Ciproxin Solution for Infusion 2mg/ml, 200ml
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Ciproxin Solution for Infusion 2mg/ml, 200ml
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Bayer Limited
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Updated on 23 December 2020 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 2 - what you need to know - warnings and precautions
- Change to section 2 - excipient warnings
- Change to section 6 - what the product contains
- Change to section 6 - what the product looks like and pack contents
- Joint PIL superseded by individual PILs
- Change to date of revision
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Reasons for change (PIL):
- Update to section 2 of the PL to implement the revised Annex to the European Commission guideline on “Excipients in the labelling and package leaflet of medicinal products for human use” with regards to the excipient sodium.
- a statement related to psychiatric reactions in section 2 of the PL is rephrased
- Split of the combined (100ml +200ml) PIL, so that the PIL covers the 200ml bottle only.
Package leaflet: Information for the patient
Ciproxin Solution for Infusion 2mg/ml, 100ml, 200ml
2. What you need to know before you are given Ciproxin
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While under treatment with Ciproxin
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- You may experience psychiatric reactions even when taking quinolone antibiotics, including Ciproxin, for the
afterfirstadministration of ciprofloxacintime. If you suffer from depression or psychosis, your symptoms may become worse under treatment with Ciproxin. In rare cases, depression or psychosis can progress to suicidal thoughtsof suicide,and self-injurious behaviors such as suicide attempts, or completed suicide (see section 4: Possible side effects). Ifthis happens,depression, psychosis, suicide-related thoughts or behavior occur, contact your doctor immediately.
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Ciproxin contains sodium
Ciproxin Solution for Infusion 2mg/ml contains 154mmol sodium per litre. The 100ml bottle contains 15.4mmol sodium (equivalent to 354mg sodium, 900mg sodium chloride) and the 200ml bottle 31 mmol sodium (equivalent to 708mg sodium, 1800mg sodium chloride). To be taken into consideration by patients on a controlled sodium diet.This medicine contains 708.1 mg sodium (main component of cooking/table salt) in each vial. This is equivalent to 35.4 % of the recommended maximum daily dietary intake of sodium for an adult.
The maximum recommended daily dose of this medicinal product contains 2124.6 mg sodium (found in table salt). This is equivalent to 106.2 % of the adult recommended maximum daily dietary intake for sodium.
Talk to your pharmacist or doctor if you need Ciproxin on a daily basis for a prolonged period of time, especially if you have been advised to have a low salt diet.
6. Contents of the pack and other information
What Ciproxin contains
The active substance is ciprofloxacin.
Each glass bottle with 100 mL infusion solution contains 200 mg of ciprofloxacin.
Each glass bottle with 200 mL infusion solution contains 400 mg of ciprofloxacin.
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What Ciproxin looks like and contents of the pack
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Pack sizes of 1, 5 or 40 bottles containing 100 mL of solution for infusion each
Pack sizes of 1 or 5 bottles containing 200 mL of solution for infusion each
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Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer
Product Authorisation Holder:
Bayer Limited
The Atrium,
Blackthorn Road,
Dublin 18,
Ireland.
[…]
This medicinal product is authorised in the Member States of the EEA under the following names:
Belgium: Ciproxine
Cyprus Ciproxin
France: Ciflox
Germany: Ciprobay
Greece: Ciproxin
Ireland: Ciproxin
Italy: Ciproxin
Luxembourg: Ciproxine
Malta: Ciproxin
United Kingdom: Ciproxin
This leaflet was last revised in October 2020December 2020.
Updated on 23 December 2020 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 2 - Qualitative and quantitative composition
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- Change to section 6.6 - Special precautions for disposal and other handling
- Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)
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Ciproxin 200 ml SFI
Reasons for change (SmPC):
- Update to sections 2 and 4.4 of the SmPC to implement the revised Annex to the European Commission guideline on “Excipients in the labelling and package leaflet of medicinal products for human use” with regards to the excipient sodium.
- a statement related to psychiatric reactions in section 4.4 of the SmPC is rephrased.
- instructions for visual inspection are added in section 6.6 of the SmPC, in line with the already approved wording in section 4.2.
SmPC
2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
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Excipient with known effect: sodium.
