citoz tz 500 mg/600 mg tablet
What is citoz tz 500 mg/600 mg tablet used for?
This medicine contains Ciprofloxacin (500mg) + Tinidazole (600mg) and is used to treat GASTRO INTESTINAL. Ciprofloxacin inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV; Tinidazole disrupts DNA structure . Always consult your doctor before use.
- Generic Name: Ciprofloxacin + Tinidazole
- Manufacturer: Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Category A
- Prescription Required: Yes
💊 citoz tz 500 mg/600 mg 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).
📋 Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Ciprofloxacin + Tinidazole |
| Brand Name | Alcipro TN 500 mg/600 mg Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
| Action Class | Antibiotic + Antiprotozoal |
| 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
Ciprofloxacin inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV; Tinidazole disrupts DNA structure in protozoa and anaerobic bacteria.
Mechanism Steps
💡 How to Take citoz tz 500 mg/600 mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
⚠️ Side Effects of citoz tz 500 mg/600 mg tablet
✅ Common Side Effects
🚨 Serious Side Effects
⚠️ Rare Side Effects
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
🔬 Drug Interactions
| 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 |
🚨 Major Interactions
- Warfarin
- Theophylline
- Tizanidine
- NSAIDs
- Oral hypoglycemics
⚡ Moderate Interactions
- Cyclosporine
- Methotrexate
- Phenytoin
- Probenecid
- Ropinirole
🍷 Alcohol Interaction
Avoid alcohol during and for 3 days after tinidazole due to disulfiram-like reaction.
🛡️ Safety & Warnings
🚫 Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to quinolones or nitroimidazoles; history of tendon disorders with quinolones; pregnancy (first trimester for tinidazole); lactation; children
🤱 Lactation Safety
Ciprofloxacin: Excreted in milk, avoid; Tinidazole: Excreted in milk, avoid.
💊 Overdose Management
Supportive care; monitor ECG, renal function; dialysis may help remove ciprofloxacin.
⏰ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered unless near next dose; do not double dose.
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.