Author: Alex Thompson

Ciprofloxacin Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Warnings

Some medicines can make Cipro much less effective when taken at the same time. If you take any of the following medicines, take your dose 2 hours before or 6 hours after you take the other medicine. Shake the Cipro oral suspension (liquid) for 15 seconds before you measure a dose.

Do not give Cipro oral suspension through a feeding tube. Do not take more ciprofloxacin than your doctor recommends. For some drugs, doing so may lead to unwanted side effects or overdose. If you’ve had any of the above side effects while taking ciprofloxacin in the past, your doctor likely will not prescribe this drug for you. They’ll advise you on a different treatment option for your condition.

Drug details

In addition to the symptoms above, kidney infections can cause other symptoms. Examples include nausea and vomiting, chills, fever, and confusion. The other forms of ciprofloxacin have different brand-name drug versions. For information on those versions, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. Proquin® XR tablets are only used to treat uncomplicated or simple urinary tract infections (acute cystitis).

In some cases, serious side effects from ciprofloxacin may not go away after you stop taking the drug. Your doctor can advise you on how to manage these side effects if they occur. As with all medications, the cost of ciprofloxacin can vary. The actual price you’ll pay for 100-milligram (mg), 250-mg, 500-mg, and 750-mg ciprofloxacin oral tablets depends on different factors. These include your insurance plan, your location, and the pharmacy you use.

Before taking this medicine

Ciprofloxacin is also approved to help prevent infections from inhaled anthrax. The drug is used for this purpose in adults and children of any age who have been exposed to anthrax bacteria. The drug is used for this purpose in adults and children of any age exposed to anthrax bacteria.

1. You should not take eat or drink dairy products like milk and yogurt or calcium-fortified products alone near the time that you take ciprofloxacin by mouth.
2. For information on those versions, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.
3. Ciprofloxacin may not be appropriate for some of the infections listed above, depending on which germs are causing the infection.
4. Liver damage, also called hepatotoxicity, can happen when taking ciprofloxacin.

Drug-condition interactions can also cause certain effects. For information about these interactions, see the “Ciprofloxacin precautions” section below. No, ciprofloxacin is not approved to treat tooth infections or strep throat.

Does ciprofloxacin interact with foods or drinks?

If you’re sexually active and you or your partner can become pregnant, talk with your doctor about your birth control needs while you’re using ciprofloxacin. If you’re breastfeeding or planning to do so, talk with your doctor before starting ciprofloxacin treatment. They can advise you on other ways to feed your child while you’re taking the drug. Other types of interactions, such as those with herbs, supplements, foods, lab tests, and vaccines, may also occur with ciprofloxacin.

What are the serious side effects of ciprofloxacin?

People who are allergic to any of the following should not use ciprofloxacin products. Ciprofloxacin may also be used for other conditions as determined by your healthcare provider. Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how ciprofloxacin will affect you. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) when you are outdoors. Tell your doctor if you have severe burning, redness, itching, rash, or swelling after being in the sun.

If you have trouble swallowing ciprofloxacin tablets, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. You may wonder how ciprofloxacin compares with other medications prescribed for similar uses. To find out how Cipro is similar to and different from levofloxacin and other drugs, see this article. It’s not known whether ciprofloxacin is safe to take during pregnancy.

The tablets and suspension are usually taken twice a day, and the extended-release tablets are usually taken once a day. When used to treat gonorrhea, the tablets and suspension may be given as a single dose. Take ciprofloxacin at around the same time(s) every day. The length of your treatment depends on the type of infection you have.

Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about ciprofloxacin. To learn more about these conditions, see the “Ciprofloxacin for UTIs” and “Ciprofloxacin for other uses” sections above. In addition to the uses mentioned above, ciprofloxacin may be used for other purposes. Below is information on other possible uses for ciprofloxacin. To learn more about how generics compare with brand-name drugs, see this article.

You should begin feeling better during the first few days of your treatment with ciprofloxacin. If your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse, call your doctor. If you are being treated for a urinary tract infection, call your doctor if you develop fever or back pain during or after your treatment. These symptoms may be signs that your infection is worsening.

Liver damage, also called hepatotoxicity, can happen when taking ciprofloxacin. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms of liver damage. The most common side effects of ciprofloxacin are listed below. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any of these side effects that bother you.