Manufacturer: Anglo-French Drugs & Industries Ltd
Salt Composition : Ciprofloxacin(500mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Anglocip 500mg Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It may be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned.
You may experience nausea as a side effect of this medicine. This is usually temporary and resolves on its own, but please consult your doctor if it bothers you or persists for a longer duration. Diarrhea may also occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.
You should not take this medicine if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Rarely, some people may have a severe allergic reaction which needs urgent medical attention. Signs of this include rash, swelling of the lips, tongue, or face, shortness of breath, or breathing problems. Special care should be taken in people with kidney problems while taking this medicine.
Anglocip 500mg Tablet is a versatile antibiotic medicine that can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the urinary tract, nose, throat, skin, and soft tissues and lungs (pneumonia). It kills and stops further growth of the bacteria causing the infection.
The pharmacokinetics of ciprofloxacin in healthy volunteers include a time to peak concentrations after oral dosage (tmax) of 1–1.5 h, oral availability of 0.5–0.7, protein binding of 0.2–0.3, volume of distribution (V) of 2–3 l kg−1, half-life (t1/2) of 3–4 h and fraction excreted unchanged in the urine
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Anglocip
Headache
Dizziness
Gastrointestinal disorder
Joint pain
Urticaria
diarrhea from an infection with Clostridium difficile bacteria
diabetes
low blood sugar
glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency
low amount of magnesium in the blood
dehydration
low amount of potassium in the blood
toxic psychosis
a low seizure threshold
pseudotumor cerebri, a condition with high fluid pressure in the brain
a painful condition that affects the nerves in the legs and arms called peripheral neuropathy
myasthenia gravis, a skeletal muscle disorder
torsades de pointes, a type of abnormal heart rhythm
slow heartbeat
prolonged QT interval on EKG
abnormal EKG with QT changes from birth
cerebral ischemia, a lack of blood supply to the brain
liver failure
liver problems
severe liver disease
kidney transplant
inflammation of a tendon
rupture of a tendon
seizures
abnormal liver function tests
high pressure within the skull
a condition with dry eyes, dry mouth and arthritis called Sjogren's syndrome
anemia from pyruvate kinase and G6PD deficiencies
lung transplant
heart transplant
dissection of the aorta
chronic kidney disease stage 3B (moderate)
chronic kidney disease stage 4 (severe)
chronic kidney disease stage 5 (failure)
kidney disease with likely reduction in kidney function
aneurysm of aorta
Marfan syndrome
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
congenital myasthenic syndrome
Loeys-Dietz syndrome
Anglocip 500mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Consuming alcohol with Anglocip 500mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Anglocip 500mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Baby should be closely monitored for development of fever, loss of appetite and diarrhea. In case, any of the above happens please inform your doctor immediately.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
Ciprofloxacin is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is also used in infections of urinary tract, tonsils, sinus, nose, throat, female genital organ, skin and soft tissues and lungs (pneumonia).
colitis.
CNS disorders.
myasthenia gravis.
peripheral neuropathy.
QT interval prolongation.
tendonitis.
crystalluria.
diabetes.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Anglocip 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Anglocip 500mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Your doctor has prescribed Anglocip 500mg Tablet to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Discontinue Anglocip 500mg Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Notify your doctor if you feel pain in your tendons, numbness, or tingling sensations.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Anglocip 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Anglocip 500mg Tablet with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.
Q. Is Anglocip 500mg Tablet safe?
Anglocip 500mg Tablet is a relatively safe drug. However, it is not devoid of side effects and hence should only be taken if prescribed by a doctor in the appropriate dose, frequency, and duration as advised.
Q. Can the use of Anglocip 500mg Tablet cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Anglocip 500mg Tablet can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea, talk to your doctor about it.
Q. Can I stop taking Anglocip 500mg Tablet when I feel better?
No, do not stop taking Anglocip 500mg Tablet and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
Q. Can the use of Anglocip 500mg Tablet increase the risk of muscle damage?
Yes, use of Anglocip 500mg Tablet is known to increase the risk of muscle damage, commonly in the ankle (achilies tendon). Muscle damage can happen in people of all ages who take Anglocip 500mg Tablet. Inform your doctor if you feel any kind of muscle pain while using this medicine.
Q. Can I take Anglocip 500mg Tablet with paracetamol?
Anglocip 500mg Tablet is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with paracetamol. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor before using both the medicines together.
