
3.2. Dosage Adults:
Mild or moderate infections: 250 - 500 mg/time, twice a day Severe or complicated infections: 750 mg/times, 2 times a day, use from 5 to 10 days People with impaired Renal: Need to adjust dose according to creatinine clearance
Patients with renal impairment with creatinine clearance 30 - 50 mL/min: 250 - 500 mg/12 hours. Patients with renal impairment with a creatinine clearance of 5 - 29 mL/min: 250 - 500 mg/18 hours. Patients on dialysis: 250 - 500 mg/24 hours
3. Some notes when using Ecoflox 500 mg
Be careful in cases of patients with severe renal failure, hemodynamic disorders, and the elderly. Use caution when using Ecoflox for people with glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, people with myasthenia gravis. Long-term treatment with Ecoflox may overgrow bacteria that are not sensitive to the drug. Therefore, it is necessary to monitor the patient and regularly make an antibiotic map to take appropriate treatment measures. The drug must be stopped immediately if the patient has inflammation, tendon rupture during the treatment of Ecoflox. Using Ecoflox can cause dizziness, lightheadedness, and affect the ability to drive or operate machinery.
4. Unwanted effects when using Ecoflox 500 mg
Patients using Ecoflox 500 mg may experience some unwanted effects such as:
Common: abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, headache, rash, urticaria, itching, loss of appetite , increased BUN, creatinine, increased liver enzymes. Rare: stomatitis, arthralgia, myalgia, shock, photosensitivity, edema, erythema, acute renal failure, jaundice, pseudomembranous colitis. If you experience any unwanted effects during the use of Ecoflox 500 mg, the patient should promptly notify the treating doctor for timely instructions.
5. Drug interactions of Ecoflox 500 mg
Ecoflox drug may interact if used concurrently with the following drugs:
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (ibuprofen, indomethacin...): increase the side effects of Ecoflox. Aluminum and magnesium antacids: reduce serum concentrations of ciprofloxacin and drug bioavailability. To limit this drug interaction, an anti-acid should be taken 2 - 4 hours before taking Ecoflox 500 mg. Cytotoxic drugs (cyclophosphamide, vincristine, doxorubicin, ..): can reduce the absorption of ciprofloxacin by half. Sucralfate: significantly reduces the absorption of Ecoflox. In order to limit this side effect, in case 2 drugs must be used in combination, antibiotics should be taken 2 - 6 hours before taking sucralfate. Warfarin: may cause low prothrombin. Therefore, if used concomitantly with Ecoflox, it is necessary to regularly check the blood prothrombin rate and adjust the dose of anticoagulants accordingly. Above is all information about the drug Ecoflox 500 mg. Patients need to carefully read the instructions for use on the package and follow the doctor's instructions properly to understand the basic information on how to use, dosage and important notes to help bring good treatment effect. best.
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