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Description
Bacterial infections have become a concern for both physicians and patients, especially infections caused by certain difficult-to-treat bacteria. Take aim at these pathogens with Cipro, a prescription antibiotic effective against a broad range of bacteria. In addition to learning more about Cipro, this site provides information on urinary tract infections, chronic bacterial prostatitis, and other infections.
The safety and effectiveness of Cipro have been proven in patients all over the world. In more than 300 million patient uses worldwide, people have fought back with Cipro. Now you can too.
Ingredients
CIPRO (ciprofloxacin hydrochloride) Tablets and CIPRO (ciprofloxacin*) Oral Suspension are
synthetic broad spectrum antimicrobial agents for oral administration. Ciprofloxacin hydrochloride,
USP, a fluoroquinolone, is the monohydrochloride monohydrate salt of 1-cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-1,
4-dihydro-4-oxo-7-(1-piperazinyl)-3-quinolinecarboxylic acid. It is a faintly yellowish to light
yellow crystalline substance with a molecular weight of 385.8. Its empirical formula is
C17H18FN3O3•HCl•H2O.
Ciprofloxacin is 1-cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-7-(1-piperazinyl)-3-quinolinecarboxylic acid.
Its empirical formula is C17H18FN3O3 and its molecular weight is 331.4. It is a faintly yellowish to light
yellow crystalline substance.
Recommendations
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. This medicine comes with a patient information leaflet. Read it carefully. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you may have about this medicine.
DO NOT CHEW before swallowing. This medicine may be taken on an empty stomach or with food. Drink a full glass of water with each dose. Drink several additional glasses of water daily, unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions about how to properly take this medicine.
Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. Therefore, take this medicine at the same time each day. TO CLEAR UP YOUR INFECTION COMPLETELY, continue taking this medicine for the full course of treatment even if you begin to feel better in a few days.
Do not miss any doses. If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Precautions
DO NOT TAKE any products containing magnesium, aluminum, or calcium within 6 hours before or 2 hours after taking this medicine. Some examples include quinapril, didanosine, vitamins/minerals, and antacids. Sucralfate, bismuth subsalicylate, iron, and zinc are also included. These products bind with ciprofloxacin preventing its full absorption.
Avoid taking this medicine with milk or milk products (such as yogurt or calcium-enriched juice) by themselves. However, taking this medicine as part of a full meal that contains milk or milk products is permitted.
DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE IF YOU HAVE HAD A SEVERE ALLERGIC REACTION to this medicine or another fluoroquinolone antibiotic (such as levofloxacin, ofloxacin).
Taking this medicine alone, with other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks.
Avoid exposure to the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to this medicine. Use a sunscreen or protective clothing if you must be outside for a prolonged period.
AVOID LARGE AMOUNTS OF CAFFEINE-CONTAINING foods and beverages, such as coffee, tea, cocoa, cola drinks, and chocolate, while taking this medicine as the effects of the caffeine may be increased.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
Caution is advised when using this medicine in children. Contact your doctor for more information. Caution is advised when using this medicine in the elderly, especially if they are also taking corticosteroid medicines such as prednisone.
IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy.
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