CIFRAN OD 1gm Tablet 5’s
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PRODUCT DETAILS
About Cifran OD 1 gm Tablet 5’s
Cifran OD 1 gm Tablet 5’s contains the class of antibiotics known as fluoroquinolones, primarily used to treat or prevent certain infections caused by bacteria. It is prescribed for the treatment of pneumonia, gonorrhoea (a sexually transmitted disease), typhoid fever (a serious infection that is common in developing countries), infectious diarrhoea (infections that cause severe diarrhoea), and infections of the skin, bone, joint, abdomen (stomach area), and prostate (male reproductive gland).
Cifran OD 1 gm Tablet 5’s contains an antibiotic ‘Ciprofloxacin’ which is bactericidal in nature and works by killing bacteria that cause infections. It prevents the division of bacterial cells. It also inhibits the repair of bacterial cells. Altogether it kills the bacteria.
Cifran OD 1 gm Tablet 5’s should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. In some cases, you may experience nausea, diarrhoea, liver function tests abnormal, vomiting, and rash. Most of these side effects of Cifran OD 1 gm Tablet 5’s do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
It is not advisable to stop this medicine suddenly to avoid unpleasant side effects. Inform your doctor if you have any lung disease, muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis), sleeping disorder or difficulty in sleeping (sleep apnoea), severe liver disease, or problem with alcohol or other prescription recreational drugs. Inform your doctor if you are planning to get pregnant, are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you experience any symptoms of an allergic reaction such as rashes, itching, swelling, shortness of breath, etc. you should contact a doctor immediately.
Uses of Cifran OD 1 gm Tablet 5’s
Bacterial infections
Medicinal Benefits
Cifran OD 1 gm Tablet 5’s contains the antibiotic Ciprofloxacin, which helps treat and prevent a wide range of bacterial infections. It is bactericidal in nature and works by killing bacteria that cause infections. It prevents the division of bacterial cells and inhibits the repair of bacterial cells. Both these actions lead to the killing of the bacteria.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Cifran OD 1 gm Tablet 5’s
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea
- Vomiting
- Rash
- Liver function tests abnormal
- Change of the heart rhythm (ECG)
- Low blood potassium level
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Do not take Cifran OD 1 gm Tablet 5’s if you are allergic or have had a severe reaction to ciprofloxacin or any other quinolone or fluoroquinolone antibiotic such as delafloxacin gemifloxacin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin and ofloxacin. Taking Cifran OD 1 gm Tablet 5’s may increase the chances of developing tendinitis (swelling of a fibrous tissue that connects a bone to a muscle) or have a tendon rupture (tearing of a fibrous tissue that connects a bone to a muscle). Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had a kidney, heart, or lung transplant, kidney disease, a joint or tendon disorder such as rheumatoid arthritis (auto immune disorder of joints causing pain, swelling, and loss of function), seizures (fits), epilepsy or if you participate in regular physical activity. Taking Cifran OD 1 gm Tablet 5’s may worsen muscle weakness in people with myasthenia gravis (a disorder of the nervous system that causes muscle weakness) and cause severe difficulty breathing or death. Dairy products should be avoided along with Cifran OD 1 gm Tablet 5’s. And also, exposure to sunlight should be avoided while taking Cifran OD 1 gm Tablet 5’s as it may cause increased phototoxicity or photosensitivity. Patients with epilepsy, and irregular heartbeat (especially a condition known as QT prolongation) should tell their doctor before taking Cifran OD 1 gm Tablet 5’s.
Drug Interactions
Drug-drug interactions: This medicine may have an interaction with blood thinners (such as warfarin), antidepressants and antipsychotics (like clozapine, olanzapine), caffeine-containing medications, insulin or other anti-diabetic medications (like chlorpropamide, glimepiride, glipizide, glyburide, tolazamide, and tolbutamide), medications for regulating irregular heartbeat (like amiodarone, disopyramide, procainamide, quinidine), pain killers (like ibuprofen and naproxen).
Drug-Food Interactions: Cifran OD 1 gm Tablet 5’s interacts with dairy products (like milk or yoghurt) or calcium-fortified juices alone.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had a kidney, heart, or lung transplant, kidney disease, a joint or tendon disorder such as rheumatoid arthritis (a condition in which the body attacks its joints, causing pain, swelling, and loss of function), seizures, epilepsy or if you participate in regular physical activity before starting Cifran OD 1 gm Tablet 5’s.
Safety Advice
ALCOHOL
Alcohol is not knwon to cause any unpleasant side effect if taken along with Cifran OD 1 gm Tablet 5’s. But intake of alcohol with Cifran OD 1 gm Tablet 5’s may damage your liver. So intake of Cifran OD 1 gm Tablet 5’s should be avoided with Cifran OD 1 gm Tablet 5’s.
PREGNANCY
Cifran OD 1 gm Tablet 5’s is a pregnancy Category C medicine. It is unknown whether the Cifran OD 1 gm Tablet 5’s will affect pregnant women or fetus. Hence, You should avoid intake of Cifran OD 1 gm Tablet 5’s if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant as it may harm the baby.
BREAST FEEDING
Cifran OD 1 gm Tablet 5’s is excreted in human milk. But the amount of Cifran OD 1 gm Tablet 5’s absorbed by the nursing infant is unknown. So, should not be taken while breastfeeding.
DRIVING
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Cifran OD 1 gm Tablet 5’s can affect alertness and coordiantion. So, operating machinery which requires concentration should be avoided.
LIVER
Cifran OD 1 gm Tablet 5’s to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor if there are symptoms of nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, dark-coloured urine, yellowing of or skin/eye.
KIDNEY
Cifran OD 1 gm Tablet 5’s to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Do not drink or eat a lot of caffeine-containing products such as coffee, tea, energy drinks, cola, or chocolate. Cifran OD 1 gm Tablet 5’s may increase nervousness, sleeplessness and anxiety caused by caffeine.
- Probiotics should be taken after taking the full course of Cifran OD 1 gm Tablet 5’s to restore some healthy bacteria in the intestines that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Certain fermented foods like yoghurt, cheese, sauerkraut, kombucha and kimchi can help restore the intestine’s good bacteria.
- Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by your gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Thus, fibre-rich foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics. Whole grains like whole-grain bread and brown rice should be included in your diet. Make sure you drink plenty of water or other fluids daily while taking Cifran OD 1 gm Tablet 5’s.
- Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Cifran OD 1 gm Tablet 5’s as it can make you dehydrated and may affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid the Cifran OD 1 gm Tablet 5’s in fighting off infections.
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