Buy Ciprofloxacin
Generic name: Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride
Brand name: Ciprofloxacin
Why is Ciprofloxacin prescribed ?
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Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic used to treat certain infections
caused by bacteria. Ciprofloxacin tablets and suspension (liquid)
are used to treat pneumonia (lung infection); bronchitis (infection
of the tubes that lead to the lungs); some types of gonorrhea
(a sexually transmitted disease); diarrhea caused by bacteria;
typhoid fever (a contagious illness common in developing countries);
and bone, joint, skin, prostate (a male reproductive gland),
sinus, and urinary tract (bladder) infections. Ciprofloxacin
is also used to prevent and/or treat anthrax in people exposed
to anthrax germs in the air. Ciprofloxacin is also used with
another medication to treat certain infections of the internal
organs. Ciprofloxacin extended release (long-acting) tablets
are used to treat urinary tract and kidney infections. Ciprofloxacin
is in a class of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones. It works
by killing bacteria. Antibiotics will not work for colds,
flu, or other viral infections.
How should Ciprofloxacin be used ?
Ciprofloxacin comes as a tablet, a suspension (liquid) and
an extended release (long-acting) tablet to take by mouth
with or without food. The tablet and suspension are usually
taken every 12 hours (twice a day). The extended release tablets
are usually taken once a day. To help you remember to take
ciprofloxacin, take it around the same time(s) every day.
The length of your treatment depends on the type of infection
you have. Your doctor will tell you how long you need to take
ciprofloxacin. Follow the directions on your prescription
label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain
any part you do not understand. Take ciprofloxacin exactly
as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more
often than prescribed by your doctor.
Swallow the extended release tablets whole; do not split,
crush, or chew them.
If you are taking the liquid, shake the bottle for 15 seconds
before each use to mix the medication evenly. Swallow the
correct dose without chewing the granules in the liquid. Do
not give the liquid to a patient through a feeding tube.
If you are taking the Ciprofloxacin tablets or extended release
tablets, swallow them with a full glass of water.
You should begin feeling better during the first few days
of treatment with Ciprofloxacin. If you do not, call your
doctor.
Take Ciprofloxacin until you finish the prescription, even
if you feel better. If you stop taking Ciprofloxacin too soon
or skip doses, your infection may not be completely cured
and bacteria may become resistant to antibiotics.
Other uses for Ciprofloxacin
Ciprofloxacin is also sometimes used to treat patients with
cystic fibrosis who have lung infections. Ciprofloxacin is
sometimes used to treat various sexually transmitted diseases
and various infections such as Legionnaire disease (a type
of lung infection), cat scratch disease (an infection that
may develop after a patient is bitten or scratched by a cat),
and brucellosis (a type of infection that causes a rising
and falling fever and other symptoms). In the event of biological
warfare, ciprofloxacin may be used to treat and prevent dangerous
illness that are deliberately spread such as plague, tularemia,
and anthrax of the skin or mouth. Ciprofloxacin may also be
used to reduce the amount of certain types of bacteria in
the nose to prevent serious illness. Ciprofloxacin may be
used with another medication to treat disseminated Mycobacterium
avium complex (MAC) (a type of lung disease that often affects
people with human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] ), and tuberculosis
(TB) (a type of lung infection). Talk to your doctor about
the possible risks of using this drug for your condition.
Ciprofloxacin may be prescribed for other uses; ask your
doctor or pharmacist for more information.
What special precautions should I follow when taking Ciprofloxacin
?