4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use
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Psychiatric reactions
Psychiatric reactions may occur even after first administration of ciprofloxacin. In rare cases, depression or psychosis can progress to suicidal ideations/thoughts culminating in attempted suicide or completed suicide. In the occurrence of such cases If depression, psychotic reactions, suicide-related thoughts or behavior occur, ciprofloxacin should be discontinued.
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Information about excipients
NaCl Load
This medicinal product contains 708.1 mg sodium per glass bottle, equivalent to 35.4 % of the WHO recommended maximum daily intake of 2 g sodium for an adult. The maximum daily dose of this product is equivalent to 106.2 % of the WHO recommended maximum daily intake for sodium. Ciproxin is considered high in sodium. This should be particularly taken into account for those on a low salt diet, i.eIn patients for whom sodium intake is of medical concern (patients with congestive heart failure, renal failure, nephrotic syndrome, etc.), the additional sodium load should be taken into account (for sodium chloride content, see section 2).
6.6 Special precautions for disposal and other handling
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At cool temperatures precipitation may occur, which will re-dissolve at room temperature (15 °C ‑ 25 °C). The product should be inspected visually for particles prior to administration. Only clear solution free from particles should be used.
10. DATE OF REVISION OF THE TEXT
November 2019December 2020
Updated on 28 October 2020 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 2 - what you need to know - warnings and precautions
- Change to section 4 - possible side effects
- Change to section 6 - date of revision
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Reason for update:
PRAC: Implementation of label changes after PRAC recommendation on signal of heart valve regurgitation, cervical artery & aortic aneurysm and dissection (EPITT 19522)
2. What you need to know before you are given Ciproxin
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Talk to your doctor before you are given Ciproxin
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- if you have been diagnosed with leaking heart valves (heart valve regurgitation).
- if you have a family history of aortic aneurysm or aortic dissection or congenital heart valve disease, or other risk factors or predisposing conditions (e.g. connective tissue disorders such as Marfan syndrome
,orvascularEhlers-Danlos syndrome, Turner syndrome, Sjögren’s syndrome [an inflammatory autoimmune disease], or vascular disorders such as Takayasu arteritis, giant cell arteritis, Behcet´s disease, high blood pressure, or known atherosclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis [a disease of the joints] or endocarditis [an infection of the heart]).
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While under treatment with Ciproxin
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- If you feel sudden, severe pain in your abdomen, chest or back, which can be symptoms of aortic aneurysm and dissection, go immediately to an emergency room. Your risk may be increased if you are being treated with systemic corticosteroids.
- If you start experiencing a rapid onset of shortness of breath, especially when you lie down flat in your bed, or you notice swelling of your ankles, feet or abdomen, or a new onset of heart palpitations (sensation of rapid or irregular heartbeat), you should inform a doctor immediately.
4. Possible side effects
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Cases of an enlargement and weakening of the aortic wall or a tear in the aortic wall (aneurysms and dissections), which may rupture and may be fatal, and of leaking heart valves have been reported in patients receiving fluoroquinolones. See also section 2.
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This leaflet was last revised in October 2020November 2019.
Updated on 28 October 2020 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
- Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)
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Reason for update:
PRAC: Implementation of label changes after PRAC recommendation on signal of heart valve regurgitation, cervical artery & aortic aneurysm and dissection (EPITT 19522)
4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use
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Aortic aneurysm and dissection, and heart valve regurgitation/incompetence
Epidemiologic studies report an increased risk of aortic aneurysm and dissection, particularly in elderly patients, and of aortic and mitral valve regurgitation after intake of fluoroquinolones, particularly in the older population. Cases of aortic aneurysm and dissection, sometimes complicated by rupture (including fatal ones), and of regurgitation/incompetence of any of the heart valves have been reported in patients receiving fluoroquinolones (see section 4.8).
Therefore, fluoroquinolones should only be used after careful benefit-risk assessment and after consideration of other therapeutic options in patients with positive family history of aneurysm disease or congenital heart valve disease, or in patients diagnosed with pre-existing aortic aneurysm and/or dissection or heart valve disease, or in presence of other risk factors or conditions predisposing:
- for both aortic aneurysm and dissection and heart valve regurgitation/incompetence (e.g. connective tissue disorders such as Marfan syndrome or, vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Turner syndromeTakayasu arteritis, giant cell arteritis, Behcet´s disease, hypertension, rheumatoid arthritisknown atherosclerosis). or additionally
- for aortic aneurysm and dissection (e.g. vascular disorders such as Takayasu arteritis or giant cell arteritis, or known atherosclerosis, or Sjögren’s syndrome) or additionally
- for heart valve regurgitation/incompetence (e.g. infective endocarditis).
