Generic Cipro is a part of fluoroquinolone group of antibiotics and is indicated for the curing of bacterial infections. Ciprofloxacin antibiotic blocks the propagation of bacteria by affecting their DNA.
This medicament received the FDA approval in 1987. Cipro is a prescription medication which comes in the dosages and preparations of 500,250,750, (tablets), 500 and 1000 mg (extended release tablets), 250 mg/5 ml, 500 mg/5 ml (microcapsules for suspension), 200 and 400 mg (injection).
Ciprofloxacin is indicated for the treating the infections of the skin, bones, respiratory passages, joints caused by bacteria and lungs. Ciprofloxacin antibiotic medication is widely used to treat urinary infections provoked by E. Coli causative agents and disease similar to them.
The curing of the majority of infections requires the dose of 250-750 mg every twelve hours or 500-1000 mg of extended release pills every day and the common intravenous dosage is 200-400 mg every 8-12 hours.
Ciprofloxacin (brandname Cipro) must be taken with cautiously along with theophylline medicament as the simultaneous use of these medicines can lead to increased levels of theophylline in blood and cause such conditions as seizures and heart beat disorders. It’s advisable to stay away from the take of these medicines together but if it can not be avoided, regular blood tests are important to observe the level of theophylline in blood.
Iron salts as well as antacids can reduce the absorption of Generic Cipro medication. So if people are using iron salts or antacids along with Generic Cipro, the Ciprofloxacin (brandname Cipro) and these drugs should be taken with certain time duration to avoid this unfavourable reaction. Milk and orange juice might also decrease the absorption of Ciprofloxacin (brandname Cipro).
Sevelamer medication might reduce the absorption of Cipro (generic name Ciprofloxacin) and the potency of this antibiotic as well.
Generic Cipro might increase the effect of Warfarin, so consult with your medical provider to ensure it won’t be dangerous for you to receive these drugs together.
It isn’t advisable to administered Ciprofloxacin medicine during pregnancy, because it is not known if it might cause damage the health of the woman or unborn child. Breastfeeding mothers must also stay away fromusing this drug or stay away from nursing during the treatment with this medication.
Ciprofloxacin might cause some side effects. Nausea, abdominal pain, headache diarrhea, rash,vomiting, are the most widely observed. In rare cases some allergic reactions may be observed such as hives and anaphylaxis reaction.
Individuals with central nervous system diseases such as seizures should use Ciprofloxacin drug with caution as it can cause seizures during the treatment.
Cipro (generic name Ciprofloxacin) isn’t indicated for the use in children and teenagers under 18 years old as it may not be safe for them to receive this drug.
You must know that antibiotic medications including Cipro (generic name Ciprofloxacin) might influence to normal bacteria in the colon and cause the overgrowth of a bacteria that provoke inflammation of the colon. If such reactions of pseudomembranous colitis as fever,diarrhea, abdominal pain occurr during the use of Generic Cipro, tell the healthcare provider about that. Cipro medication can also provoke skin sensitivity to direct sunlight,
Or must use sunblock cream.
Antibiotics of fluoroquinolone class of medicines particularly Cipro may provoke tendinitis and sometimes rupture of tendons, so it is advisable to stay away from active exercising while receiving these medicines.