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Product
Anti-asthmatic Products (Aerocort Inhaler)
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Ciplox cream
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Ciplox cream
Ciplox cream 15 G contains
Ciprofloxacin 0.5 % w/ w
The Total Topical Bactericide
◊ The broadest antibacterial spectrum
( from Staphylococcus to pseudomonas )
◊ Effective even against resistant bacteria
◊ High concentrations in skin & subcutaneous
tissue
Ciprofloxacin (Quinolone) is a synthetic broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent.
◊ The bactericidal action of ciprofloxacin results from inhibition of the enzymes topoisomerase II & IV, which are required for bacterial DNA replication,repair & recombination.
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◊ There is no known cross-resistance between ciprofloxacin & other classes of antimicrobials.
Classification of Quinolone Antibiotics
1 st generation Nalidixic acid ,Cinoxacin
2 nd generation Norfloxacin,Ciprofloxacin,
Lomefloxacin , Enoxacin,Ofloxacin
3 rd generation Levofloxacin,Sparfloxacin,Gatifloxacin ,Moxifloxacin
4 th generation Trovafloxacin,
» » » Ciprofloxacin has been shown to be active against most strains of the following micro-organisms ………
» » » Staphylococcus aureus
» » » Streptococcus pneumoniae
» » » Streptococcus pyogenes
» » » Escherichia coli
» » » Haemophilus influenzae
» » » Salmonella typhi
» » » Vibrio cholerae
Indication
◊ Wound infections
◊ Furunculosis ( painful pus-filled boil on the skin )
◊ Pyoderma
◊ Pressure sores
◊ Diabetic foot
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION
◊ It can be applied 2 -3 times daily.
Presentation
◊ Tube of 15 g
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