The risk of aortic aneurysm and dissection, and their rupture may also be increased in patients treated concurrently with systemic corticosteroids.
In case of sudden abdominal, chest or back pain, patients should be advised to immediately consult a physician in an emergency department.
Patients should be advised to seek immediate medical attention in case of acute dyspnoea, new onset of heart palpitations, or development of oedema of the abdomen or lower extremities.
4.8 Undesirable effects
System Organ Class |
Common ≥ 1/100 to < 1/10 |
Uncommon ≥ 1/1,000 to < 1/100 |
Rare ≥ 1/10,000 to < 1/1,000 |
Very Rare < 1/10,000 |
Frequency not known (cannot be estimated from the available data) |
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Cardiac Disorders** |
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Tachycardia |
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Ventricular arrhythmia, torsades de pointes (reported predominantly in patients with risk factors for QT prolongation), ECG QT prolonged (see sections 4.4 and 4.9) |
Vascular Disorders** |
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Vasodilatation Hypotension Syncope |
Vasculitis |
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** Cases of aortic aneurysm and dissection, sometimes complicated by rupture (including fatal ones), and of regurgitation/incompetence of any of the heart valves have been reported in patients receiving fluoroquinolones (see section 4.4).
10. DATE OF REVISION OF THE TEXT
October 2020November 2019
Updated on 8 January 2020 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 2 - what you need to know - warnings and precautions
- Change to section 4 - possible side effects
- Change to section 6 - date of revision
Updated on 8 January 2020 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
- Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)
Updated on 10 December 2019 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 2 - what you need to know - warnings and precautions
- Change to section 4 - possible side effects
- Change to section 4 - how to report a side effect
- Change to section 6 - date of revision
Updated on 10 December 2019 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.1 - Therapeutic indications
- Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
- Change to Section 4.8 – Undesirable effects - how to report a side effect
- Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)
Updated on 9 September 2019 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 2 - what you need to know - warnings and precautions
- Change to section 4 - possible side effects
- Change to date of revision
Updated on 9 September 2019 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
- Change to section 5.1 - Pharmacodynamic properties
- Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)
Updated on 10 December 2018 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 2 - what you need to know - warnings and precautions
Updated on 10 December 2018 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)
Updated on 23 May 2017 PIL
Reasons for updating
- New PIL for new product
Updated on 9 June 2016 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- Change to section 4.5 - Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
- Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)
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Section 4.4 - was amended as follows:
Reference added to section 4.8, in the final line of the ‘Paediatric population’ paragraph
Cytochrome P450
Ciprofloxacin inhibits CYP1A2 and thus may cause increased serum concentration of concomitantly administered substances metabolised by this enzyme (e.g. theophylline, clozapine, olanzapine, ropinirole, tizanidine, duloxetine, agomelatine).
Section 4.5 - the following text was added:
Agomelatine
In clinical studies, it was demonstrated that fluvoxamine, as a strong inhibitor of the CYP450 1A2
isoenzyme, markedly inhibits the metabolism of agomelatine resulting in a 60-fold increase of
agomelatine exposure. Although no clinical data are available for a possible interaction with ciprofloxacin, a moderate inhibitor of CYP450 1A2, similar effects can be expected upon concomitant administration (see ‘Cytochrome P450’ in section 4.4).
Zolpidem
Co-administration of ciprofloxacin may increase blood levels of zolpidem, concurrent use is not
recommended.
Section 4.8 - was amended as follows:
- Antibiotic associated colitis deleted under SOC “Infections and Infestations” and moved to SOC
“Gastrointestinal disorders”
-Addition of mania/hypomania
- Addition of DRESS to ADR list
- “arthralgia” and “arthritis” in brackets after the term “arthropathy”
Updated on 9 June 2016 SPC
Reasons for updating
- New SPC for new product
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)
Updated on 9 June 2016 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- Change to section 4.5 - Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
- Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text
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Section 4.4 - was amended as follows:
Reference added to section 4.8, in the final line of the ‘Paediatric population’ paragraph
Cytochrome P450
Ciprofloxacin inhibits CYP1A2 and thus may cause increased serum concentration of concomitantly administered substances metabolised by this enzyme (e.g. theophylline, clozapine, olanzapine, ropinirole, tizanidine, duloxetine, agomelatine).
