Composition:
Each vial contains 232.88 mg Ciprofloxacin Lactate Equivalent to 200 mg Ciprofloxacin.
Pharmaceutical Dosage Form:
Solution for I.V infusion
Indications:
Arabcofloroquin solution for infusion is indicated for the treatment of the following infections.
Adults:
- Lower respiratory tract infections due to Gram-negative bacteria
- exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- Broncho-pulmonary infections in cystic fibrosis or in bronchiectasis
- Pneumonia
- Chronic suppurative otitis media
- Acute exacerbation of chronic sinusitis especially if these are caused by Gram-negative bacteria
- Urinary tract infections
- Genital tract infections
- Epididymo-orchitis including cases due to susceptible Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Pelvic inflammatory disease including cases due to susceptible Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Infections of the gastro-intestinal tract (e.g. travelers’ diarrhea)
- Intra-abdominal infections
- Infections of the skin and soft tissue caused by Gram-negative bacteria
- Malignant external otitis
- Infections of the bones and joints
- Inhalation anthrax (post-exposure prophylaxis and curative treatment)
Ciprofloxacin may be used in the management of neutropenic patients with fever that is suspected to be due to a bacterial infection.
Children and adolescents
- Broncho-pulmonary infections in cystic fibrosis caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Complicated urinary tract infections and pyelonephritis
- Inhalation anthrax (post-exposure prophylaxis and curative treatment)
- Ciprofloxacin may also be used to treat severe infections in children and adolescents when this is considered to be necessary.
- Treatment should be initiated only by physicians who are experienced in the treatment of cystic fibrosis and/or severe infections in children and adolescents.
Dosing and administration:
For dosage details leaflet available upon request.
Package and Storage:
Carton box containing glass vial containing 100 ml solution and an inner leaflet.
Store at temperature not exceeding 30°C
After opening, use for only 7 days and store at temperature 2-8 °C