The drug "Tsiprolet 500" is used for outpatient treatment of various infectious diseases, including the respiratory tract. The indicated remedy does not apply to first-aid drugs, but it is quite effective in treating pneumonia caused by enterobacter, Klebsiella, staphylococci, hemophilic bacilli, etc. Ciprolet 500 is also used to treat infections of the paranasal sinuses and middle ear, especially if they are provoked gram-negative bacteria or staphylococci. The indicated drug is also prescribed when there is an infection of the eyes, urinary canals and kidneys, soft tissues and skin, it is also used for infections of the joints and bones, prostatitis and adnexitis, gonorrhea, and inflammation of the bile ducts and gall bladder.
After taking "Tsiprolet 500" is well absorbed, and its maximum amount in the blood is noted after an hour. The drug quickly penetrates into tissues and organs. From the body, this drug is excreted through the kidneys unchanged, with a half-life of about 5 hours.
"Tsiprolet 500" is especially effective in the fight against gram-negative microorganisms, such as hemophilic, intestinal and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Shigella, Salmonella, meningococcus, gonococcus. He also actively destroys some varieties of enterococci, legionella, campylobacter, chlamydia, mycoplasmas, mycobacteria.
"Tsiprolet 500": instructions for use
The drug is administered orally, while the tablets are not chewed and washed down with a large amount of liquid. For uncomplicated infections, take 250 mg twice a day; in the presence of complicated infections, up to 500 mg. In case of severe infections, the dose of the drug may increase to 750 mg.
The use of the drug during pregnancy, as well as to mothers who are breastfeeding, is contraindicated. It is also not recommended to use it in the presence of hypersensitivity to the components that make up the Cyprolet 500 mg, children and adolescents.
Possible side effects
The cardiovascular system can respond with manifestations of tachycardia, hot flashes, migraines and fainting, but in very rare cases. The gastrointestinal tract and liver can react with manifestations of nausea and vomiting, as well as abdominal pain, diarrhea, flatulence and lack of appetite. Dizziness, fatigue, headaches, insomnia, tremors and agitation can also sometimes occur.
If Ciprolet 500 is used together with preparations that contain magnesium hydroxide and aluminum, as well as salts of iron, calcium and zinc, the absorption of ciprofloxacin is significantly reduced. Therefore, this drug must be taken either an hour before or four hours after taking the above drugs.
If you use the drug with theophylline, you need to control the amount of the latter in blood plasma. When used with cyclosporine, the amount of serum creatinine may increase, so it is also necessary to periodically monitor this indicator.
Overdose cases
With an overdose of the drug, specific symptoms are absent. The gastric lavage usual in such cases , the administration of emetic preparations and the introduction of a large amount of fluid into the body are carried out. Additionally, peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis can be performed.
Particularly cautious is the need to prescribe Ciprolet 500 to people with mental illness and in old age. When taking this tool, you should avoid increased physical exertion, exposure to the sun. It is also possible to reduce the speed of reactions, which should be taken into account by people working with mechanisms, or those who drive vehicles.