Chemical Name: CIPROFLOXACIN (sip-roe-FLOX-a-sin)Cipro (Ciprofloxacin)Cipro medication is an antibiotic that is used to treat variousbacterial infections. Take note that it does not treat viral infections like flu and the common cold. It is prescribed by doctors to treat the following bacterial infections: Bone infections, Skin infections, Urinary tract infection, Lung infection, Typhoid fever, Chronic bacterial prostatitis, Infectious diarrheas, Urethral and cervical gonorrhea, Acute uncomplicated cystitis

Cipro (Ciprofloxacin)

Read the leaflet provided carefully before starting the Cipro medication. The ciprofloxacin 500mg should be taken twice a day or as directed by the pharmacist or doctor. It can be taken with or without food. Do not chew but swallow it whole. Drink lots of fluids when you are taking this medication.Calcium-enriched foodsmay decrease the effectiveness of this medicine that is why it better to take this medicine at least 6 hours after or 2 hours before such foods. For best results take this Cipro at evenly spaced intervals, preferably at the same time. Complete the course of the medicine even if the symptoms disappear because if you discontinue using early, the infection might return. Consult your doctor if there is no change in your condition.
Seek emergency medical help in case of severe skin reaction such as a sore throat, fever, or skin rash or if you see signs of allergic reaction such as swelling in your face, hives, and difficulty in breathing. Discontinue use of Cipro and consult your doctor immediately if you experience sudden swelling, pain, tenderness, movement problems or popping sound in your joints or burning pain, tingling, or numbness in your body. Other side effects include: Depression, paranoia, confusion, hallucinations, and suicidal thoughts, Muscle weakness, Severe stomach pain, Skin rash, Irregular heartbeat, Dizziness, Anxiety, Tremors, Trouble sleeping, Jaundice, Urination problems, Severe headaches & pain behind the eyes, Vision problems, Nausea Fact Table Formula C17H18FN3O3 License US FDA Bioavailability 70% Legal status US: RX Only Chemical Name Ciprofloxacin Elimination half-life 3.5 hours Dosage (Strength) 100mg (100 tablets) Pregnancy Consult a doctor Brands Cipro, Cipro XR, ProQuin XR Protein binding 30% PubChem CID 2764 MedlinePlus a688016 ChEBI 100241 ATC code J01MA02, S01AE03, S02AA15, S03AA07, J01RA10, J01RA11, J01RA12 DrugBank DB00537 KEGG D00186 Routes of administration By mouth (tablets)

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