In the treatment of certain diseases, the use of antibiotics cannot be dispensed with. Popular today is the antibacterial drug Ciprolet, which belongs to the group of fluoroquinolines. The drug is released in three forms. The most common are pills and drops. The injection solution is less commonly used.
Composition and packaging
The main active components of the antibacterial agent is ciprofloxacin hydrochloride. Ciprolet tablets further include components such as colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, talc and magnesium stearate. The drug is released in a cardboard box. Tablets are packaged in blisters of 10 pcs. The pills are coated with a white shell, have a convex shape. The composition of the shell includes: macrogol, sorbic acid, purified talc, titanium dioxide.
“Ciprolet” - drops that have such auxiliary components as benzalkonium chloride, disodium edetate, hydrochloric acid, sodium chloride, as well as purified water. The drug is packaged in 5 ml plastic bottles. In pharmacies, the medicine is sold in a cardboard box.
The solution for infusion "Tsiprolet" has the form of a translucent liquid. As auxiliary elements, sodium chloride, hydrochloric acid, lactic acid, citric acid monohydrate, disodium edetate are used. In pharmacies, the Tsiprolet solution is available in 100 ml packaging.
Indications
The drug "Tsiprolet" refers to antibacterial agents with a wide spectrum of action. Both tablets and drops act bactericidal. The drug inhibits the bacterial DNA gyrase enzyme. Due to this, the normal synthesis of bacterial cellular proteins is disrupted, they cease to multiply and soon die. Ciprolet tablets can be prescribed for the treatment of any infectious and inflammatory ailments caused by bacteria sensitive to ciprofloxacin. These can be various diseases of the kidneys and urinary tract, ENT organs, and gastrointestinal tract. Often, the drug is prescribed after tooth extraction as a prophylaxis of the development of purulent infection. Tablets can also be used for sepsis, peritonitis, infections of the bone tissue and skin.
The use of the drug in the form of drops is slightly different. The drug can be prescribed for the treatment of various infections of the eyes and its appendages. This can be acute purulent conjunctivitis, bacterial corneal ulcers, keratoconjunctivitis, blepharitis, etc. As a prophylaxis, “Ciprolet” drops are prescribed for eye injuries or after foreign bodies get into them. The medicine prevents the development of a bacterial infection. For the same purpose, the drug is prescribed after surgery. Thus, in ophthalmic surgery, complications can be avoided.
The solution "Ciprofloxacin" indications for use is almost the same as the tablets. The only difference is that in this form, the medicine is prescribed in more complex cases. The solution helps to achieve positive dynamics of the disease much faster. In addition, an antibiotic in this form can be prescribed to patients with reduced immunity in the treatment of immunosuppressants.
To whom is an antibacterial agent contraindicated?
The medicine in the form of tablets and solution cannot be prescribed to minors. A serious contraindication is pseudomembranous colitis. You can not take the drug "Tsiprolet" pregnant and lactating women. Only under the supervision of a doctor can a medication be used in patients who have cerebral arteriosclerosis. In rare cases, increased sensitivity to individual components of the drug may occur.
Drops "Ciprofloxacin" can not be prescribed for viral keratitis. Pregnant and lactating women are also not prescribed an antibacterial drug. But in the treatment of children older than a year, a medication in this form can be used. But therapy should only be under the supervision of a pediatrician. In rare cases, individual intolerance to the drug may occur. If any side effects occur, consult a doctor. The specialist will reduce the dosage or even replace the antibiotic.
Important notes
With caution, the antibacterial agent Ciprolet or Ciprofloxacin is prescribed to patients with epilepsy. The risk of developing serious side effects from the central nervous system increases. The medicine is prescribed only for health reasons, when other antibiotics do not give a positive result.
After treatment with Ciprolet medication, severe and prolonged diarrhea may occur. In this case, it is very important to exclude pseudomembranous colitis, which is a contraindication to the use of an antibiotic.
It is also worthwhile to cancel the medication in case of pain in the tendons. There are known cases of side effects that led to the development of inflammatory processes in tendons and their subsequent rupture. A medication cannot be replaced with another drug from the fluoroquinoline group. Patient treatment should be radically changed.