Section 4.5 - the following text was added:
Agomelatine
In clinical studies, it was demonstrated that fluvoxamine, as a strong inhibitor of the CYP450 1A2
isoenzyme, markedly inhibits the metabolism of agomelatine resulting in a 60-fold increase of
agomelatine exposure. Although no clinical data are available for a possible interaction with ciprofloxacin, a moderate inhibitor of CYP450 1A2, similar effects can be expected upon concomitant administration (see ‘Cytochrome P450’ in section 4.4).
Zolpidem
Co-administration of ciprofloxacin may increase blood levels of zolpidem, concurrent use is not
recommended.
Section 4.8 - was amended as follows:
- Antibiotic associated colitis deleted under SOC “Infections and Infestations” and moved to SOC
“Gastrointestinal disorders”
-Addition of mania/hypomania
- Addition of DRESS to ADR list
- “arthralgia” and “arthritis” in brackets after the term “arthropathy”
Updated on 18 November 2015 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)
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In section 4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use, the following section has been added:
Vision disorders
If vision becomes impaired or any effects on the eyes are experienced, an eye specialist should be consulted immediately.
In section 4.8, the following text has been added:
Reporting of suspected adverse reactions
Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via HPRA Pharmacovigilance, Earlsfort Terrace, IRL - Dublin 2; Tel: +353 1 6764971; Fax: +353 1 6762517. Website: www.hpra.ie; E-mail: medsafety@hpra.ie. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
Updated on 18 November 2015 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
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In section 4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use, the following section has been added:
Vision disorders
If vision becomes impaired or any effects on the eyes are experienced, an eye specialist should be consulted immediately.
In section 4.8, the following text has been added:
Reporting of suspected adverse reactions
Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via HPRA Pharmacovigilance, Earlsfort Terrace, IRL - Dublin 2; Tel: +353 1 6764971; Fax: +353 1 6762517. Website: www.hpra.ie; E-mail: medsafety@hpra.ie. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
Updated on 3 January 2014 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to Section 4.8 – Undesirable effects - how to report a side effect
- Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)
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Section 4.8:
Update to the wording of section 4.8, subsection Reporting of suspected adverse reactions to:
Reporting of suspected adverse reactions
Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via the online reporting option (preferred method) accessible from the IMB homepage (www.imb.ie). A downloadable report form is also accessible from the IMB website, which may be completed manually and submitted to the IMB via ‘freepost’ (see details below). Alternatively, the traditional post-paid ‘yellow card’ option may also be used.
FREEPOST
Pharmacovigilance Section
Irish Medicines Board
Kevin O'Malley House
Earlsfort Centre
Earlsfort Terrace
Dublin 2
Tel: +353 1 6764971
Fax: +353 1 6762517
Website: www.imb.ie
e-mail: imbpharmacovigilance@imb.ie
Section 10:
Update of date of revision of the text to December 2013
Updated on 3 January 2014 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to Section 4.8 – Undesirable effects - how to report a side effect
- Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text
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Section 4.8:
Update to the wording of section 4.8, subsection Reporting of suspected adverse reactions to:
Reporting of suspected adverse reactions
Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via the online reporting option (preferred method) accessible from the IMB homepage (www.imb.ie). A downloadable report form is also accessible from the IMB website, which may be completed manually and submitted to the IMB via ‘freepost’ (see details below). Alternatively, the traditional post-paid ‘yellow card’ option may also be used.
FREEPOST
Pharmacovigilance Section
Irish Medicines Board
Kevin O'Malley House
Earlsfort Centre
Earlsfort Terrace
Dublin 2
Tel: +353 1 6764971
Fax: +353 1 6762517
Website: www.imb.ie
e-mail: imbpharmacovigilance@imb.ie
Section 10:
Update of date of revision of the text to December 2013
Updated on 13 November 2013 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 2 - Qualitative and quantitative composition
- Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
- Change to section 4.3 - Contraindications
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- Change to section 4.5 - Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
- Change to section 4.6 - Pregnancy and lactation
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
- Change to Section 4.8 – Undesirable effects - how to report a side effect
- Change to section 5.1 - Pharmacodynamic properties
- Change to section 5.2 - Pharmacokinetic properties
- Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text
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2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
For thea full list of excipients, see section 6.1.
