Baycip 500mg Tablet (Ciprofloxacin 500mg)

Description

Baycip 500 MG Tablet is an antibiotic medicine that contains ciprofloxacin. It is used for the treatment of bacterial infections that affect your skin, joints, lungs, or urinary tract. It is effective against a large number of bacteria. It kills or prevents the growth of bacteria that causes infection. It should be used to treat bacterial infections only. It is not effective against infections caused by viruses.

Baycip 500 MG Tablet shows common side effects like diarrhoea, stomach pain, headache, weakness, nausea, and vomiting. Baycip 500 MG Tablet can cause muscle damage, usually in your ankle. Once an antibiotic is started, it is always recommended to finish the entire course of treatment to prevent bacterial resistance.

Baycip 500 MG Tablet can be taken with or without food. For the ease of remembering, take Baycip 500 MG Tablet around the same time every day. Take Baycip 500 MG Tablet one-two hours before or after taking antacids as they increase the time taken by this medicine to show its effect. Take Baycip 500 MG Tablet two hours before/after taking dairy products as they can affect its absorption and decrease its beneficial effects.

Baycip 500 MG Tablet should be avoided during pregnancy due to the risk of adverse effects on developing joints of the foetus. Baycip 500 MG Tablet is not known to be harmful but it can pass into breast milk in small amounts, so if you are breastfeeding it is advised to consult your doctor before using it. Avoid Baycip 500 MG Tablet if you have kidney disease or tendon issues as it can worsen your condition.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Baycip 500 MG Tablet
Cipic 500 MG Tablet
Biological E. Ltd.
Ciprobid 500 MG Tablet
Zydus Cadila
Ciprolup 500 MG Tablet
Lupin Ltd.
Cipronit 500 mg Tablet
Wockhardt Ltd.
Ultraflox 500 MG Tablet
Micro Labs Ltd.

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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Baycip 500 MG Tablet
Diarrhoea
Stomach pain
White patches in the mouth or on the tongue
Joint pain
Black or tarry stools
Fever with chills
Chest tightness
Ringing or buzzing in the ears
Muscle pain
Numbness of the hands
Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet
Runny Nose
Sneezing
Decreased appetite
Nausea and vomiting

Uses of Baycip 500 MG Tablet

What is it prescribed for?
Community acquired pneumonia
Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) refers to pneumonia (lung infection) wherein one gets infected in a community setting. CAP can be bacterial or viral. Baycip 500 MG Tablet is used to treat community-acquired pneumonia caused by bacteria like Mycoplasma pneumonia, Streptococcus pneumonia etc.
Bronchitis
Bronchitis is the swelling and irritation of the airways that regulates air passage in your lungs. Baycip 500 MG Tablet is used to treat bronchitis caused by bacteria.
Cystitis
Cystitis is the swelling of the urinary bladder usually caused by a bacterial infection. Baycip 500 MG Tablet is used to treat cystitis caused by bacteria like E.coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Prostatitis
Prostatitis is the swelling of the prostate gland located under the bladder in men. This gland produces the fluid semen, that carries sperm. It affects men of all ages and is more common in men aged 50 and above. Symptoms include difficulty urinating, pain in the groin, pelvic area or genitals. Baycip 500 MG Tablet is used to treat prostatitis caused by a bacterial infection.
Gonococcal infection
Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by bacteria (Neisseria gonorrhoea) that infects both men and women. It spreads during vaginal, oral or anal sex, without protection. Baycip 500 MG Tablet is used to treat the gonococcal infection.
Joint infection
A bacterial joint infection is a serious and painful swelling in your joints. It is also known as bacterial or septic arthritis. Bacteria can get into your joint causing infection which leads to pain, swelling, redness, and loss of movement. Baycip 500 MG Tablet is used to treat joint infections caused by bacteria.
Pneumonia with cystic fibrosis
Pneumonia with cystic fibrosis is an inherited or genetic disease that causes thick mucus to build up in your lungs and nasal polyps (fleshy growth in your nose). Baycip 500 MG Tablet is used to treat this condition caused by bacteria.
Pyelonephriits
Pyelonephritis is the swelling of the kidneys due to bacterial infection. This infection starts in your urethra or bladder and spreads through the ureters to the kidneys. Baycip 500 MG Tablet is used to treat Pyelonephritis.
Inhalation Anthrax
Anthrax is a rare but serious bacterial infection caused by Bacillus anthracis. It is transmitted through air, food, and water contaminated with anthrax spores. Baycip 500 MG Tablet is used for the treatment of inhalation anthrax that occurs when you breathe in anthrax spores.
Plague
Plague is a serious bacterial infection caused by Yersinia pestis. It is spread through contact with infected fleas. Baycip 500 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of plague.