cifran 100 tablet
What is cifran 100 tablet used for?
This medicine contains Ciprofloxacin (100mg) and is used to treat GASTRO INTESTINAL. Inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase (topoisomerase II) and topoisomerase IV, preventing DNA replication, t. Always consult your doctor before use.
- Generic Name: Ciprofloxacin
- Manufacturer: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Category C
- Prescription Required: Yes
💊 cifran 100 tablet Uses & Benefits
Urinary tract infections, respiratory tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, bone and joint infections, gastrointestinal infections, septicemia, and anthrax.
Off-label uses: Prostatitis, epididymitis, pelvic inflammatory disease, and some mycobacterial infections.
📋 Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Ciprofloxacin |
| Brand Name | Alciflox 500mg Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
| Action Class | Quinolones/ Fluroquinolones |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25°C), protect from light and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
🔬 How This Medicine Works (Pharmacology)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase (topoisomerase II) and topoisomerase IV, preventing DNA replication, transcription, repair, and recombination.
Mechanism Steps
💡 How to Take cifran 100 tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
⚠️ Side Effects of cifran 100 tablet
✅ Common Side Effects
🚨 Serious Side Effects
⚠️ Rare Side Effects
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
🔬 Drug Interactions
| Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Tizanidine | Major | Increased risk of hypotension and sedation |
| Theophylline | Major | Increased theophylline levels, risk of toxicity |
| Warfarin | Major | Increased anticoagulant effect, bleeding risk |
| Caffeine | Major | Increased caffeine levels, CNS stimulation |
| NSAIDs | Major | Increased risk of CNS stimulation and seizures |
| Cyclosporine | Moderate | Increased nephrotoxicity risk |
| Methotrexate | Moderate | Increased methotrexate toxicity |
| Phenytoin | Moderate | Altered phenytoin levels |
| Glyburide | Moderate | Increased hypoglycemic effect |
| Probenecid | Moderate | Decreased renal excretion of ciprofloxacin |
| Diazepam | Minor | Possible increased diazepam effect |
| Metoprolol | Minor | Possible increased metoprolol effect |
| Omeprazole | Minor | Possible decreased ciprofloxacin absorption |
| Ranitidine | Minor | Possible decreased ciprofloxacin absorption |
🚨 Major Interactions
- Tizanidine
- Theophylline
- Warfarin
- Caffeine
- NSAIDs
⚡ Moderate Interactions
- Cyclosporine
- Methotrexate
- Phenytoin
- Glyburide
- Probenecid
🍷 Alcohol Interaction
No direct interaction, but alcohol may increase CNS side effects like dizziness.
🛡️ Safety & Warnings
🚫 Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to ciprofloxacin or any fluoroquinolone; concomitant use with tizanidine; history of tendon disorders related to fluoroquinolones.
🤱 Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk; use with caution, potential for adverse effects in nursing infants.
💊 Overdose Management
Supportive care; monitor ECG for QT prolongation; consider activated charcoal if recent ingestion; hemodialysis removes only 10-20%.
⏰ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered unless near next dose; skip missed dose if close to next dose; do not double dose.
🔄 Substitutes for cifran 100 tablet
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.