Cipro Antibiotics
Generic Cipro (Ciprofloxacin) is an antibiotic in a class of drugs called fluoroquinolones. Ciprofloxacin fights bacteria in the body. Cipro (ciprofloxacin) is used to treat various types of bacterial infections of the skin, bone, stomach, brain, blood, lungs, ear, and urinary tract.
Cipro (ciprofloxacin) also treats certain sexually transmitted diseases.
Cipro Side Effects
Cipro side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible: difficulty breathing; fever; hallucinations; increased sensitivity to the sun or ultraviolet light; irregular heartbeat, palpitations or chest pain; joint, muscle or tendon pain; nervousness, excitability, restlessness; reduced amount of urine; severe or watery diarrhea; skin rash, itching; seizures (convulsions); swelling of the face or neck; vomiting.
Cipro side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): diarrhea; difficulty sleeping; dizziness, drowsiness; headache; nausea; stomach upset.
Cipro Dosage
Take Cipro (ciprofloxacin) tablets by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Swallow Cipro (ciprofloxacin) tablets whole with a full glass of water. Although this medicine can be taken with meals, it is best to take ciprofloxacin on an empty stomach. One hour before or two hours after meals is the preferred time.
Do not take with magnesium/aluminum antacids, sucralfate, Videx (didanosine) chewable/buffered tablets or pediatric powder, or with other products containing calcium, iron or zinc. Ciprofloxacin may be taken two hours before or six hours after taking these products.
Cipro (ciprofloxacin) should not be taken with dairy products (such as milk or yogurt) or calcium-fortified juices alone, however, Cipro (ciprofloxacin) may be taken with a meal that contains these products.
Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Finish the full course prescribed by your prescriber or health care professional even if you think your condition is better. Do not stop taking except on your prescriber’s advice.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
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