Category of Drug | Ciprofloxacin-Ophthalmological is Ophthalmological Preparations drug |
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Indications | Ciprofloxacin-Ophthalmological is used for 1. Bacterial infections of an eye. |
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Available dosage forms | 1. TABLETS 2. INJECTION 3. OINTMENT 4. DROPS |
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Contraindications | Epilepsy and hypersensitivity to quinolones |
Precautions | 1. It should be used with caution in patients with a history of epilepsy or conditions that predispose to seizures 2. Myasthenia gravis 3. Renal impairment 4. Pregnancy 5. Lactation 6. Exposure to excessive sunlight should be avoided 7. Paediatric use |
Adverse Effects | 1. Nausea 2. Vomiting 3. Dyspepsia 4. Abdominal pain 5. Diarrhoea 6. Headache 7. Dizziness 8. Sleep disorders 9. Rash 10. Pruritus 11. Less frequent side-effects include anorexia 12. Increase in blood urea and creatinine 13. Drowsiness 14. Hallucinations 15. Convulsions 16. Tremor 17. Paraesthesia |
Pregnancy Category | C |