Ciprofloxacin-Asteria tablets 500mg №20

Use Ciprofloxacin is used to treat uncomplicated and complicated infections caused by microorganisms sensitive to it. These infections include respiratory tract infections, including pneumonia caused by Klebsiella spp., Enterobacter spp., Proteus spp., Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Haemophilus spp., Moraxella catarrhalis, Legionella spp., Staphylococcus spp., as well as middle ear infections (otitis media), especially if caused by Staphylococcus spp. As an alternative to other antimicrobial drugs, ciprofloxacin can be used to treat acute sinusitis and uncomplicated urinary tract infections. In children aged 5 to 17 years, the drug is used to treat complications caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa in pulmonary cystic fibrosis, as well as for the prevention and treatment of the pulmonary form of anthrax (Bacillus anthracis infection) in children from 3 years of age. How to take The optimal dosage regimen is determined by the physician individually, depending on the indications, clinical situation, and patient's age. Adults are usually prescribed 250-750 mg twice a day. Children are prescribed 15-20 mg/kg twice a day. It is essential to strictly observe the correspondence of the specific drug's dosage form to the indications for use and dosage regimen. Contraindications Ciprofloxacin is contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Use in pregnant women has not been established, and ciprofloxacin crosses the placenta. Since ciprofloxacin is excreted in breast milk, during lactation, the question of discontinuing the drug or breastfeeding should be resolved. The drug should be used with caution in patients with impaired liver and kidney function, in children, and in elderly patients.