During treatment with Ciprolet or its analogues, the patient should take as much fluid as possible to ensure normal diuresis. This is necessary so that the drug is more rapidly excreted from the body. But under open sunlight it is not advisable to be. Individual components of the antibiotic can cause photosensitivity of the skin.
Treatment with Tsiprolet in the form of eye drops should only take place locally. In no case should you enter the medicine into the anterior chamber of the eyes. This can cause a burn or other serious side effects. If therapy is accompanied by the use of other eye drops, the interval between the use of individual medicines should be at least 5 minutes. It is not recommended to use contact lenses during the period of antibacterial treatment. This will create an additional burden on the mucous membrane of the eyes.
Immediately after applying Tsiprolet drops, it is not recommended to drive a vehicle or operate other complex equipment. For a short time, the clarity of vision may be impaired. This side effect disappears within 30 minutes after the use of the drug.
Dosage
The amount of ciprofloxacin that a patient should receive per day depends primarily on the severity and form of the disease. The individual characteristics of the patient, his age and weight are also taken into account. Simple infectious diseases of the kidneys or urinary tract are treated with Ciprolet or Ciprofloxacin tablets. The instruction describes the minimum dosage, which can be as little as 250 mg per day (one tablet). If the patient does not improve, the dosage of the drug is doubled. The maximum daily dosage for the treatment of kidneys or urinary tract can be 1000 mg and is divided into two doses (morning and evening).
The drug can be used in the treatment of gonorrhea. In this case, a single dose of tablets is prescribed in a volume of 250-500 mg. Other gynecological diseases are treated with tablets in the presence of high fever and complications. Dosage and treatment are determined by the doctor. Ciprolet analogues may be prescribed in the form of tablets or solution. For the treatment of mild infections, 250 mg of the drug based on ciprofloxacin is prescribed 2 times a day. Tablets are taken on an empty stomach and washed down with plenty of water. The duration of treatment depends on the severity and form of the disease. In any case, therapy should not be stopped as soon as the symptoms disappear. The average duration of treatment can be 5 days. In complex cases, the antibacterial drug is taken for several weeks.
Ciprolet or Ciprofloxacin drops are used in a slightly different way. The instruction says that the medicine should be instilled into each conjunctival sac at least 6 times a day. In difficult cases, the medication should be taken every hour. If there is a positive trend, the frequency of instillations is reduced. A bacterial corneal ulcer is treated with frequent instillations of a ciprofloxacin-based drug. In the first 6 hours of therapy, instillations should be performed every 15 minutes. Then, in the wakeful hours, 1 drop every 30 minutes is administered. Such treatment lasts several days. If the patient's condition improves, the dosage may be reduced. The average course of treatment is 14 days.
Overdose
It is necessary to carefully monitor the patient's well-being during the treatment period. An overdose has standard symptoms and can manifest itself in the form of nausea, vomiting, rash and itching on the skin. The patient is given gastric lavage and the dosage of the antibacterial agent is adjusted. To avoid side effects, first of all, the instruction should be carefully studied. Drops "Tsiprolet" are not intended for internal use. They are used only locally. There are no specific symptoms when taking the drops inside. The patient may experience dizziness and nausea. As with tablets, this condition is eliminated only by washing the stomach.
The medication should always be out of the reach of children. Zipolet tablets are very dangerous for a small organism. It is no accident that they are not prescribed to minor patients. The medicine can also cause harm in the form of drops if used improperly. An overdose can cause dryness of the mucous membrane of the eyes and excessive tearing.
Side effects
Some analogues of Ciprolet, like the drug itself, may have some side effects. They appear in different ways. It all depends on the patient's weaknesses. From the gastrointestinal tract, symptoms such as nausea, dizziness, diarrhea, flatulence, anorexia can occur. Most often, people who have already suffered a liver disease suffer most often. In the most difficult cases, jaundice or hepatitis may develop.
On the part of the nervous system, troubles such as headache, excessive fatigue, anxiety, sleep disturbances, tremor of the extremities may appear. Often a person in a dream begins to experience a feeling of fear, nightmare dreams appear. In the most difficult cases, depression develops, the patient is haunted by hallucinations. With the development of such side effects, the medication should be immediately withdrawn. In the future, other antibacterial agents are prescribed, as well as antidepressants.
