Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for CHEO-OCTC

Ciprofloxacin

C. diff Risk

High

Oral Bioavailability

Excellent

Approximate Cost

$2-3/day (Oral)

Spectrum Of Activity

General Spectrum of Activity

Spectrum Of Activity

General Spectrum of Activity

Antibiogram Data

Dosing

Pediatric

General Information

First Line Indications

First Line Indications

Appropriate use includes treatment of serious gram-negative infections when other antimicrobials are unsuitable due to resistance profile.

Oral bioavailability is 80-90% and oral route should be used if there is a functioning gastrointestinal tract.

Oral Liquids

Oral Liquids

Concentration: 100 mg/mL

Taste: Metallic taste

Not all strengths of oral liquids are listed nor be available on the CHEO Formulary

Tablet/Capsule Strengths

Tablet/Capsule Strengths

  • 250 mg

  • 500 mg

  • 750 mg

Tablets or capsules are preferred especially over an unpleasant tasting oral liquid.

Not all strengths of oral tablets/capsules are listed and they are not all available on the CHEO Formulary.