Medicine : Mifloxdm

Name:Mifloxdm
Type:Drop
Manufacturer:Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Generic Use:Ciprofloxacin , Dexamethasone
Composition:Ciprofloxacin(0.003W/V) , Dexamethasone(0.001W/V)
Substitutes:mifloxdm , ceprolend , mifloxdm , ceprolend


Generic ( Ciprofloxacin )


Typical use Of Ciprofloxacin :Ciprofloxacin Is Used To Treat The Bacterial Infections Including Lower Respiratory Tract (lung) Infections (pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Cystic Fibrosis Or In Bronchiectasis), Ear Or Sinus Infections, Urinary Tract Infections (bladder And Kidney Infections), Reproductive Tract Infections (gonorrhea), Gastrointestinal Tract Infections (gastroenteritis), Intra-abdominal Infections, Skin And Soft Tissue Infections, Bone And Joint Infections, And Anthrax Inhalation Exposure. It Is Also Used As Prophylaxis Of Invasive Infections Such As Meningitis (brain Inflammation) And In The Management Of Patients With Low White Blood Cell Counts (neutropenia) Who Have A Fever That Is Suspected To Be Due To A Bacterial Infection.
Mechanism of action of Ciprofloxacin :Ciprofloxacin Belongs To The Group Of Medicines Called Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics. They Cure The Infection By Inhibiting The DNA Formation And Killing The Bacteria.
Drug Interaction of Ciprofloxacin :Caution Should Be Taken While Taking Following Medicines Along With Ciprofloxacin: Vitamin K Antagonists (e.g. Warfarin, Acenocoumarol, Phenprocoumon Or Fluindione) Or Other Oral Anti-coagulants, Theophylline, Phenytoin, Ropinirole, Phenytoin, Cyclosporine, Probenecid, Metoclopramide, Methotrexate, Tizanidine, Clozapine, Olanzapine, Anti-arrhythmics (e.g. Quinidine, Hydroquinidine, Disopyramide, Amiodarone, Sotalol, Dofetilide, Ibutilide), Tricyclic Antidepressants, Some Antimicrobials (that Belong To The Group Of Macrolides), Some Antipsychotics. Ciprofloxacin May Increase The Levels Of The Following Medicines In Your Blood Such As Pentoxifylline, Caffeine, Duloxetine, Lidocaine, Sildenafil. Some Medicines Reduce The Effect Of Ciprofloxacin Such As Antacids, Omeprazole, Mineral Supplements, Sucralfate, A Polymeric Phosphate Binder (e.g. Sevelamer Or Lanthanum Carbonate), Medicines Or Supplements Containing Calcium, Magnesium, Aluminium Or Iron). Always Consult Your Physician For The Change Of Dose Regimen Or An Alternative Drug Of Choice That May Strictly Be Required.
Side effects of Ciprofloxacin :Common Side-effects Include Nausea, Diarrhea, Joint Pains In Children. Other Uncommon Side-effects Like Fungal Superinfections, High Concentration Of Eosinophils, A Type Of White Blood Cell, Decreased Appetite, Hyperactivity Or Agitation, Headache, Dizziness, Sleeping Problems, Or Taste Disorders, Vomiting, Abdominal Pain, Digestive Problems Such As Stomach Upset, (indigestion/heartburn), Or Wind, Increased Amounts Of Certain Substances In The Blood (transaminases And/or Bilirubin), Rash, Itching, Or Hives, Joint Pain In Adults, Poor Kidney Function, Pains In Your Muscles And Bones, Feeling Unwell (asthenia), Or Fever, Increase In Blood Alkaline Phosphatase (a Certain Substance In The Blood) May Also Occur.

INTERACTIONS OF CIPROFLOXACIN

How Ciprofloxacin will impact on Pregnancy ?

Studies In Animals Have Shown Risk To Fetus, However There Are No Sufficient Studies In Humans. This Drug May Be Used In Pregnant Women If Benefit Outweighs The Risk. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

How Ciprofloxacin will impact during lactation(breastfeeding) ?

Contraindicated: The Drug Should Not Be Used By Breastfeeding Women, As Evidences From Studies Have Shown That There Is A High Risk Of Causing Significant Damage To Infants.

Medicine & Alcohol use and effect of Ciprofloxacin

No Studies Found





Generic ( Dexamethasone )


Typical use Of Dexamethasone :Anorexia In Palliative Care, Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, Dyspnoea, Dyspnoea In Palliative Care, Headache Due To Raised Intracranial Pressure In Palliative Care, Nausea And Vomiting (chemotherapy Induced), Pain Due To Nerve Compression In Palliative Care, Raised Intracranial Pressure, Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Shock, Suppression Of Inflammatory And Allergic Disorders.
Mechanism of action of Dexamethasone :Dexamethasone Is A Glucocorticoid Agonist. Unbound Dexamethasone Crosses Cell Membranes And Binds With High Affinity To Specific Cytoplasmic Glucocorticoid Receptors. This Complex Binds To DNA Elements (glucocorticoid Response Elements) Which Results In A Modification Of Transcription And, Hence, Protein Synthesis In Order To Achieve Inhibition Of Leukocyte Infiltration At The Site Of Inflammation, Interference In The Function Of Mediators Of Inflammatory Response, Suppression Of Humoral Immune Responses, And Reduction In Edema Or Scar Tissue. The Antiinflammatory Actions Of Dexamethasone Are Thought To Involve Phospholipase A2 Inhibitory Proteins, Lipocortins, Which Control The Biosynthesis Of Potent Mediators Of Inflammation Such As Prostaglandins And Leukotrienes.
Drug Interaction of Dexamethasone :Tell Your Doctor Of All Prescription And Nonprescription Medication You May Use. Do Not Start Or Stop Any Medicine Without Doctor Or Pharmacist Approval.
Side effects of Dexamethasone :Glaucoma, Peptic Ulceration, Myopathy, Osteoporosis, Growth Retardation, Aseptic Bone Necrosis, Ocular Hypertension, Subcapsular Cataract, Pancreatic Disturbance, Cushing Like Features, Oedema, Retinal Detachment, Nausea, Vomiting, Insomnia, Nervousness, Nocturia, Increased Appetite, Obesity, Facial Rounding, Fragility Of Skin, Euphoria, Glucose Intolerance.

INTERACTIONS OF DEXAMETHASONE

How Dexamethasone will impact on Pregnancy ?

Studies In Animals Have Shown Risk To Fetus, However There Are No Sufficient Studies In Humans. This Drug May Be Used In Pregnant Women If Benefit Outweighs The Risk. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

How Dexamethasone will impact during lactation(breastfeeding) ?

Contraindicated: The Drug Should Not Be Used By Breastfeeding Women, As Evidences From Studies Have Shown That There Is A High Risk Of Causing Significant Damage To Infants.

Medicine & Alcohol use and effect of Dexamethasone

No Studies Found