Shalcip

Shalcip

Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic that is used to treat bacterial infections of the respiratory tract, gastrointestinal, genito-urinary and post-operative prophylaxis

Brand Description

Indications

Typhoid fever, infectious diarrhoea, Complicated intra-abdominal infections, Urinary tract infections, acute uncomplicated cystitis, prostatitis, Lower respiratory tract infections, skin and skin structure infections, bone and joint infections.

Pharmacological Class

Antibiotic: Fluoroquinolone.

Pharmacological Class

Antibiotic

Mechanism Of Action

Ciprofloxacin promotes breakage of double-stranded DNA in susceptible organisms and inhibits DNA gyrase, which is essential in reproduction of bacterial DNA.

Side Effects

GI disturbances, headache, tremor, confusion, convulsions, rashes, joint pain, phototoxicity. Transient increases in serum creatinine. Haematological, hepatic and renal ...

GI disturbances, headache, tremor, confusion, convulsions, rashes, joint pain, phototoxicity. Transient increases in serum creatinine. Haematological, hepatic and renal disturbances. Vasculitis, pseudomembranous colitis and tachycardia. Phototoxicity.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Not to be used concurrently with tizanidine. Avoid exposure to strong sunlight or sunlamps during treatment.>

Observations

In the presence of anaerobic organisms, combine with Metazol (Metronidazole) or Tinizol (Tinidazole).>

Shalcip Infusion

Shalcip injection contains antibacterial agent ciprofloxacin, which...

Molecule
Ciprofloxacin, Sodium Chloride

Packaging Unit
100ml Infusion

Dosage
Adult: 100-400 mg bid infused over 30-60 minutes.

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Shalcip Tablets

Shalcip tablets contain the antibacterial agent ciprofloxacin, whic...

Molecule
Ciprofloxacin

Packaging Unit
10X10 Tablets

Dosage
Adult: 250-750 mg bid depending on the severity and nature of infection.

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Shalcip TZ Tablets

Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic that is used to treat bacterial infe...

Molecule
Ciprofloxacin, Tinidazole

Packaging Unit
10X10 Tablets

Dosage
Adult: 1 tablet bid for 5-10 days.

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Shalcip

Shalcip

Indications

Pharmacological Class

Pharmacological Class

Mechanism Of Action

Side Effects

Contraindications

Observations

Shalcip Infusion

Shalcip Tablets

Shalcip TZ Tablets

Symptoms

Symptoms

Why Take

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