Severe infections, Staphylococcal infections and infections, conditional gram-positive and anaerobic bacteria
In the treatment of severe infections, staphylococcal infections and infections caused by anaerobic bacteria, ciprofloxacin should be used in combination with appropriate antibacterial agents.
Infections, conditional Streptococcus pneumoniae
Ciprofloxacin is not recommended for the treatment of infections caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, due to its limited effectiveness against the pathogen.
Infections of the reproductive tract
In genital infections presumably caused by strains Neisseria gonorrhoeae, resistant to fluoroquinolones, information about local resistance to ciprofloxacin should be taken into account and the sensitivity of the causative agent should be confirmed by laboratory tests.
Heart Disease
Ciprofloxacin influences lengthening of the interval QT (see section "Side effect").Given that women are characterized by a large average duration of the interval QT compared with men, they are more sensitive to drugs that cause lengthening of the interval QT. In elderly patients there is also an increased sensitivity to the action of drugs that cause lengthening of the interval QT. Therefore, you should use caution ciprofloxacin in combination with drugs that extend the interval QT (for example, antiarrhythmic drugs classes IA and III, tricyclic antidepressants, macrolides, and antipsychotics) (see "Interactions with Other Drugs"), or in patients at increased risk of lengthening the interval Q G or the development of arrhythmias such as "pirouette" (eg, with congenital syndrome of lengthening interval QT, unadjusted electrolyte imbalance, such as hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia, as well as heart diseases such as heart failure, myocardial infarction, bradycardia).
Application the children
It was found that ciprofloxacin, like other drugs of this class, causes arthropathy of large joints in animals.
When analyzing the currently available data on the safety of ciprofloxacin in children under 18 years of age, most of whom have cystic fibrosis of the lung, there is no association between cartilage damage and joints with drug administration. It is not recommended to use ciprofloxacin in children for the treatment of other diseases, except for the treatment of complications of cystic fibrosis of the lungs (in children from 5 to 17 years) associated with Pseudomonas aeruginosa, as well as for the treatment and prevention of the pulmonary form of anthrax (after suspected or proven infection Bacillus anthracis).
Hypersensitivity
Sometimes, after taking the first dose of ciprofloxacin, hypersensitivity to the drug may develop, including allergic reactions, which should be reported immediately to the treating physician (see the "Side effect" section). In rare cases, after the first application, anaphylactic reactions may occur up to anaphylactic shock. In these cases, the use of ciprofloxacin should be stopped immediately and appropriate treatment should be given.
Gastrointestinal tract
If a severe and prolonged diarrhea occurs during or after treatment with ciprofloxacin, the diagnosis of pseudomembranous colitis should be excluded,which requires immediate withdrawal of the drug and the appointment of appropriate treatment (Vancomycin inside in a dose of 250 mg 4 times a day) (see section "Side effect"). Contraindicated in the use of drugs that suppress the intestinal peristalsis. Hepatobiliary system
When ciprofloxacin was used, there were cases of liver necrosis and life-threatening liver failure. If you have the following signs of liver disease, such as anorexia, jaundice, darkening of the urine, itching, tenderness of the abdomen, taking ciprofloxacin should be discontinued (see section "Side effect").
In patients receiving ciprofloxacin and those suffering liver disease, there may be a temporary increase in activity of "liver" transaminases, alkaline phosphatase or cholestatic jaundice (see section "Side effect"). Musculoskeletal system
Patients with severe myasthenia gravis should be used ciprofloxacin with caution, as possible exacerbation of symptoms.
When taking ciprofloxacin, there may be cases of tendinitis and rupture of tendons (mainly Achilles tendon), sometimes bilateral, within the first 48 hours after the initiation of therapy.Inflammation and rupture of the tendon can occur even a few months after cessation of ciprofloxacin treatment. In elderly patients and patients with diseases of tendons treated simultaneously with corticosteroids, there is an increased risk of tendonopathy.
At the first signs of tendonitis (painful swelling in the joint area, inflammation), the use of ciprofloxacin should be discontinued, exclude physical activity, as there is a risk of rupture of the tendon, and consult a doctor. Ciprofloxacin should be used with caution in patients with a history of indications of tendon diseases associated with the administration of quinolones.
Nervous system
Ciprofloxacin, like other fluoroquinolones, can provoke convulsions and reduce the threshold of convulsive readiness. Patients with epilepsy and advanced CNS diseases (eg, lowering the threshold of convulsive readiness, convulsive seizures in the history, cerebrovascular disorders, organic brain lesions or stroke) due to the threat of developing side effects from the CNS ciprofloxacin should be used only in those cases when the expected clinical effect exceeds the possible risk of side effects of the drug.
When ciprofloxacin was used, cases of development of epileptic status were reported (see section "Side effect"). In case of seizures, the drug should be discontinued. Mental reactions may occur even after the first use of fluoroquinolones, including ciprofloxacin. In rare cases, depression or psychotic reactions can progress to suicidal thoughts and self-damaging behavior, such as suicide attempts, including those committed (see "Side effect"). If a patient develops one of these reactions, stop taking ciprofloxacin and tell the doctor about it.
In patients taking fluoroquinolones, including ciprofloxacin, there were cases of sensory or sensorimotor polyneuropathy, gyneesthesia, dysesthesia, or weakness. If symptoms such as pain, burning, tingling, numbness, weakness occur, patients should inform the doctor about this before continuing the use of the drug.
Skin covers
When taking ciprofloxacin, a photosensitization reaction may occur, so patients should avoid contact with direct sunlight and ultraviolet light. Treatment should be discontinued if symptoms of photosensitivity are observed (for example, skin changes resemble sunburn) (see section "Side effect").
Cytochrome P450
It is known that ciprofloxacin is a moderate inhibitor of isoenzyme CYP 450 IA2. Caution should be exercised when using ciprofloxacin and preparations metabolized by these enzymes, such as theophylline, methylxanthine, caffeine, duloxetine, ropinirole, clozapine, olanzapine , etc., since an increase in the concentration of these drugs in the blood serum, caused by the inhibition of their metabolism by ciprofloxacin, can cause specific unwanted reactions.
Local Reactions
With intravenous administration of ciprofloxacin, a local inflammatory reaction may occur at the site of the drug (swelling, pain). This reaction is more common if the infusion time is 30 minutes or less.The reaction quickly passes after the end of the infusion and is not a contraindication for the subsequent administration of the drug, unless its course becomes complicated.
To avoid the development of crystalluria, exceeding the recommended daily dose is inadmissible, adequate fluid intake and maintenance of acid urine reaction are also necessary. With simultaneous intravenous administration of ciprofloxacin and preparations for general anesthesia from the group of barbituric acid derivatives, continuous monitoring of the heart rate, blood pressure, and electrocardiogram is necessary.
In conditions in vitro ciprofloxacin may interfere with bacteriological research Mycobacterium tuberculosis, suppressing its growth, which can lead to false-negative results in the diagnosis of this pathogen in patients taking ciprofloxacin.
Content NaCl
It is necessary to take into account the content of sodium chloride in the solution of ciprofloxacin in the treatment of patients in whom sodium intake is limited (heart failure, kidney failure, nephrotic syndrome).