4.2 Posology and method of administration
Posology
Paediatric populationChildren and adolescents
Indication |
Daily dose in mg |
Total duration of treatment (including switch to oral therapy as soon as possible) |
Cystic fibrosis |
10 mg/kg body weight three times a day with a maximum of 400 mg per dose. |
10 to 14 days |
Complicated urinary tract infections and pyelonephritis |
6 mg/kg body weight three times a day to 10 mg/kg body weight three times a day with a maximum of 400 mg per dose. |
10 to 21 days |
Inhalation anthrax post-exposure curative treatment for persons requiring parenteral treatment Drug administration should begin as soon as possible after suspected or confirmed exposure. |
10 mg/kg body weight twice daily to 15 mg/kg body weight twice daily with a maximum of 400 mg per dose. |
60 days from the confirmation of Bacillus anthracis exposure |
Other severe infections |
10 mg/kg body weight three times a day with a maximum of 400 mg per dose. |
According to the type of infections |
ElderlyGeriatric patients
ElderlyGeriatric patients should receive a dose selected according to the severity of the infection and the patient`s creatinine clearance.
Patients with rRenal and hepatic impairment
Recommended starting and maintenance doses for patients with impaired renal function:
Creatinine Clearance |
Serum Creatinine |
Intravenous Dose |
> 60 |
< 124 |
See Usual Dosage. |
30‑60 |
124 to 168 |
200‑400 mg every 12 h |
< 30 |
> 169 |
200‑400 mg every 24 h |
Patients on haemodialysis |
> 169 |
200‑400 mg every 24 h (after dialysis) |
Patients on peritoneal dialysis |
> 169 |
200‑400 mg every 24 h |
4.3 Contraindications
· Hypersensitivity to the active substance, to other quinolones or to any of the excipients listed in (see section 6.1).
· Concomitant administration of ciprofloxacin and tizanidine (see section 4.5).
4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use
Paediatric populationChildren and adolescents
The use of ciprofloxacin in children and adolescents should follow available official guidance. Ciprofloxacin treatment should be initiated only by physicians who are experienced in the treatment of cystic fibrosis and/or severe infections in children and adolescents.
Musculoskeletal System
Ciprofloxacin should be used with caution in patients with myasthenia gravis, because symptoms can be exacerbated (see section 4.8).
Elderly patients and women may be more sensitive to QTc-prolonging medications. Therefore, caution should be taken when using fluoroquinolones, including ciprofloxacin, in these populations.
(See section 4.2 ElderlyGeriatric patients, section 4.5, section 4.8, section 4.9).
Hypoglycemia
As with other quinolones, hypoglycemia has been reported most often in diabetic patients, predominantly in the elderly population. In all diabetic patients, careful monitoring of blood glucose is recommended (see section 4.8).
4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
Glibenclamide
In particular cases, concurrent administration of ciprofloxacin and glibenclamide containing medicinal products can intensify the action of glibenclamide (hypoglycaemia).
4.6 Pregnancy and lactation
Breast-feedingLactation
Ciprofloxacin is excreted in breast milk. Due to the potential risk of articular damage, ciprofloxacin should not be used during breast-feeding.
4.8 Undesirable effects
The most commonly reported adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are nausea and diarrhoea.
ADRs derived from clinical studies and post-marketing surveillance with Ciproxin (oral, intravenous, and sequential therapy) sorted by categories of frequency are listed below. The frequency analysis takes into account data from both oral and intravenous administration of ciprofloxacin.
