ciprowin 100mg infusion - Ciprofloxacin (100mg) medicine

ciprowin 100mg infusion

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🏭 Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd 📦 Varies by brand 💊 Allopathy 📅 Updated: Sep 23, 2026
📋 Prescription Required 💊 Generic Available
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What is ciprowin 100mg infusion used for?

This medicine contains Ciprofloxacin (100mg) and is used to treat ANTI INFECTIVES. Inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, preventing DNA replication and transcription.. Always consult your doctor before use.

  • Generic Name: Ciprofloxacin
  • Manufacturer: Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: Category C
  • Prescription Required: Yes
💡 Did You Know? The first generic medicine was introduced in India in 1970 after the Patents Act was amended.

💊 ciprowin 100mg infusion Uses & Benefits

Urinary tract infections, respiratory tract infections, skin infections, bone and joint infections, gastrointestinal infections, septicemia.

Off-label uses: Anthrax prophylaxis, Typhoid fever, Brucellosis

📋 Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Ciprofloxacin
Brand NameAlcipro
ManufacturerAlembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassANTI INFECTIVES
Action ClassQuinolones/ Fluroquinolones
Route of AdministrationIntravenous infusion
StorageStore at 20-25°C; protect from light.
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

🔬 How This Medicine Works (Pharmacology)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionRapidly absorbed after oral administration; intravenous infusion provides complete bioavailability.
DistributionWidely distributed into tissues and body fluids; crosses placenta; enters breast milk.
Protein Binding20-40%
MetabolismPartially metabolized in the liver to four metabolites; CYP1A2 inhibitor.
Half-Life4-6 hours
ExcretionPrimarily renal (50-70% unchanged); also biliary and fecal.
Bioavailability100% (IV)
Onset of ActionImmediate (IV)
Peak Plasma TimeEnd of infusion (IV)
Duration of Action12 hours

How It Works

Inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, preventing DNA replication and transcription.

Mechanism Steps

1Ciprofloxacin enters bacterial cell via porins.
2Binds to DNA gyrase (topoisomerase II) and topoisomerase IV.
3Inhibits DNA supercoiling and replication.
4Prevents DNA repair and transcription.
5Leads to bacterial cell death.

💡 How to Take ciprowin 100mg infusion

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

⚠️ Side Effects of ciprowin 100mg infusion

✅ Common Side Effects

Nausea
Diarrhea
Headache
Dizziness
Insomnia

🚨 Serious Side Effects

Tendon rupture
Peripheral neuropathy
Seizures
QT prolongation
Clostridium difficile colitis

⚠️ Rare Side Effects

Photosensitivity
Hepatotoxicity
Nephrotoxicity
Hemolytic anemia

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

🔬 Drug Interactions

Drug Severity Effect
Warfarin Major Increased bleeding risk
Tizanidine Major Hypotension, sedation
Theophylline Major Increased theophylline levels, toxicity
Caffeine Major Increased caffeine levels, CNS stimulation
Duloxetine Major Increased duloxetine levels, serotonin syndrome risk
Cyclosporine Moderate Increased cyclosporine levels, nephrotoxicity
Methotrexate Moderate Increased methotrexate levels, toxicity
Phenytoin Moderate Altered phenytoin levels
Ropinirole Moderate Increased ropinirole levels
Clozapine Moderate Increased clozapine levels
Probenecid Minor Decreased renal clearance of ciprofloxacin
Metformin Minor Possible increased metformin effect
Omeprazole Minor Decreased absorption of ciprofloxacin

🚨 Major Interactions

  • Warfarin
  • Tizanidine
  • Theophylline
  • Caffeine
  • Duloxetine

⚡ Moderate Interactions

  • Cyclosporine
  • Methotrexate
  • Phenytoin
  • Ropinirole
  • Clozapine

🍷 Alcohol Interaction

No direct interaction but may increase CNS side effects.

🛡️ Safety & Warnings

🚫 Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to ciprofloxacin or quinolones; concomitant use with tizanidine.

🤱 Lactation Safety

Use with caution; excreted in breast milk.

💊 Overdose Management

Supportive care; hemodialysis may remove small amounts.

⏰ Missed Dose

Administer as soon as possible; do not double dose.

🔄 Substitutes for ciprowin 100mg infusion

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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.

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