Ciprofloxacin is a unique antibiotic in its properties and characteristics, since it can be used to cope with a variety of diseases. Like any antibiotic, this remedy has contraindications and side effects.
The composition and form of the drug
Ciprofloxacin is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial drug. Refers to a group of fluoroquinolones.
Available in the following forms:
- coated tablets;
- solution for infusion: clear liquid, supplied in bottles of 100 ml;
- concentrate for the preparation of infusions - is a clear or slightly greenish liquid, is sold in vials of 10 ml;
- eye and ear drops - on sale you can find bottles with a volume of 1 to 10 ml.
The active ingredient in the preparations is ciprofloxacin in different dosages, the auxiliary components are as follows:
- tablets: corn starch, magnesium stearate, MCC, milk sugar, talc;
- in solution for infusion: lactic acid, sodium hydroxide solution, sodium chloride, water;
- in concentrate for solution preparation: lactic acid, sodium hydroxide, disodium edetate dihydrate;
- in eye and ear drops: mannitol, sodium acetate, acetic acid, water.
pharmachologic effect
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg is a bactericidal drug. Part of the drug components actively suppress microorganisms, including even those that are temporarily at rest.
Substances are rapidly absorbed in the organs of the gastrointestinal tract, even after meals - the volume of food does not affect the rate of absorption and the penetration of substances into the blood.
Auxiliary components of the composition penetrate into the cerebrospinal fluid.
Indications for use
Ciprofloxacin is prescribed to treat various diseases, but most often the antibiotic is used for acute and chronic infectious diseases, the main causative agent of which is bacteria. The drug shows high efficiency in the fight against staphylococci, mycoplasma, chlamydia, various mycobacteria.
Also, this tool is used in modern surgery, since Ciprofloxacin helps the body to recover faster after surgery. Also, the drug in the form of injections and injections is prescribed to eliminate purulent pathologies, skin inflammatory processes. It also helps with acute sepsis.
As a means of additional therapy, the drug is used in the field of pulmonology.
Ciprofloxacin also helps with lung diseases: pneumonia, pleurisy, abscess.
Among other pathologies in which Ciprofloxacin helps:
- any form of otitis;
- diseases in the field of urology, including cystitis, prostatitis, pyelonephritis;
- dysentery and salmonellosis;
- anaerobic or aerobic infections;
- inflammation after treatment or tooth extraction.
Instructions for use Ciprofloxacin
The treatment regimen for this drug depends on the disease and its severity. For example, in the treatment of pathologies of the urinary tract, reception of 200-500 mg of the drug twice a day is prescribed. For more severe pathologies, the dosage may be increased to 750 mg. If for any reason it is impossible to take medicine in the form of tablets, they can prescribe injections, which is not only more convenient, but also more effective.
An important rule for the use of injections is the dilution of the drug in a solution of sodium chloride or glucose.
There are also a few rules for taking Ciprofloxacin:
- Tablets can be drunk at any convenient time, regardless of the meal, but when taking the drug on an empty stomach, the absorption of the main components is accelerated.
- The medicine needs to be washed down with plenty of water.
- The dosage and duration of treatment should be determined by the attending physician who will take into account the type of disease, the age and weight of the patient, and the state of health.
- The maximum dose of the drug should be 1500 mg per day.
- The total duration of treatment is from one to two weeks, in difficult cases, therapy can be extended to two months.
If we talk about the use of injections, then the administration of the drug is carried out intravenously in a volume of from 200 to 400 mg, the maximum amount of intake is twice a day. The duration of treatment is a maximum of two weeks.
Drops are buried 1-2 in each eye, and the procedure should be carried out every three hours.
Ciprofloxacin affects the functionality of the liver and kidneys, in case of a disruption to their work, the doctor can either reduce the dosage or select another medicine for treatment.
Moreover, this drug is quite cheap - a package of 10 tablets can be purchased for only 20 rubles.
Main contraindications
Ciprofloxacin has contraindications. First of all, it should not be given to children under 18 years of age, pregnant or lactating. The reason is that this tool has an impact on bone tissue, adversely affects the development of the body.
However, in medical practice there are cases when doctors choose this drug. For example, in the treatment of cystic fibrosis in young children, since this pathology leads to a violation of the production of bronchial secretions.
What can be side effects
Ciprofloxacin is a fairly safe drug: there is no negative effect on healthy cells. Side effects occur in less than 10% of patients. The most adverse events after the use of the drug include:
- various digestive disorders;
- sleep problems;
- headaches;
- skin allergic reactions.
Ciprofloxacin or Levofloxacin - which is better?
If Ciprofloxacin began to cause side effects or did not work for any other reason, the doctor may prescribe an analog. The most famous drug - Levofloxacin, what are their differences?
It is worth noting that in many ways Levofloxacin is better. Its main difference in the active component is levofloxacin. The antibacterial effect of the drug is more pronounced than that of Ciprofloxacin. Also, the drug retains its activity even against gram-negative bacteria.
Both drugs are well tolerated by the body, have good absorbability and can be successfully used even in serious diseases, such as tuberculosis. It does not matter and the time of eating - you can take drugs before and after meals.
The difference is in price: if the packaging of Ciprofloxacin tablets costs around 80-100 rubles, then Levofloxacin can be purchased for 250-280 rubles.
Both of these drugs are sold exclusively by prescription.