System Organ Class |
Common ≥ 1/100 to < 1/10 |
Uncommon ≥ 1/1, |
Rare ≥ 1/10 |
Very Rare < 1/10 |
Frequency not known (cannot be estimated from the available data) |
Infections and Infestations |
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Mycotic superinfections |
Antibiotic associated colitis (very rarely with possible fatal outcome) (see section 4.4) |
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Blood and Lymphatic System Disorders |
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Eosinophilia |
Leukopenia Anaemia Neutropenia Leukocytosis Thrombocytopenia Thrombocytaemia |
Haemolytic anaemia Agranulocytosis Pancytopenia (life-threatening) Bone marrow depression (life-threatening) |
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Immune System Disorders |
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Allergic reaction Allergic oedema / angiooedema |
Anaphylactic reaction Anaphylactic shock (life-threatening) (see section 4.4) Serum sickness-like reaction |
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Metabolism and Nutrition Disorders |
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Decreased appetite |
Hyperglycaemia Hypoglycaemia (see section 4.4) |
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Psychiatric Disorders |
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Psychomotor hyperactivity / agitation |
Confusion and disorientation Anxiety reaction Abnormal dreams Depression (potentially culminating in suicidal ideations/thoughts or suicide attempts and completed suicide) (see section 4.4) Hallucinations |
Psychotic reactions (potentially culminating in suicidal ideations/thoughts or suicide attempts and completed suicide) (see section 4.4) |
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Nervous System Disorders |
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Headache Dizziness Sleep disorders Taste disorders |
Par- and Dysaesthesia Hypoaesthesia Tremor Seizures (incl. status epilepticus see section 4.4) Vertigo |
Migraine Disturbed coordination Gait disturbance Olfactory nerve disorders Intracranial hypertension and pseudotumor cerebri |
Peripheral neuropathy and polyneuropathy (see section 4.4) |
Eye Disorders |
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Visual disturbances (e.g. diplopia) |
Visual colour distortions |
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Ear and Labyrinth Disorders |
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Tinnitus Hearing loss / Hearing impaired |
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Cardiac Disorders |
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Tachycardia |
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Ventricular arrhythmia and torsades de pointes (reported predominantly in patients with risk factors for QT prolongation), ECG QT prolonged (see sections 4.4 and 4.9) |
Vascular Disorders |
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Vasodilatation Hypotension Syncope |
Vasculitis |
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Respiratory, Thoracic and Mediastinal Disorders |
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Dyspnoea (including asthmatic condition) |
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Gastrointestinal Disorders |
Nausea Diarrhoea |
Vomiting Gastrointestinal and abdominal pains Dyspepsia Flatulence |
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Pancreatitis |
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Hepatobiliary Disorders |
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Increase in transaminases Increased bilirubin |
Hepatic impairment Cholestatic icterus Hepatitis |
Liver necrosis (very rarely progressing to life-threatening hepatic failure) (see section 4.4) |
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Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders |
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Rash Pruritus Urticaria |
Photosensitivity reactions (see section 4.4) |
Petechiae Erythema multiforme Erythema nodosum Stevens-Johnson syndrome (potentially life-threatening) Toxic epidermal necrolysis (potentially life-threatening) |
Acute generalised exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) |
Musculoskeletal |
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Musculoskeletal pain (e.g. extremity pain, back pain, chest pain) Arthralgia |
Myalgia Arthritis Increased muscle tone and cramping |
Muscular weakness Tendinitis Tendon rupture (predominantly Achilles tendon) (see section 4.4) Exacerbation of symptoms of myasthenia gravis (see section 4.4) |
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Renal and Urinary Disorders |
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Renal impairment |
Renal failure Haematuria Crystalluria (see section 4.4) Tubulointerstitial nephritis |
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General Disorders and Administration Site Conditions |
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Asthenia Fever |
Oedema Sweating (hyperhidrosis) |
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Investigations |
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Increase in blood alkaline phosphatase |
Increased amylase |
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International normalised ratio increased (in patients treated with Vitamin K antagonists) |
Paediatric populationpatients
The incidence of arthropathy, mentioned above, is referring to data collected in studies with adults. In children, arthropathy is reported to occur commonly (see section 4.4).
Reporting of suspected adverse reactions
Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions to the Irish Medicines Board (online at www.imb.ie, telephone 01-6764971 or using the yellow card system).
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5. PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties
Pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamicPK/PD relationship:
Efficacy mainly depends on the relation between the maximum concentration in serum (Cmax) and the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of ciprofloxacin for a bacterial pathogen and the relation between the area under the curve (AUC) and the MIC.
5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties
BiotransformationMetabolism
Low concentrations of four metabolites have been reported, which were identified as: desethyleneciprofloxacin (M 1), sulphociprofloxacin (M 2), oxociprofloxacin (M 3) and formylciprofloxacin (M 4). The metabolites display in-vitro antimicrobial activity but to a lower degree than the parent compound.
