FAQ Details

Product Name: Ciproaid

Q.No. 1. Write down the mode of action of Ciproaid?

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Ciprofloxacin inhibits bacterial DNA Gyrase and Topoisomerase IV enzymes. Which are necessary for bacterial DNA replication and separation respectively. Thus, Ciprofloxacin destroys bacteria.

Q.No. 2. Why Ciproaid is indicated in UTI?

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The most common pathogen which are responsible for urinary tract infection, are E.Coli, S. saprophyticus, Klebsiela, proteus spp. Show much susceptibility to Ciprofloxacin. Moreover, a great portion of ciprofloxacin excreted unchanged from body. Those make ciprofloxacin drug of choice in UTI.

Q.No. 3. Can I prescribe Ciproaid to neonates?

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Yes, As per BNF 65 for children Ciprofloxacin can be used from neonate in different disease conditions.

Q.No. 4. What is the pregnancy category of Ciproaid?

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According to USFDA Ciprofloxacin is pregnancy category “C”.

Q.No. 5. The usual dosages guideline of Ciproaid?

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According to BNF 2014

UTI:

Neonate: 10 mg /kg every 12 hours (Max. 750 mg every 12 hours).

Child (1 month – 18 years): 10 mg/kg every 12 hours (Max. 750 mg every 12 hours).

RTI, GITI:    

Neonate: 15 mg /kg every 12 hours (Max. 750 mg every 12 hours).

Child (1 month – 18 years): 20 mg/kg every 12 hours (Max. 750 mg every 12 hours).