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Ciprogull is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Urinary Tract Infection, Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Ciprogull has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Ciprogull. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Ciprogull as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Ciprogull are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Ciprogull has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Ciprogull related warnings talks about Ciprogull's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Arrhythmia, Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) must refrain from the use of Ciprogull since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Ciprogull are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Ciprogull with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Ciprogull, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Ciprogull is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Ciprogull safe for pregnant women?
Ciprogull can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Ciprogull right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Ciprogull safe during breastfeeding?
Ciprogull can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Ciprogull on the Kidneys?
Ciprogull rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ciprogull on the Liver?
Ciprogull has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Ciprogull on the Heart?
Ciprogull may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Ciprogull should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ciprogull unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ciprogull habit forming or addictive?
You may get addicted to Ciprogull. Therefore, before taking it, consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Ciprogull you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Ciprogull only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Ciprogull is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ciprogull
Taking Ciprogull with food can create severe side effects. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ciprogull
Taking Ciprogull with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Ciprogull should not be taken together. Harmful drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. Please let your doctor know that you are on warfarin if he/she has prescribed Ciprogull to you.
Ciprogull and doxylamine can be taken together, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. However, it doesn't mean that no interactions exist between them. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.
Yes, you can take Ciprogull for pseudomonas infection. It is active against them. However, sometimes the bacteria acquires resistance against Ciprogull. Please consult your doctor before taking Ciprogull for the above-mentioned infection.
Ciprogull used to treat several bacterial infections, like urinary tract infection (UTI), pneumonia, bone, and joint infection, endocarditis, gastroenteritis, otitis externa, prostatitis, anthrax, and bacterial infection of the eye. It is not effective for treating any viral infections such as cold, and flu.
Do not take Ciprogull along with dairy products such as milk or yogurt or calcium-containing foods. Dairy products may affect the absorption of the medicine directly affecting the efficacy of this drug. Hence, avoid taking Ciprogull with calcium-rich foods.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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