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Brand Name: Cipro

Generic Name: Ciprofloxacin

Synonyms:Bacquinor, Baycip, Bernoflox, Ciprofloxacin HCL, Ciflox, Cifloxin, Ciloxan, Ciplox, Cipract Ciprinol, Ciprobay, Ciprocinol, Ciprodar, Ciprofloxacin, Ciprofloxacin Base, Ciprofloxacin Dihydrochloride, Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride, Ciprofloxacin Monohydrochloride, Ciprofloxacina, Cipromycin, Ciproquinol, Ciproxan, Ciproxin, Flociprin, Floxin, Floxin Otic, Floxin in Dextrose 5%, Ocuflox, Ofloxacin, Proquin Xr, Septicide, Velomonit.

CIPRO is an antibiotic drug used to treat the infections caused by the bacteria. CIPRO treats the airways, bones, joints, lungs, and skin infection caused by the susceptible bacteria. CIPRO is also found to be effective in the treatment of infectious diarrhea, caused by Escherichia coli, Campylobacter jejuni, and Shigella bacteria. CIPRO is also used to cure the urinary infections caused by E. coli.

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What is CIPRO (Ciprofloxacin)?

  • CIPRO is a medication belonging to the category of fluoroquinolones drugs that are used to treat bacterial infections.
  • CIPRO is an antibiotic drug as it is used to cure the infections caused by micro-organisms i.e. bacteria.
  • CIPRO works by following the step-by-step method. It stops the growth of bacteria at the first step. CIPRO in the second step stops the supply of food (essential proteins) to the bacteria.
  • Ciprofloxacin is the active ingredient of CIPRO that binds itself to the enzyme called as DNA gyrase and thus breaking the double strands in the bacteria. As a result, the multiplication of the bacteria is stopped and no further growth of the bacterial infection is observed.

How CIPRO (Ciprofloxacin) is beneficial?

  • CIPRO effectively treats the bacterial infections on bones, skin, airways, joints, and lungs.
  • CIPRO is the effective treatment for the infectious diarrheas caused by Campylobacter jejuni, Shigella bacteria, and Escherichia coli.
  • CIPRO is considered to be the most efficient treatment for urinary infections caused by E. coli.
  • CIPRO is also recommended for bronchial infections or severe sinus and typhoid fever treatment.
  • CIPRO is found to be useful in the treatment of infections caused by aerobic and anaerobic bacteria.
  • CIPRO can be used for the treatment of kidney infections and urinary tract infection in children when no medicine is showing its effect, but strictly under the doctor’s guidance.
  • CIPRO can also be used to prevent or slow Anthrax after exposure.

What is the dosage of CIPRO (Ciprofloxacin)?

  • Adults are prescribed to take the CIPRO dosage of 250 to750 mg twice in day.
  • Break of 12 hours is necessary between the 2 doses of CIPRO.
  • In case of severe bacterial infections dosage of CIPRO can be increased above 750 mg in 12 hours only under the doctor’s guidance.
  • In pediatric patients, dosage of CIPRO is 200 to 400 mg twice in a day.
  • CIPRO tablet should not be chewed, broken, or crushed during the intake because it can lead to discharge of excessive amount of Ciprofloxacin and cause severe side effects.
  • CIPRO tablets are made hard because the drug should be released slowly in the body.
  • CIPRO can be taken at an empty stomach or after the lunch as prescribed by the doctor.
  • Full glass of water is recommended with dosage of CIPRO. A glass of water helps Ciprofloxacin, an active constituent, to suspend rapidly in the body.
  • To avoid the deposition of Ciprofloxacin in kidney, intake of water during the dosage of CIPRO must be increased.
  • Avoid the intake of CIPRO dosage with milk or yogurt because it reduces the effects. Regular schedule for the CIPRO dosage must be maintained because it helps to keep the concentration of CIPRO daily equal.
  • Doctor is considered to be the best person who should decide on the quantity and schedule of the CIPRO dosage.
  • Don’t increase the dosage of CIPRO on your own, if you don’t get the relief from the bacterial infections with the recommended dosage. Please consult the doctor if you want to increase the dosage of CIPRO.

If I overdose CIPRO (Ciprofloxacin)?

  1. CIPRO overdose can show side effects like weakness, convulsions, urination problems, blue lips, and pale skin.
  2. Regular excessive intake of CIPRO can lead to formation of kidney stone or even to the sudden death.
  3. Please contact your family physician immediately as soon as you see any of these side effects.

If I miss a dose of CIPRO (Ciprofloxacin)?

  • Missing the dosage of CIPRO on regular basis will lead to delay in the treatment of bacterial infections.
  • Sometimes you may notice the regrowth of the bacterial infection if you miss the dosage of CIPRO on habitual basis.
  • Don’t stop the dosage of CIPRO suddenly because it can make the bacteria resistant to the CIPRO.
  • Missing the CIPRO dosage will not show any severe side effects.
  • Avoid taking the missed dosage of CIPRO with another dosage to recover the missed dosage.
  • Please take the dosage of CIPRO when you remember but keep in mind that there should be the break of at least 12 hours between 2 dosages of CIPRO.