On the part of the sensory organs, disturbances such as worsening of smell, photophobia, photosensitivity can be observed. The patient may feel pain where disturbances are not observed. Tinnitus and hearing loss are less common. Such phenomena are only temporary and do not require drug withdrawal. Only a dose adjustment may be needed.
Ciprolet tablets or drops are prescribed with caution to patients who have problems with the cardiovascular system. Side effects such as a decrease in blood pressure, heart rhythm disturbances, flushing of the skin, and tachycardia may occur. An antibiotic is canceled only if it contributes to a serious deterioration in well-being.
Often when using antibacterial agents based on ciprofloxacin, allergic reactions occur in the form of skin rash, itching, blisters, perfumes, swelling of the face and larynx. The most dangerous condition is the Quincke effect. If such a side effect develops, the drug should be stopped immediately. The specialist will help you choose analogues "Tsiprolet", which will be more suitable for the body.
Interaction with other drugs
Before starting therapy, instructions for use should be studied on the Cyprolet means. Analogs, like the antibiotic itself, are not compatible with all medicines. With caution, tablets, solution or drops with didanosine-based preparations should be taken. This substance helps reduce the absorption of ciprofloxacin. As a result, treatment may be wasted. The antibacterial properties of the drug will be impaired.
It is strictly forbidden to take ciprofloxacin together with theofellin. The concentration of the latter substance may be increased in the body. As a result, serious intoxication can occur, which will manifest itself in the form of nausea, dizziness, migraine, lowering blood pressure.
If bleeding occurs, Ciprolet tablets cannot be taken together with anticoagulants. This interaction can lead to an increase in bleeding time. If you take any medications together, you should consult with your doctor. Self-medication often leads to disastrous consequences.
Analogs "Tsiprolet"
An antibacterial agent called “Ciprofloxacin” or “Ciprolet” is not always found in pharmacies. Despite this, there are many analogues that have a similar effect on the body. Popular with doctors, for example, are tablets "Medociprin." Its main active ingredient, like the Ciprolet preparation, is ciprofloxacin hydrochloride. Antimicrobial agent has a fairly wide spectrum of action. It is prescribed in the treatment of infectious and inflammatory processes in the respiratory tract, abdominal cavity, skin, joint bones, urinary tract, etc. Medociprin tablets can be prescribed as prophylaxis after surgery. The medicine is also used in dentistry. It is prescribed for suppuration of gums and bone tissue.
The analogue "Tsiprolet 500" can not be assigned to children under 15 years of age, as well as pregnant and lactating women. There are no other contraindications to the medociprin preparation. In rare cases, hypersensitivity to the main active component may occur.
Ciprolet drops can be replaced with an antibacterial drug from the Ciprodox fluoroquinoline group. The tool is used in the treatment of infectious diseases of the anterior chamber of the eye. Contraindication is viral keratitis, as well as children's age up to 15 years. This is due to the incomplete process of the formation of the human skeleton. For the same reason, do not prescribe a remedy for pregnant and lactating women. An antibiotic can contribute to impaired development of the fetus or already born infant.
Reviews about the drug and its cost
In most cases, Ciprolet tablets show a positive result in the first days of therapy. Patients say that simple infectious diseases can be overcome in just 3-5 days using the minimum dosage. It is very important. After all, do not forget that antibacterial agents affect not only pathogenic, but also beneficial bacteria. When using the minimum dosage of Ciprolet tablets, there is no need to take medications to restore intestinal microflora. Separately, it is worth noting the low cost of the drug. It is no coincidence that the Ciprolet antibiotic is popular, the price of which is only 150-250 rubles in pharmacies.
Good reviews can also be heard about Ciprolet in the form of drops. The medicine helps to quickly overcome diseases such as infectious blepharitis and conjunctivitis. Unpleasant sensations when using the drug are rare. It is also encouraging that the medication can be used for children over 1 year old. The price is acceptable. Ciprofloxacin or Ciprolet drops in pharmacies cost only about 60 rubles.
Least of all can you hear reviews about the Tsiprolet solution. In this form, the drug is rarely used. Most often, in the form of a solution, Ciprolet analogues are used. Their price ranges from 100 to 500 rubles. It all depends on the brand and country of manufacture.