Quinoryl 500 Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Ciprofloxacin HCl

Indications/Uses

Treatment of wide variety of infections caused by gm +ve & gm -ve organism.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult Usual dose: 250-500 mg bid. Acute exacerbations of cystic fibrosis associated w/ Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection. Adolescent & childn >5 yr 20 mg/kg. Max: 750 mg bid. Gonorrhea 250-500 mg as a single dose. Meningococcal meningitis prophylaxis 500 mg as a single dose. Surgical infection prophylaxis 750 mg as a single dose given 60-90 min pre-op.

Administration

May be taken with or without food: May be taken w/ meals to minimize GI discomfort. Do not take w/ antacids, Fe or dairy products.

Contraindications

Known hypersensitivity to quinolones.

Special Precautions

Epilepsy, hepatic or renal impairment. Ensure adequate fluid intake. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn & adolescents.

Adverse Reactions

Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, sleep disorders, rash, pruritus, anaphylaxis, photosensitivity, increase in blood urea & creatinine, transient disturbances in liver enzymes & bilirubin, arthralgia & myalgia, blood disorders.

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Drug Interactions

Decreased absorption w/ Al-Mg antacids. Antagonistic effect w/ theophylline & chloramphenicol. Induced metabolism w/ rifampicin.

MIMS Class

Quinolones

ATC Classification

J01MA02 - ciprofloxacin ; Belongs to the class of fluoroquinolones. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Quinoryl 500 FC tab 500 mg

Packing/Price

20's

Quinoryl 500

ciprofloxacin

Manufacturer:

ACME

Distributor:

Unipharma