Ciprofloxacin Advantages And Disadvantages

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Cifran tablets: Any substance or the mixture of substance used in the manufacture of drug product and become an active pharmaceutical ingredient during the production of drug. The generic name of cifran tablets is ciprofloxacin. Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic and it fights the bacteria in the body. Different types of bacterial infections can be cured by ciprofloxacin. CIPRO is used to treat bladder, kidney, prostate, cervix, stomach, intestine, lung, sinus, bone, and skin infections caused by certain germs called bacteria. CIPRO kills many types of bacteria that can infect these areas of the body. Sometimes viruses rather than bacteria may infect the lungs and sinuses (for example the common cold). CIPRO, like all other antibiotics, does not kill viruses. CIPRO Tablets are available in 250 mg, 500 mg and 750 mg strengths. Structure of ciprofloxacin is: The IUPAC name of Ciprofloxacin is 1-cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-7-(1-piperazinyl)-3-quinolinecarboxylic acid. Its empirical formula is C17H18FN3O3 and its molecular weight is 331.4. Ciprofloxacin is a pale yellow crystalline powder. It is insoluble in water, very slightly soluble in ethanol and methylene chloride and it is soluble in dilute acetic acid. Ciprofloxacin usually taken in every 12 hours. Avoid ciprofloxacin with dairy products like milk or yogurt or with calcium fortified juice as they could make medication less effective. Avoid taking some

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