CIPRO
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS INTENDED TO SUPPLEMENT, NOT SUBSTITUTE
FOR, THE EXPERTISE AND JUDGMENT OF YOUR PHYSICIAN, PHARMACIST OR
OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL. IT SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO
INDICATE THAT USE OF THE DRUG IS SAFE, APPROPRIATE, OR EFFECTIVE FOR
YOU. CONSULT YOUR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL BEFORE USING CIPRO.
CIPROFLOXACIN - ORAL (sip-row-FLOX-uh-sin)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S):
Cipro
USES:
CIPRO is an antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial
infections.
HOW TO TAKE CIPRO:
Ciprofloxacin may be taken without regard to food. Take with a full
glass of water. Drink plenty of fluids while using CIPRO unless your
doctor tells you otherwise. If you take any of the following
products, take them 6 hours before or 2 hours after taking CIPRO:
zinc, iron, mineral supplements, sucralfate, didanosine, antacids
that contain magnesium, calcium, or aluminum, and certain foods
containing calcium (e.g., milk, yogurt, and calcium-enriched orange
juice). Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your
body is kept at a constant level. Do this by taking the medication
at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night. Continue to
take CIPRO until the full prescribed amount is finished even if
symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too
early may allow bacteria to continue to grow resulting in a relapse
of the infection.
SIDE EFFECTS:
CIPRO may cause stomach upset, loss of appetite, diarrhea, nausea,
headache or dizziness during the first few days as your body adjusts
to the medication. If these symptoms persist or become severe,
inform your doctor. Contact your doctor promptly if you
experience the following:
pain or tenderness (tendonitis) in arms or legs. Notify your
doctor if you develop:
restlessness, vision changes, ringing in the ears, mental changes.
CIPRO may infrequently cause drowsiness. In the unlikely event you
have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek medical attention
immediately. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include:
rash, itching, swelling, fever, trouble breathing. If you notice
other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS:
Before taking CIPRO, tell your doctor your medical history
especially of:
epilepsy, kidney disease, tendon problems, nervous system disorders,
liver disease, blood vessel problems, any drug allergies. Use
caution driving or performing tasks requiring alertness if CIPRO
makes you dizzy or lightheaded. Limit alcohol intake. CIPRO can
increase sensitivity to sunlight. Avoid prolonged sun exposure. Wear
protective clothing and a sunscreen when outdoors. CIPRO may
increase and/or prolong the effects of the caffeine in
caffeine-containing products (coffee, colas, tea, etc.). CIPRO
should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss
the risks and benefits with your doctor. This drug is excreted into
breast milk. You may have to stop nursing or stop taking CIPRO.
Consult you doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of all the medications you may use (both
prescription and nonprescription) especially of:
other antibiotics, theophylline, warfarin, cyclosporine, live
vaccines, probenecid, sucralfate, quinapril, didanosine, iron, zinc,
mineral supplements, antacids that contain magnesium/
aluminum/calcium. CIPRO may increase and/or prolong the effects of
caffeine. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or
pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center
or emergency room immediately.
NOTES:
CIPRO has been prescribed for your current condition only. Do not
use it later for another infection or give it to someone else. A
different medication may be needed in those cases.
MISSED DOSE:
If you should miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered unless it
is almost time for the next dose. If it is nearly time for the next
dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do
not "double-up" the dose.
STORAGE:
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15
and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in
the bathroom.
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