Safety & Precautions

Precautions while taking CIPRO (Ciprofloxacin)

  • Individuals having the history of joint problems, kidney disorders, allergic reactions to an antibiotic, or epilepsy ought to consult doctor before starting the CIPRO dosage.
  • Pregnant women must avoid the intake of CIPRO because it harms the unborn baby. Please inform doctor without any delay if you get pregnant or plan to get pregnant during the treatment. CIPRO should not be taken by the breast-feeding women because it can pass through the milk to the baby and have the adverse effects.
  • Please drink more amount of water when taking CIPRO because it gets deposited in the kidney and may cause kidney stone.
  • Patients with impairment of renal function should consult the doctor to discuss the dosage of CIPRO.
  • Elderly patient can use CIPRO but strictly under the doctor’s supervision.
  • The safety of CIPRO is not yet established in children. So, please take the special care while using CIPRO in children. Doctor is the best person to decide the dosage of CIPRO in children.

Do need to avoid anything while consuming CIPRO (Ciprofloxacin)?

  • Avoid the intake of caffeine when on the dosage of CIPRO.
  • Please don’t take any minerals or vitamins that contain iron, calcium, or zinc.
  • Avoid driving any machinery or vehicle soon after taking the dosage of CIPRO because it may cause drowsiness or dizziness.

How CIPRO (Ciprofloxacin) is supplied?

  • In the market, CIPRO is available in the form of 250 mg, 500 mg, and 750 mg tablets.
  • CIPRO 250 mg tablets are round in shape and slightly yellowish in color.
  • CIPRO 500 mg and 750 mg tablets are capsule-like in shape and slightly yellowish in color.
  • Please note that the information mentioned above will change for every manufacturer.

Storage of CIPRO (Ciprofloxacin):

  • Always store CIPRO in a tightly closed container at room temperature between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C).
  • Keep CIPRO away from light and moisture.
  • Do not store CIPRO in the bathroom or near the kitchen sinks.
  • Do not freeze tablets of CIPRO medication.
  • Keep CIPRO in the dust-free environment.
  • Keep CIPRO away from children and pets.

Warnings:

  • CIPRO can lead to the suicidal thoughts in the individuals who are having the family history of suicides. So, please take the advice from the doctor if you have previously attempted suicide or you have family history of suicides.
  • People who have previously experienced hypersensitive reactions to Ciprofloxacin should avoid the intake of CIPRO.
  • Please note that CIPRO should be used to treat the bacterial infections only. Viral or fungal infections are not treated by CIPRO.
  • Avoid the habitual intake of CIPRO because it can lead to severe health hazards.
  • Individuals having the history of seizures should avoid the intake of CIPRO.
  • Pregnant and breast-feeding women should avoid the intake of CIPRO.

Side Effects

CIPRO (Ciprofloxacin) side effects:

  • CIPRO dosage should be discontinued immediately if you see any of these side effects: respiration problems, hives, and swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Please seek the emergency medical attention or contact the doctor immediately if you any of the above mentioned severe allergic CIPRO side effects. Please note that these severe side effects of CIPRO occur very rarely.
  • Bloody and watery diarrhea is common side effect among CIPRO users.
  • Sadness, thoughts of hurting yourself or others, and confusion, are rarely observed side effects in the people using CIPRO.
  • Frequent urination was observed among the individuals having CIPRO dosage.
  • Dark-colored urination, stomach pain, nausea, low fever, clay-colored stools, decrease in appetite, and jaundice were some side effects observed among 1% users of CIPRO.
  • CIPRO shows Convulsion (seizure or black-out) as another side effect.
  • Sudden inflammation or pain close to joints in your arm or ankle.
  • Pain in chest and unusual heartbeats were observed among the few users of CIPRO.
  • Faintness or tiredness, indistinct vision, increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight, muscle pain, and sleeplessness, are some less serious side effects of the CIPRO, which vanished as soon as the dosage was stopped.

Please consult your family physician immediately if any of these side effects of CIPRO happen.

Drugs that will affect CIPRO (Ciprofloxacin):

  • CIPRO must not be taken in combination with Theophylline as it can cause seizures and disturbances in the frequency of heart beats.
  • The drugs that react with CIPRO and may have harmful effects on your health are theophylline (Slo-Bid, Elixophyllin, Theolair, Theo-Dur, Slo-Phyllin), idanosine (Videx, ddI), warfarin (Coumadin), and insulin or an oral diabetes medication such as glipizide (Glucotrol), glyburide (Micronase, Diabeta, Glynase), and others.
  • Administration of CIPRO together with magnesium/aluminum antacids, or sucralfate, Videx (didanosine) chewable/buffered tablets or pediatric powder, other highly buffered drugs, or with other products containing calcium, iron or zinc should be avoided. Please take CIPRO 6 hours after these medicines.
  • Also inform your doctor before starting the dosage of CIPRO, if you are using any other over-the-counter or prescription medicines. Please don’t start any new medicines while you are using CIPRO without informing to the doctor.

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