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Proxacin is a drug to treat inflammation of the upper and lower respiratory tract, in addition to supporting the treatment of urinary and genital infections. With the main ingredient is Ciprofloxacin, Proxacin drug is highly effective against bacteria resistant to antibiotics such as: Penicillin, Aminoglycoside, Tetracycline, Cephalosporin and other antibiotics.1. What does Proxacin do?
Proxacin medicine contains the main ingredient is 200mg/20ml Ciprofloxacin, a broad-spectrum bactericidal active ingredient of the Quinolone group. Proxacin 1% is indicated for use in the following cases:
Pneumonia, pleurisy, bronchitis, lung abscess, superinfected bronchiectasis, chronic bronchial exacerbation; otitis media, sinusitis; Acute & chronic glomerulonephritis, prostatitis , cystitis; Gonorrhea infection ; Skin and soft tissue infections; Sepsis ; Infectious diarrhea, peritonitis, adnexitis, cholangitis, osteoarthritis.
2. Instructions on how to use Proxacin
Proxacin 1% drug is prepared as a concentrated solution for solution for infusion. To use, the patient needs to be given a slow IV intravenous infusion and performed by a qualified person (nurse, doctor);
Proxacin dosage suggested for each specific condition:
Urinary tract infection: Infusion 100mg x 2 times/day. Lower respiratory tract infections: Infusion 200mg x 2 times/day. Other infections: Infusion 200mg x 2 times/day. Treatment of gonorrhea single dose: 150mg infusion. Renal failure ClCr < 20 mL/min: Give 1/2 dose of Proxacin.
3. Side effects of the drug Proxacin 1%
Besides the use in treating bacterial infections, Proxacin 1% can also cause side effects such as:
Diarrhea; Headache; Stomachache; Difficulty sleeping; Rash; Rare: Arthralgia, convulsions, elevated liver enzymes, phlebitis.
4. Note when using Proxacin
Proxacin is contraindicated in the following cases:
People who are allergic to Ciprofloxacin and other quinolones; Children and adolescents in the period of puberty and growth; Pregnant and lactating women. Proxacin should be used with caution in the following subjects:
Patients with central nervous system disorders: Epilepsy, cerebral atherosclerosis; People who often drive or operate machinery, because Proxacin can cause side effects such as dizziness, headache.
5. Proxacin drug interactions
Some medicines can make Proxacin less effective when taken together. If you are taking any of the medicines below, take them 2 hours before or 6 hours after another medicine.
Ulcerative medicine Sucralfate ; antacids containing calcium, magnesium, or aluminum (such as Maalox, Milk of Magnesia, Mylanta, Rolaids, Tums, Pepcid Complete, and others); Didanosine (Videx) powder or chewable tablet; Lanthanum Carbonate or Sevelamer; Vitamin or mineral supplements that contain Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, or Zinc. To ensure safety while taking Proxacin, you should actively share with your doctor about all other medicines you are taking, especially:
Cyclosporine, Phenytoin, Probenecid, Methotrexate, Metoclopramide, Ropinirole, Sildenafil or Theophylline ; Blood thinners (Warfarin, Jantoven, Coumadin); Diuretic ; Heart rhythm medication; Insulin or oral diabetes medication (recommended with regular blood sugar testing); Medicines to treat depression or mental illness. Above are the main uses of Proxacin, patients should carefully read the instructions for use and consult a doctor before using it to get the best results.
