Cipront 500mg Tablets
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Description
Cipront 500mg Tablets is an antibiotic and is used in treating various types of bacterial infections such as pneumonia, sinus infection and infections of the skin, ear, nose, stomach, urinary tract,
etc. It contains ciprofloxacin as its active ingredient. Cipront 500mg Tablets works killing the bacteria responsible for infection by blocking action of certain enzymes essential for DNA relplication, repair etc. Cipront 500mg Tablets should be taken as directed by the doctor and in doses and duration as prescribed. It can be taken with or without food. Cipront 500mg Tablets or any antibiotic should not be used when you are not sure if the infection is due to bacteria, unnecessary use of antibiotics can make it ineffective for future treatment. Complete the course of antibiotics as prescribed by the doctor or it may lead to relapse or return the infection. Side effects of this medicine may include headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, stomach ache, diarrhoea and joint pain.
Product Summary
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| Contains | |
| Uses | Bacterial infections |
| Side effects | Headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting |
| Therapy | ANTIBIOTIC |
Uses
Cipront 500mg Tablets is used to treat different types of bacterial infections of the respiratory tract, ear, lung, stomach, intestine, skin & soft tissue, bone & joint, urinary tract and also sexually transmitted diseases (gonorrhoea).
It is also used for the treatment of infections due to certain surgial procedure and septicemia in immunocompromised patients....
Contraindications
- If you are allergic to ciprofloxacin or any ingredient of Cipront 500mg Tablets .
- If you are taking other quinolone medicines like moxifloxacin, norfloxacin, ofloxacin or nalidixic acid. If you are not sure about which are these medicines ask your doctor.
- If you are taking tizanidine (a medicine used to treat muscle spasm).
Side effects
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach ache
- Diarrhoea
- Joint pain
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Q:
Can I take Cipront 500mg Tablets during pregnancy?
A:
There is limited information available about safety of this medicine in pregnant women. This medicine can be used during pregnancy only if prescribed by your doctor. If you conceive while taking this medicine, seek immediate medical advice.
Breast Feeding
Q:
Can I take Cipront 500mg Tablets while breastfeeding?
A:
Cipront 500mg Tablets can pass into breast milk and may produce undesirable effects in your child. Your doctor will tell you whether to discontinue medicine or breastfeeding considering importance of treatment for nurishing mother.
Driving
Q:
Can I drive if I have consumed Cipront 500mg Tablets ?
A:
Cipront 500mg Tablets may make you a little dizzy, hence you need to be cautious while driving or operating machines.
Alcohol
Q:
Can I consume alcohol with Cipront 500mg Tablets ?
A:
There is no known interaction between alcohol and this medicine. However, long term use of alcohol can weaken your immune system and body's response to pathogens and infections. Consult your doctor for more information if you drink too often.
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You have heart diseases like very slow heart rhythm, heart failure and diabetes
- You have any problems with your kidney or liver.
- You have any mental health problems or history of fits.
- You have glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (a blood enzyme disease that affects red blood cells).
- You must avoid being in the sunlight for too long.
- You experience any sudden allergic reaction, pain or swelling in joints and tendinitis, stop taking Cipront 500mg Tablets and contact your doctor immediately.
- You develop sudden severe pain in your stomach, back or chest or experience severe diarrhoea after taking this medicine.
- You experience nervous system related symptoms such as confusion, sleeplessness, nightmares, thoughts of harming yourself, feeling low, anxiety etc.Immediately seek medical advice.
- You are suffering from myasthenia gravis, a condition of muscle weakness. This medicine can further worsen the condition of muscle weakness.
- Cipront 500mg Tablets should not be used in children and adolescents.
- This medicine is known to cause tendon rupture, nerve damage/pain (peripheral neuropathy). Be cautious and tell your doctor if you already have any of this condition before initiating the treatment.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
Ciprofloxacin in Cipront 500mg Tablets works by blocking the action of an enzyme essential for DNA synthesis in bacteria, inhibiting its growth, multiplication and repair.
Directions for Use
Cipront 500mg Tablets should be taken as directed by your doctor. Swallow it whole with a glass of water. Do not cut, break or chew the medicine. It can be taken with or without food. It would be best if you took it at a fixed time for optimal results and should not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor....
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Cipront 500mg Tablets 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. Also, you should inform your doctor if you have a planned surgery or vaccination scheduled....
- Cation should excercised especially if you are taking medicines for the treatment of uneven heart rhythm, mental health problems, gout, acidity, muscle spasm, seizures, rheumatoid arthritis, parkinson's disease, erectile dysfunction, sleeping disorders, skin conditions, blood thinners....
- Cipront 500mg Tablets should be taken 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking dietary supplements that zinc, iron, antacids containing aluminium or magnesium, medicines for kidney problems such as sevelamer, lanthanum carbonate and medicine for the treatment of ulcer such as sucralfate....
- Cipront 500mg Tablets can enhance the glucose lowering action of anti-diabetic medicine hence should be used cautiously.
Interactions with food items
Dietary supplements or mineral-fortified drinks like milk, yogurt, calcium-fortified orange juice should not be taken with Cipront 500mg Tablets as they may reduce the absorption of this medicine.
Storage and disposal
- Store Cipront 500mg Tablets in a clean and dry place.
- Keep it away from children and pets.
Dosage
Overdose
Symptoms of overdose are headache, dizziness, tiredness, confusion, shakiness, hallucinations, difficulty in urination. If you experience any of the symptoms or think you have taken too much of Cipront 500mg Tablets , contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital....
Missed a Dose
For optimum effect, doses of antibiotics should not be missed. If you missed any dose of Cipront 500mg Tablets , take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one....
Content Details
WRITTEN BY
Dr. Nikita Toshi
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery), WHO FIDES member
REVIEWED BY
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Is Cipront 500mg Tablets an antibiotic?
A: Yes, Cipront 500mg Tablets is an antibiotic.
Q: Can you take Cipront 500mg Tablets if you have a fever?
A: No, you cannot take Cipront 500mg Tablets if you have a fever as it is used to treat severe bacterial infections and not viral infections like a fever. Also, you should avoid self-medicating and should take any medicines only after consulting the doctor.
Q: What is the use of Cipront 500mg Tablets ?
A: Cipront 500mg Tablets is used to treat different types of bacterial infections of the skin, ear, stomach, urinary tract infections, bronchitis, sinusitis, etc.
Q: What is the minimum daily dose for Cipront 500mg Tablets ?
A: You should take Cipront 500mg Tablets in doses and duration as prescribed by your doctor. You should not consume it more than prescribed by your doctor.
Q: Can I stop taking Cipront 500mg Tablets before the prescribed duration?
A: No, finish the full course of the treatment even if you feel better. If you start feeling better, there is still infection-causing bacteria present in the body which can make the infection to return in a few days. Also, when one does not complete the course, these few bacteria later become resistant to these antibiotics and cause severe infections which are difficult to treat. Hence, always finish the course of antibiotics as prescribed by your doctor.
Q: What should I discuss with my healthcare expert before taking the Cipront 500mg Tablets ?
- Inform the doctor about your detailed medical & surgical history.
- Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning to have a baby.
- Cipront 500mg Tablets may interact with other medicines, hence, inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines including supplements or herbal products. Also inform your doctor if you are stopping any medicine....
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