Acebid SP Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is acebid sp tablet used for?
Acebid SP Tablet contains Ciprofloxacin 500mg, a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections including urinary tract, respiratory, and gastrointestinal infections. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Take it as prescribed, usually twice daily.
- Generic Name: Ciprofloxacin
- Manufacturer: Shield Health Care Pvt Ltd
- Medicine Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: C
🇮🇳 acebid sp tablet के बारे में संक्षिप्त जानकारी (Hindi Summary)
acebid sp tablet का उपयोग मुख्य रूप से gastro intestinal और उससे जुड़ी समस्याओं के इलाज के लिए किया जाता है। इस दवा में मुख्य सामग्री के रूप में Ciprofloxacin (500mg) मौजूद है। इसे डॉक्टर की सलाह के बिना नहीं लेना चाहिए, खासकर गर्भावस्था (pregnancy) और लिवर (liver) की समस्याओं में।
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📋 Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Ciprofloxacin |
|---|---|
| Brand Name | Alciflox 500mg Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Shield Health Care Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
| Action Class | Quinolones/ Fluroquinolones |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25°C), protect from light and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
🔬 Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
Pharmacodynamics
📅 When to take acebid sp tablet?
💡 How and when to take acebid sp tablet?
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
- ✅ Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
- ✅ Do not exceed the recommended dose
- ✅ Complete the full course of medication
- ✅ Store at room temperature (20-25°C), protect from light and moisture.
⚙️ How acebid sp tablet Works
Inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase (topoisomerase II) and topoisomerase IV, preventing DNA replication, transcription, repair, and recombination.
💊 acebid sp tablet Uses in Hindi (Ke Fayde), Benefits & Indications
Urinary tract infections, respiratory tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, bone and joint infections, gastrointestinal infections, septicemia, and anthrax.
Off-label uses: Prostatitis, epididymitis, pelvic inflammatory disease, and some mycobacterial infections.
⚠️ What are the side effects of acebid sp tablet?
✅ Common Side Effects
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Insomnia
- Abdominal pain
🚨 Serious Side Effects
- Tendonitis or tendon rupture
- Peripheral neuropathy
- CNS effects (seizures, confusion)
- QT prolongation
- Clostridium difficile diarrhea
- Hypersensitivity reactions
⚠️ Rare Side Effects
- Hemolytic anemia
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Toxic epidermal necrolysis
- Interstitial nephritis
- Hepatitis
- Photosensitivity
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
🔬 Drug Interactions
| ⚠️ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Major | Increased bleeding risk |
| NSAIDs | Moderate | Increased risk of CNS stimulation and seizures |
| Antacids | Moderate | Reduced absorption of ciprofloxacin |
| Theophylline | Major | Increased theophylline levels, risk of toxicity |
🚨 Major Interactions
- Tizanidine
- Theophylline
- Warfarin
- Caffeine
- NSAIDs
⚡ Moderate Interactions
- Cyclosporine
- Methotrexate
- Phenytoin
- Glyburide
- Probenecid
ℹ️ Minor Interactions
- Diazepam
- Metoprolol
- Omeprazole
- Ranitidine
🍽️ Food Interactions
Dairy products, calcium-fortified juices, and antacids reduce absorption; avoid concurrent administration.
🍷 Alcohol Interaction
No direct interaction, but alcohol may increase CNS side effects like dizziness.
🛡️ Safety & Warnings
🚫 Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to ciprofloxacin or any fluoroquinolone; concomitant use with tizanidine; history of tendon disorders related to fluoroquinolones.
📊 Monitoring Parameters
Renal function, hepatic function, blood counts, signs of tendonitis or tendon rupture, CNS effects, and QT interval if risk factors.
🤱 Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk; use with caution, potential for adverse effects in nursing infants.
💊 Overdose Management
Supportive care; monitor ECG for QT prolongation; consider activated charcoal if recent ingestion; hemodialysis removes only 10-20%.
⏰ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered unless near next dose; skip missed dose if close to next dose; do not double dose.
🛑 Myths vs. Facts about acebid sp tablet
- Myth: Generic substitutes of acebid sp tablet are less effective.
Fact: Approved generic medicines contain the exact same active ingredients (Ciprofloxacin (500mg)) and are just as safe and effective as the branded version. - Myth: Taking a double dose will cure my symptoms faster.
Fact: Taking more than the prescribed dose of acebid sp tablet can lead to severe toxicity or an overdose. Stick strictly to your doctor's dosage. - Myth: This medicine is 100% safe for everyone.
Fact: No medicine is universally safe. Safety depends on your medical history, ongoing medicines, and potential allergies. Always consult a doctor.
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