Description
Composition
Each coated tablet contains: Ciprofloxacin (as hydrochloride) 500 mg. Excipients q.s.
Therapeutic Action
Antibacterial agent
Indications
Before starting therapy, special attention should be paid to the available information on the spectrum of sensitivity and bacterial resistance to Ciprofloxacin.
CIPROFLOXACINA DENVER FARMA is indicated for the treatment of the following infections.
Adults
• Infections of the lower respiratory tract due to Gram-positive bacteria
• Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Bronchopulmonary infections in cystic fibrosis or bronchiectasis
• Pneumonia
• Chronic suppurative otitis media
• Exacerbation of chronic sinusitis, especially if it was caused by Gram-negative bacteria
• Urinary tract infections
• Infections of the genital tract
• Gastrointestinal tract infections
• Intra-abdominal infections
• Infections of the skin and soft tissues caused by Gram-negative bacteria
• Malignant external otitis
• Infections of bones and joints
• Prophylaxis in invasive infections due to Neisseria meningitidis
• Anthrax Inhalation (post-exposure prophylaxis and curative treatment)
• Ciprofloxacin can be used in neutropenic patients with fever, in whom a bacterial infection is suspected.
Children and Adolescents
• Broncho-pulmonary infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa in patients with fibrocystic disease
• Complicated urinary tract infections and pyelonephritis
• Anthrax Inhalation (post-exposure prophylaxis and curative treatment)
When considered necessary, Ciprofloxacin can be used in the treatment of severe infections in children and adolescents. The treatment should be initiated by a doctor with experience in infections of children and adolescents who suffer from cystic fibrosis.
Presentations
Packages containing 10 coated tablets.
