Ciprowin 500 mg Tablet is an antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections including pneumonia, stomach ulcers, typhoid fever and other infections caused by susceptible bacteria. It belongs to the sulfonamide class of antibiotics and is used alone or with other medicines. Ciprowin 500 mg Tablet is an antibiotic that fights bacteria in your body
What is Ciprowin 500 mg Tablet?
Ciprowin 500 mg Tablet is a cephalosporin antibiotic and belongs to the class of drugs known as beta-lactam antibiotics. It works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, thereby preventing the formation of bacterial colonies. Ciprowin 500 mg Tablet can be used to treat a variety of infections caused by susceptible bacteria, including pneumonia, gonorrhea and ear infection (otitis media) in adults.
Ciprowin 500 mg Tablet may also be used for purposes other than those listed here.
Ciprowin 500 mg Tablet is used for the treatment of...
Ciprowin 500 mg Tablet is used for the treatment of pneumonia, stomach ulcers and other infections caused by susceptible bacteria.
How it works: The drug inhibits the growth of bacteria by interfering with their ability to produce energy (ATP). This causes them to die or stop growing. Ciprofloxacin belongs to a group of drugs called fluoroquinolones which inhibit DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV enzymes involved in DNA replication.
How does Ciprowin work?
Ciprofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic. It works by killing the bacteria that cause infection, including:
- Staphylococcus (streptococcus) aureus
- Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Haemophilus influenzae
When should you not take Ciprowin 500 mg Tablet?
If you are allergic to ciprofloxacin or any other ingredient of this medicine, you should not take Ciprowin 500 mg Tablet.
If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding (breastfeeding is recommended in the first 48 hours after birth), consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
If you have kidney disease and/or liver disease, discuss with your doctor if it is safe for you to take Ciprowin 500 mg Tablet.
Drug Interaction of Ciprowin 500 mg Tablet with other medicines.
It is not known to interact with other medicines.
Avoid taking it with alcohol. It is advised that you should avoid grapefruit juice while taking Ciprowin 500 mg Tablet as they may cause a spike in blood pressure and heart rate.
Do not take Ciprowin 500 mg Tablet along with other antibiotics such as ampicillin or cephalexin, due to the possibility of an interaction between these drugs and doxycycline.
Precautions while taking Ciprowin 500 mg Tablet.
Patients should avoid exposure to sunlight. Patients should not take Ciprowin 500 mg Tablet with alcohol. Patients should not take Ciprowin 500 mg Tablet with grapefruit juice or other citrus fruits, such as oranges and lemons.
Patients should also avoid taking this medicine with dairy products such as milk and cheese because the ingredients used in these foods may be similar to those used in Ciprowin 500 mg Tablet and could increase your risk for a serious reaction if you are allergic to them (see below).
Generic name-Ciprofloxacin. Brand Name-Ciprowin.
It is an antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections including pneumonia, stomach ulcers, typhoid fever and other infections caused by susceptible bacteria.
It can also be used for the treatment of anthrax, a serious infectious disease. The medicine is generally well tolerated. Common side effects include: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache and abdominal pain. Serious side effects include: Severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis), Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN).
Conclusion
Ciprowin 500 mg Tablet is an antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections including pneumonia, stomach ulcers, typhoid fever and other infections caused by susceptible bacteria. Ciprowin 500 mg Tablet works by stopping the growth of bacteria and fungi.
