cipomax tz 500mg/600mg tablet
What is cipomax tz 500mg/600mg tablet used for?
Alcipro TN 500 mg/600 mg Tablet (Ciprofloxacin + Tinidazole) is used to treat GASTRO INTESTINAL. It contains Ciprofloxacin (500mg) + Tinidazole (600mg), which Ciprofloxacin inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV; Tinidazole dis. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Ciprofloxacin + Tinidazole
- Manufacturer: Milimax Healthcare
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ cipomax tz 500mg/600mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Infectious diarrhea, dysentery, intra-abdominal infections, gynecologic infections, and mixed infections caused by susceptible bacteria and protozoa.
Off-label uses: Prophylaxis in travelers' diarrhea, treatment of Helicobacter pylori (with other agents).
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Ciprofloxacin + Tinidazole |
| Brand Name | Alcipro TN 500 mg/600 mg Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Milimax Healthcare |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
| Action Class | Antibiotic + Antiprotozoal |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from light and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Ciprofloxacin inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV; Tinidazole disrupts DNA structure in protozoa and anaerobic bacteria.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take cipomax tz 500mg/600mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of cipomax tz 500mg/600mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Metallic taste
- Vomiting
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Tendon rupture
- Peripheral neuropathy
- CNS effects (seizures, confusion)
- QT prolongation
- Clostridioides difficile colitis
- Severe hypersensitivity
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Hemolytic anemia
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Hepatotoxicity
- Nephritis
- Photosensitivity
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Major | Increased bleeding risk |
| Theophylline | Major | Increased theophylline toxicity |
| Tizanidine | Major | Severe hypotension and sedation |
| NSAIDs | Major | Increased CNS stimulation and seizure risk |
| Oral hypoglycemics | Major | Hypoglycemia |
| Cyclosporine | Moderate | Increased nephrotoxicity |
| Methotrexate | Moderate | Increased methotrexate toxicity |
| Phenytoin | Moderate | Altered phenytoin levels |
| Probenecid | Moderate | Increased ciprofloxacin levels |
| Ropinirole | Moderate | Increased ropinirole levels |
| Caffeine | Minor | Increased caffeine effects |
| Duloxetine | Minor | Possible increased duloxetine levels |
| Metformin | Minor | Possible lactic acidosis risk |
| Omeprazole | Minor | Reduced ciprofloxacin absorption |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Warfarin
- Theophylline
- Tizanidine
- NSAIDs
- Oral hypoglycemics
โก Moderate Interactions
- Cyclosporine
- Methotrexate
- Phenytoin
- Probenecid
- Ropinirole
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Caffeine
- Duloxetine
- Metformin
- Omeprazole
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Avoid dairy products, calcium-fortified juices, and antacids within 2 hours of ciprofloxacin; Tinidazole may be taken with food to reduce GI upset.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Avoid alcohol during and for 3 days after tinidazole due to disulfiram-like reaction.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to quinolones or nitroimidazoles; history of tendon disorders with quinolones; pregnancy (first trimester for tinidazole); lactation; children <18 years (for ciprofloxacin).
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Renal function, liver function, blood glucose, signs of tendonitis, CNS effects, and QT interval.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Ciprofloxacin: Excreted in milk, avoid; Tinidazole: Excreted in milk, avoid.
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; monitor ECG, renal function; dialysis may help remove ciprofloxacin.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered unless near next dose; do not double dose.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
โญ User Reviews
Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.
Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.
Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.
This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.
Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.