Tinidazole+Ciprofloxacin
Molecule Description
Tinidazole+Ciprofloxacin is a combination medicine. It is used to treat bacteri
al infections of the stomach, lung, throat, etc. It can also be used to prevent infection which may occur after surgery and operation. Tinidazole+Ciprofloxacin is available in the form of tablet. suspension. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding and about all the medicines and supplements you take and all the conditions or diseases you suffer from, before starting this medicine.
Uses of Tinidazole+Ciprofloxacin
- Tinidazole+Ciprofloxacin is used to treat bacterial infections of the stomach, liver, pancreas, surrounding organ, vagina, cervix uterus, lung, throat and airways.
- It is also used for the prevention of infection which may happen after surgery and operation.
Contraindications of Tinidazole+Ciprofloxacin
When should one not use Tinidazole+Ciprofloxacin
- If you are allergic to tinidazole, ciprofloxacin or similar medicines
- If you have a history of serious allergic reactions including allergy of the skin due to any antibiotic.
- If you have serious blood or brain disease.
- If you are pregnant (especially during the first trimester) or breastfeeding.
- If you are taking a medicine called Tizanidine for muscle spasms.
Side effects of Tinidazole+Ciprofloxacin
Common side effects of this drug are:
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain
- Diarrhoea
- Altered taste
Precautions and Warnings of Tinidazole+Ciprofloxacin
Pregnancy
Q:
Can I take tinidazole+ciprofloxacin during pregnancy?
A:
Tinidazole+Ciprofloxacin should not be used during pregnancy or if you are planning to conceive, consult your doctor before using it.
Breast Feeding
Q:
Can I take tinidazole+ciprofloxacin while breastfeeding?
A:
It is not advised to use tinidazole+ciprofloxacin while breastfeeding as it passes into breastmilk.
Driving
Q:
Can I drive if I have taken tinidazole+ciprofloxacin?
A:
Tinidazole+Ciprofloxacin may make you feel dizzy, thus you need to be cautious while driving.
Alcohol
Q:
Can I consume alcohol with tinidazole+ciprofloxacin?
A:
Avoid consuming alcohol with tinidazole+ciprofloxacin, as it may worsen the side effects.
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You have problems with your liver and kidney
- You experience irregular heartbeat and difficulty in passing urine
- You experience any blood disorder, anaemia and abnormal blood count
- You have diabetes, then your blood glucose can drop when you are on this medicine
- You have a history of fits
- You experience burning, tingling, numbness or pain sensations
- You experience muscle pain and muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis)
- You experience pain, swelling in the joints or tendons
- You have watery diarrhoea and black tarry stools
- Tinidazole+Ciprofloxacin is not recommended for children
- You experience nervousness, aggression, lack of sleep, anxiety, hallucinations, depression or suicidal thoughts, immediately inform your doctor
Mode of Action of Tinidazole+Ciprofloxacin
How Does It Work?
Tinidazole+Ciprofloxacin works by inhibiting the formation and action of bacterial enzymes responsible for the growth of bacteria which eventually leads to the death of infection-causing bacteria.
Interactions of Tinidazole+Ciprofloxacin
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way tinidazole+ciprofloxacin works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
- Do not take Tizanidine (muscle relaxant) along with tinidazole+ciprofloxacin
- This medicine should be taken at least 2 hours before taking any medicines containing magnesium/aluminum used for acidity, to treat ulcers like Sucralfate, any preparation containing zinc and iron and certain anti-HIV drugs like Didanosine...
- This medicine should be used with caution if you are taking medicines that can alter your heart rhythms like quinidine, hydroquinone, disopyramide, clomipramine or amitriptyline and antibiotics like erythromycin, clarithromycin and azithromycin or are taking medicines like theophylline (for breathing problems), blood thinners, probenecid, metoclopramide, omeprazole, agomelatine, zolpidem, methotrexate, caffeine, phenytoin, cyclosporine, lidocaine, ropinirole, duloxetine, clozapine, metronidazole, sildenafil, sucralfate....
Content Details
WRITTEN BY
Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
REVIEWED BY
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is tinidazole+ciprofloxacin used for?
- Tinidazole+Ciprofloxacin is used to treat bacterial infections of the stomach, liver, pancreas, surrounding organ, vagina, cervix uterus, lung, throat and airways.
- It is also used for the prevention of infection which may happen after surgery and operation.
Q: In which all dosage form is tinidazole+ciprofloxacin available?
A: Tinidazole+Ciprofloxacin is available in the form of tablet. suspension.
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