Last update Feb. 28, 2018
Compatible
We do not have alternatives for Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic use since it is relatively safe.
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Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic use belongs to this group or family:
Variable | Value | Unit |
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Oral Bioavail. | < 50 (oftálmica) | % |
Molecular weight | 331 | daltons |
Protein Binding | 40 | % |
VD | 1.4 | l/Kg |
Tmax | 0.5 - 2.3 | hours |
T½ | 4 | hours |
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Like most ear preparations for topical use, due to its tiny dose and a low or no absorption into the blood, it is regarded as compatible while breastfeeding.
In addition, Ciprofloxacin, when it is even administered systemically, it is excreted into breast milk in very small amount without reported problems in the infants whose mothers were treated. The plasma levels in these infants were found undetectable or very low (see info on Ciprofloxacin).
The American Academy of Pediatrics states that it is usually compatible with breastfeeding.
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