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Paper II — 2018 February (2010 Scheme) — Q5

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Paper II
2018 February (2010 Scheme) · 40 marks · 120 min

Question

Ciprofloxacin

Q53 marksShort Notes

Answer

Ciprofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic.

Mechanism of action

  • Inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase (topoisomerase II) and topoisomerase IV, blocking DNA supercoiling/replication — bactericidal

Spectrum

  • Broad-spectrum, especially potent against Gram-negative organisms (E. coli, Pseudomonas, Salmonella, Shigella, Neisseria)

Uses

  • Urinary tract infections
  • Typhoid fever
  • Gastroenteritis/bacillary dysentery
  • Respiratory tract infections (including Pseudomonas in cystic fibrosis)
  • Anthrax

Adverse effects

  • GI upset
  • Tendinitis/tendon rupture
  • Arthropathy in growing cartilage (avoided in children/pregnancy)
  • CNS effects, QT prolongation
  • Photosensitivity
  1. 1Quinolones

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