10. DATE OF REVISION OF THE TEXT
November 2012September 2013
Updated on 13 November 2013 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 2 - Qualitative and quantitative composition
- Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
- Change to section 4.3 - Contraindications
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- Change to section 4.5 - Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
- Change to section 4.6 - Pregnancy and lactation
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
- Change to Section 4.8 – Undesirable effects - how to report a side effect
- Change to section 5.1 - Pharmacodynamic properties
- Change to section 5.2 - Pharmacokinetic properties
- Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text
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2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
For thea full list of excipients, see section 6.1.
4.2 Posology and method of administration
Posology
Paediatric populationChildren and adolescents
Indication |
Daily dose in mg |
Total duration of treatment (including switch to oral therapy as soon as possible) |
Cystic fibrosis |
10 mg/kg body weight three times a day with a maximum of 400 mg per dose. |
10 to 14 days |
Complicated urinary tract infections and pyelonephritis |
6 mg/kg body weight three times a day to 10 mg/kg body weight three times a day with a maximum of 400 mg per dose. |
10 to 21 days |
Inhalation anthrax post-exposure curative treatment for persons requiring parenteral treatment Drug administration should begin as soon as possible after suspected or confirmed exposure. |
10 mg/kg body weight twice daily to 15 mg/kg body weight twice daily with a maximum of 400 mg per dose. |
60 days from the confirmation of Bacillus anthracis exposure |
Other severe infections |
10 mg/kg body weight three times a day with a maximum of 400 mg per dose. |
According to the type of infections |
ElderlyGeriatric patients
ElderlyGeriatric patients should receive a dose selected according to the severity of the infection and the patient`s creatinine clearance.
Patients with rRenal and hepatic impairment
Recommended starting and maintenance doses for patients with impaired renal function:
Creatinine Clearance |
Serum Creatinine |
Intravenous Dose |
> 60 |
< 124 |
See Usual Dosage. |
30‑60 |
124 to 168 |
200‑400 mg every 12 h |
< 30 |
> 169 |
200‑400 mg every 24 h |
Patients on haemodialysis |
> 169 |
200‑400 mg every 24 h (after dialysis) |
Patients on peritoneal dialysis |
> 169 |
200‑400 mg every 24 h |
4.3 Contraindications
· Hypersensitivity to the active substance, to other quinolones or to any of the excipients listed in (see section 6.1).
· Concomitant administration of ciprofloxacin and tizanidine (see section 4.5).
4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use
Paediatric populationChildren and adolescents
The use of ciprofloxacin in children and adolescents should follow available official guidance. Ciprofloxacin treatment should be initiated only by physicians who are experienced in the treatment of cystic fibrosis and/or severe infections in children and adolescents.
Musculoskeletal System
Ciprofloxacin should be used with caution in patients with myasthenia gravis, because symptoms can be exacerbated (see section 4.8).
Elderly patients and women may be more sensitive to QTc-prolonging medications. Therefore, caution should be taken when using fluoroquinolones, including ciprofloxacin, in these populations.
(See section 4.2 ElderlyGeriatric patients, section 4.5, section 4.8, section 4.9).
Hypoglycemia
As with other quinolones, hypoglycemia has been reported most often in diabetic patients, predominantly in the elderly population. In all diabetic patients, careful monitoring of blood glucose is recommended (see section 4.8).
4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
Glibenclamide
In particular cases, concurrent administration of ciprofloxacin and glibenclamide containing medicinal products can intensify the action of glibenclamide (hypoglycaemia).
4.6 Pregnancy and lactation
Breast-feedingLactation
Ciprofloxacin is excreted in breast milk. Due to the potential risk of articular damage, ciprofloxacin should not be used during breast-feeding.
4.8 Undesirable effects
The most commonly reported adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are nausea and diarrhoea.
ADRs derived from clinical studies and post-marketing surveillance with Ciproxin (oral, intravenous, and sequential therapy) sorted by categories of frequency are listed below. The frequency analysis takes into account data from both oral and intravenous administration of ciprofloxacin.
