Contraindications
Hypersensitivity, patients with a history of blood dyscrasias.
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Special Precautions
Renal impairment, history of seizures; ensure adequate hydration & urinary output; avoid alcohol ingestion. Not recommended for use in lactation and pregnancy. Not recommended for children. Patients with CNS disorders. Inadequate water intake during treatment may cause crystalluria.
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Adverse Reactions
Nausea, headache, vomiting, fatigue, abdominal pain, depression, dyspepsia, constipation, dry mouth, sometimes diarrhea, metallic taste, urticaria, erythema & rashes; rarely convulsions & hematological changes.
Potentially Fatal: Severe hypersensitivity reaction (rarely). |
Drug Interactions
Antacids, sucralfate, calcium, Fe & Zn prep reduce absorption of ciprofloxacin. Concurrent use with ciclosporin may lead to transient increases in serum creatinine levels. Increases plasma levels and elimination half-life of theophylline; potentiates oral anticoagulant effects; disulfiram-like effect with alcohol. May affect metabolism of caffeine resulting in reduced clearance of caffeine.
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CIMS Class
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ATC Classification
G01AF21 - tinidazole ; Belongs to the class of imidazole derivative antiinfectives. Used in the treatment of gynecological infections.
P01AB02 - tinidazole ; Belongs to the class of nitroimidazole derivatives antiprotozoals. Used in the treatment amoebiasis and other protozoal diseases. J01MA02 - ciprofloxacin ; Belongs to the class of fluoroquinolones. Used in the systemic treatment of infections. J01XD02 - tinidazole ; Belongs to the class of imidazole derivative antibacterials. Used in the systemic treatment of infections. S01AE03 - ciprofloxacin ; Belongs to the class of quinolone antiinfectives. Used in the treatment of eye infections. S03AA07 - ciprofloxacin ; Belongs to the class of antiinfectives used in ophthalmologic and otologic preparations. S02AA15 - ciprofloxacin ; Belongs to the class of antiinfectives used in the treatment of ear infections. |