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 CIPRO
®
Cipro
®
(Ciprofloxacin )
is a powerful and versatile antibiotic used to treat adults
with infections caused by certain bacteria. Cipro is
also widely used to prevent or slow the progress of the disease
Anthrax after exposure.
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250 mg |
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250 mg |
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500 mg |
14 Tabs |
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500 mg |
20 Tabs |
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750 mg |
14 Tabs |
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750 mg |
20 Tabs |
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Cipro
® is manufactured by Bayer.
Chemical Name : Ciprofloxacin
Important Note
The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute
for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or
other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate
that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
Uses
Cipro (Ciprofloxacin) stops multiplication of bacteria by
inhibiting the reproduction and repair of their genetic material
(DNA). Cipro (Ciprofloxacin) is used to treat infections
of the skin, lungs, airways, bones, and joints caused by susceptible
bacteria. Cipro (Ciprofloxacin) is also frequently used to
treat urinary infections caused by bacteria such as E.coli. This
antibiotic is also FDA-approved for treatment of anthrax.
How
to take this medication
Cipro (Ciprofloxacin) may be taken with or without meals;
the preferred dosing time is 2 hours after a meal. Drink plenty
of liquids while taking this medicine and take antacids that contain
magnesium, aluminum, or calcium; iron; zinc;sucralfate; or didanosine
chewable tablets or oral solution 2 hours after or 6 hours before
taking this medicine. Do not take Cipro (Ciprofloxacin) with
yogurt or milk alone. However, calcium as part of a meal does not
affect this medicine. Do not consume products that contain caffeine
(coffee, tea, cola) while taking Cipro (Ciprofloxacin).
Side
Effects
Every medicine can cause side effects, but many people have no,
or minor, side effects. Common side effects include nausea, diarrhea,
headache, restlessness, stomach pain/cramps, rash,vomiting, headache,
anxiety, nightmares. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if any of
the following occurs: Convulsions, increased pressure within the
head, dizziness, suicidal thoughts; hallucinations, loss of consciousness,
tingling, severe allergic reactions (hives; itching; difficulty
breathing, swelling of the face, tongue or lips), sleeplessness,
bloody stools, yellowing of the skin or eyes, fatigue.
Failure to take all of the medicine may prevent complete elimination
of bacteria, allowing the infection to return. If severe diarrhea,
stomach cramps/pain, or bloody stools occurs, immediately contact
your health care provider at once. This could be a sign of a serious
side effect requiring immediate medical attention. Do not treat
diarrhea without talking to your doctor.
Precautions
Before using Cipro (Ciprofloxacin), tell your health care
provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning
to become pregnant, or breastfeeding; if you are taking any prescription
medicine, nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary
supplement; if you have a history of hardening of the arteries in
the brain; if you have gonorrhea; if you have impaired kidney function;
if you have a history of seizures; if you are taking warfarin; if
you are taking theophylline or you consume large amounts of caffeine.
Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center
or emergency room immediately.
Missed
Dose
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near
the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your
usual dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for
a missed one.
Storage
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed,
and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away
from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away
any medication that is outdated or no longer needed.
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