✅ Ciplox 500 mg – Broad-Spectrum Antibiotic for Serious Bacterial Infections

🔍 What is Ciplox 500 mg?

Ciplox 500 mg is a high-strength broad-spectrum antibiotic that contains Ciprofloxacin, belonging to the fluoroquinolone class. It is used to treat a wide range of moderate to severe bacterial infections, especially those that don’t respond to lower doses or first-line antibiotics.

⚙️ How Ciprofloxacin Works

Ciprofloxacin works by inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, enzymes essential for bacterial DNA replication and repair. This results in bacterial cell death, making Ciprofloxacin bactericidal in action.

✅ Common Indications (Uses)

Ciplox 500 mg is prescribed to treat infections caused by susceptible bacteria, including:

• Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
• Respiratory Tract Infections (bronchitis, pneumonia)
• Gastrointestinal Infections (infectious diarrhea, typhoid)
• Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
• Prostatitis (bacterial)
• Bone and Joint Infections
• Intra-abdominal Infections
• Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), such as gonorrhea
• Anthrax exposure (post-exposure prophylaxis)

💊 Dosage and Administration

Always follow your doctor’s prescription. Self-medication can lead to resistance or side effects.

Typical Adult Dose:

• 500 mg twice daily, usually for 5 to 14 days depending on infection type
• Take with water, and avoid milk or calcium supplements within 2 hours before/after taking
• Maintain consistent intervals (e.g., every 12 hours)

⚠️ Precautions & Warnings

• Not recommended for children unless necessary due to risk of joint/tendon issues
• Use caution in elderly patients and those on corticosteroids (higher risk of tendon rupture)
• Can cause CNS effects like dizziness, seizures, or confusion
• Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding
• Avoid direct sunlight—increased risk of sunburn (photosensitivity)

💢 Common Side Effects

Serious (but rare) Side Effects:

• Tendon rupture
• QT prolongation (heart rhythm disturbance)
• Severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)
• Seizures

🔄 Drug Interactions

Ciplox 500 mg may interact with:

• Antacids, iron, calcium, magnesium – reduces absorption (take 2-4 hours apart)
• Warfarin – may increase bleeding risk
• Theophylline – increases toxicity risk
• NSAIDs – may enhance CNS stimulation (seizures)
• Tizanidine or Cyclosporine – use not recommended

🤰 Use in Pregnancy and Lactation

• Pregnancy: Use only if benefits outweigh risks
• Breastfeeding: Excretion in milk possible – caution advised

📦 Storage Information

• Store below 25°C (77°F)
• Protect from light and moisture
• Keep away from children