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Ciprofloxacin

ciprofloxacin HCL 0.3%
ophthalmic solution
Antibiotic
[ Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic]
Indication

Indication

bacterial conjunctivitis, corneal ulcer
Mechanism of Action

Mechanism of Action

Inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, essential for bacterial DNA replication, transcription, repair, and recombination, effective against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms.
Common quantities available

Available Quantities

2.5 ml, 5 ml, 10 ml
Dosage

Dosage/Instructions

Corneal Ulcers: FIrst 6 hours: 2 drops every 15 minutes Remainder of the first day: 2 drops every 30 minutes Second day: 2 drops every hour Day 3 to 14: 2 drops every 4 hoursBacterial Conjunctivitis: Day 1-2: 1 or 2 drops every 2 hours Day 3-7: 1 or 2 drops every 4 hours
Pregnancy & Nursing Data

Pregnancy & Nursing

Use only if potential benefit justifies the risk to the fetus; not known if excreted in human milk
Pediatric Use

Pediatric Use

≥1 year
Warnings Tab

Contraindications, side effects, etc.

Contraindications: History of heart attack, QT prolongation, long QT syndrome, kidney, heart, or lung transplant, kidney or liver problems, past tendon or joint problems, history of seizures or epilepsy. Warnings: Stop using if symptoms of a serious allergic reaction occur. Common Side Effects: Tendon problems, nerve problems, mental effects, seizures, severe allergic reactions, liver damage, aortic aneurysm and dissection, antibiotic-associated diarrhea.