What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

Aspen Ciprofloxacin Injection for Intravenous Infusion is indicated for use in the following. Hospitalised adult patients in whom oral ciprofloxacin is indicated but cannot be administered or where the oral form is inappropriate. For the treatment of serious or life-threatening infections due to sensitive organisms involving the following organ systems. Lower respiratory tract infections (Gram-negative organisms), Skin and skin structure, Septicaemia, Bone and joint, Urinary tract. Inhalational anthrax (post exposure): To reduce the incidence or progression of disease following exposure to aerosolized Bacillus anthracis. Ciprofloxacin serum concentrations achieved in humans serve as a surrogate endpoint reasonably likely to predict clinical benefit and provide the basis for this indication. Note. Because Gram-positive organisms are generally less sensitive to ciprofloxacin, it may not be the drug of choice in cases with Gram-positive infections, such as pneumonia due to Streptococcus pneumoniae. If anaerobic organisms are suspected of contributing to the infection, use of other suitable drugs should be considered. Strains Neisseria gonorrhoea resistant to ciprofloxacin have been reported in Australia. Appropriate culture and susceptibility tests should be performed before treatment in order to isolate and identify organisms causing infection and to determine their susceptibility to ciprofloxacin. Therapy with ciprofloxacin may be initiated before results of these tests are known; once results become available, appropriate therapy should be continued. Ciprofloxacin is suitable to treat mixed infections caused by susceptible strains of both Gram-negative and Gram-positive aerobic bacteria. If anaerobic organisms are suspected as accompanying aetiological agents, additional therapy should be considered.

How to use this medicine

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This medicine contains one component only.

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

• Store below 25 degrees Celsius
• Protect from Light
• Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine. open tool tip to find out more

• 10 x 100 mL bags pack

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

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For the active ingredient ciprofloxacin

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.