Ciprinol 500 is used to treat bacterial infections. It is especially recommended for infections caused by gram-negative bacteria. It is available by prescription in the form of 250 and 500 mg film-coated tablets. The preparation is taken orally.
Action
Ciprinol contains the active ingredient ciprofloxacin, which inhibits the activity of bacterial enzymes. As a result, the bacterial DNA is not replicated, which stops the division of the bacterial cell and, consequently, the death of microorganisms. Ciprinol is primarily active against gram-negative bacteria. The active substance of the drug is rapidly absorbed and its maximum concentration in plasma is reached 1-2 hours after application. The concentration of the active substance in some tissues may exceed the plasma level. Ciprofloxacin is excreted by the kidneys. The preparation has positive feedback among patients.
Indications
The decision to use the drug is made by the doctor. Ciprinol 500 is recommended for various types of bacterial infections (especially infections caused by bacteria sensitive to ciprofloxacin):
adults:
- lower respiratory tract infections (caused by G- bacteria),
- chronic purulent otitis media,
- malignant otitis externa,
- exacerbation of chronic sinusitis,
- urinary tract infection
- infection in the abdomen,
- gonococcal urethritis or cervical inflammation,
- inflammation of the testicle and epididymis,
- digestive system infection,
- pelvic inflammatory disease,
- infection of the skin and soft tanks,
- bone and joint infection
- to prevent infections caused by N. meningitidis,
- pulmonary anthrax infections,
- febrile infections in neutropenic patients;
children and youth:
- bronchopulmonary infections in cystic fibrosis (caused by P. aeruginosa),
- pulmonary anthrax infections,
- urinary tract infections
- pyelonephritis,
- other severe infections.
Contraindications
Ciprinol cannot be used if the patient is hypersensitive to the active substance – ciprofloxacin, other quinolones and any of the excipients. The preparation cannot be used together with tizanidine. The studies did not show any malformations or foetotoxicity of the drug. However, in the opinion of the doctors, the possibility of ciprofloxacin causing damage to the articular cartilage in the fetus or newborn cannot be excluded. Do not take the drug during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Ciprinol – side effects
The following side effects may occur when using the preparation. Common: nausea, diarrhea. Uncommon: anorexia, eosinophilia, headache, abdominal pain, joints, muscles, stomach, intestines, vomiting, dysgeusia, fungal superinfections, eosinophilia, excessive psychomotor agitation, sleep disorders, dyspepsia, flatulence, rash, pruritus, urticaria, renal dysfunction , weakness, fever, increase in blood bilirubin, increase in transaminases, increase in blood alkaline phosphatase. Less common side effects include: anemia, leukopenia, angioedema, hyperglycemia, anxiety, depression, balance disorders, vision and hearing disorders.