System Organ Class |
Common ≥ 1/100 to < 1/10 |
Uncommon ≥ 1/1, |
Rare ≥ 1/10 |
Very Rare < 1/10 |
Frequency not known (cannot be estimated from the available data) |
Infections and Infestations |
|
Mycotic superinfections |
Antibiotic associated colitis (very rarely with possible fatal outcome) (see section 4.4) |
|
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Blood and Lymphatic System Disorders |
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Eosinophilia |
Leukopenia Anaemia Neutropenia Leukocytosis Thrombocytopenia Thrombocytaemia |
Haemolytic anaemia Agranulocytosis Pancytopenia (life-threatening) Bone marrow depression (life-threatening) |
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Immune System Disorders |
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Allergic reaction Allergic oedema / angiooedema |
Anaphylactic reaction Anaphylactic shock (life-threatening) (see section 4.4) Serum sickness-like reaction |
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Metabolism and Nutrition Disorders |
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Decreased appetite |
Hyperglycaemia Hypoglycaemia (see section 4.4) |
|
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Psychiatric Disorders |
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Psychomotor hyperactivity / agitation |
Confusion and disorientation Anxiety reaction Abnormal dreams Depression (potentially culminating in suicidal ideations/thoughts or suicide attempts and completed suicide) (see section 4.4) Hallucinations |
Psychotic reactions (potentially culminating in suicidal ideations/thoughts or suicide attempts and completed suicide) (see section 4.4) |
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Nervous System Disorders |
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Headache Dizziness Sleep disorders Taste disorders |
Par- and Dysaesthesia Hypoaesthesia Tremor Seizures (incl. status epilepticus see section 4.4) Vertigo |
Migraine Disturbed coordination Gait disturbance Olfactory nerve disorders Intracranial hypertension and pseudotumor cerebri |
Peripheral neuropathy and polyneuropathy (see section 4.4) |
Eye Disorders |
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Visual disturbances (e.g. diplopia) |
Visual colour distortions |
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Ear and Labyrinth Disorders |
|
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Tinnitus Hearing loss / Hearing impaired |
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Cardiac Disorders |
|
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Tachycardia |
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Ventricular arrhythmia and torsades de pointes (reported predominantly in patients with risk factors for QT prolongation), ECG QT prolonged (see sections 4.4 and 4.9) |
Vascular Disorders |
|
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Vasodilatation Hypotension Syncope |
Vasculitis |
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Respiratory, Thoracic and Mediastinal Disorders |
|
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Dyspnoea (including asthmatic condition) |
|
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Gastrointestinal Disorders |
Nausea Diarrhoea |
Vomiting Gastrointestinal and abdominal pains Dyspepsia Flatulence |
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Pancreatitis |
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Hepatobiliary Disorders |
|
Increase in transaminases Increased bilirubin |
Hepatic impairment Cholestatic icterus Hepatitis |
Liver necrosis (very rarely progressing to life-threatening hepatic failure) (see section 4.4) |
|
Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders |
|
Rash Pruritus Urticaria |
Photosensitivity reactions (see section 4.4) |
Petechiae Erythema multiforme Erythema nodosum Stevens-Johnson syndrome (potentially life-threatening) Toxic epidermal necrolysis (potentially life-threatening) |
Acute generalised exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) |
Musculoskeletal |
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Musculoskeletal pain (e.g. extremity pain, back pain, chest pain) Arthralgia |
Myalgia Arthritis Increased muscle tone and cramping |
Muscular weakness Tendinitis Tendon rupture (predominantly Achilles tendon) (see section 4.4) Exacerbation of symptoms of myasthenia gravis (see section 4.4) |
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Renal and Urinary Disorders |
|
Renal impairment |
Renal failure Haematuria Crystalluria (see section 4.4) Tubulointerstitial nephritis |
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General Disorders and Administration Site Conditions |
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Asthenia Fever |
Oedema Sweating (hyperhidrosis) |
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Investigations |
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Increase in blood alkaline phosphatase |
Increased amylase |
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International normalised ratio increased (in patients treated with Vitamin K antagonists) |
Paediatric populationpatients
The incidence of arthropathy, mentioned above, is referring to data collected in studies with adults. In children, arthropathy is reported to occur commonly (see section 4.4).
Reporting of suspected adverse reactions
Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions to the Irish Medicines Board (online at www.imb.ie, telephone 01-6764971 or using the yellow card system).
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Pharmacovigilance Section
Irish Medicines Board
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Earlsfort Centre
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Dublin 2