Before taking Ciprofloxacin, tell your doctor and pharmacist
if you are allergic to Ciprofloxacin; other quinolone and
fluoroquinolone antibiotics such as cinoxacin (Cinobac), enoxacin
(Penetrex), gatifloxacin (Tequin), gemifloxacin (Factive),
levofloxacin (Levaquin), lomefloxacin (Maxaquin), moxifloxacin
(Avelox), nalidixic acid (NegGram), norfloxacin (Noroxin),
ofloxacin (Floxin), sparfloxacin (Zagam), trovafloxacin and
alatrofloxacin combination (Trovan); or any other medications.
tell your doctor and pharmacist what other prescription and
nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements,
and herbal products you are taking. Be sure to mention any
of the following: acetazolamide (Diamox); anticoagulants ('blood
thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin); brinzolamide (Azopt);
cancer chemotherapy medications; chloroquine (Aralen); cyclosporine
(Neoral, Sandimmune), dichlorphenamide (Daranide); dorzolamide
(Cosopt, Trusopt); glyburide (DiaBeta, Glycron, Glynase, Micronase);
isoniazid (INH, Nydrazid); medications for depression , pain,
or mental illness; medications for diarrhea, such as dicyclomine
(Bentyl), diphenoxylate (Lomotil), and loperamide (Imodium);
medications that contain caffeine (NoDoz, Vivarin, others);
methazolamide (GlaucTabs, Nepatazane); methocarbamol (Robaxin);
metoclopramide (Reglan); methotrexate (Rheumatrex, Trexall);
mycophenolate mofetil (CellCept); neostigmine (Prostigmin);
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) such as
ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn);
oral steroids such as dexamethasone (Decadron, Dexone), methylprednisolone
(Medrol), and prednisone (Deltasone); other antibiotics; phenytoin
(Dilantin, Phenytek); physostigmine (Antilirium); potassium
citrate and citric acid (Cytra-K, Polycitra-K); probenecid
(Benemid); pyridostigmine (Mestinon, Regonol); pyrimethamine
(Daraprim); sedatives and sleeping pills; sodium bicarbonate
(Soda Mint, baking soda); sodium citrate and citric acid (Bicitra,
Oracit); theophylline (Theobid, Theo-Dur, Slo-bid, others);
or tacrolimus (Prograf). Your doctor may need to change the
doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side
effects.
if you are taking antacids (Maalox, Mylanta); didanosine (Videx)
chewable tablets or solution (liquid); calcium, iron, zinc
or vitamin supplements; or sucralfate (Carafate), take them
6 hours before or 2 hours after Ciprofloxacin.
Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had arthritis; dementia
(memory loss and personality changes); depression; mental
illness; diarrhea during or after antibiotic therapy; recent
head injury; seizures; stroke or mini-stroke; or kidney or
liver disease.
you should know that ciprofloxacin and other similar antibiotics
have caused serious and occasionally fatal allergic reactions
in some patients.
If you develop hives; difficulty breathing or swallowing;
rapid, irregular or pounding heartbeat; fainting; dizziness;
blurred vision, or other symptoms of a severe allergic reaction,
seek emergency medical care right away. If you develop a skin
rash, stop taking gemifloxacin and call your doctor.
Call your doctor if you experience other signs of an allergic
reaction such as itching; tingling; swelling of the face,
throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower
legs; fever; hoarseness; joint or muscle pain; unusual bruising
or bleeding; extreme tiredness; lack of energy; loss of appetite;
pain in the upper right part of the stomach; yellowing of
the skin or eyes; flu- like symptoms; or upset stomach.
What special dietary instructions should I follow when taking
Ciprofloxacin ?
Do not take ciprofloxacin with dairy products (like milk or
yogurt) or calcium-added juices alone. You may take ciprofloxacin
with a meal that includes these foods. Drink at least eight
full glasses of water or liquid every day. Do not drink or
eat a lot of caffeine-containing products such as coffee,
tea, cola, or chocolate. Ciprofloxacin increases nervousness,
sleeplessness, heart pounding, and anxiety caused by caffeine.
Dosages of Ciprofloxacin
The usual dose for adults is 1 tablet every 12 hours. In
the case of treatment or prevention of carbuncle, the usual
dose is 500 mg. orally every 12 hours.
In acute infections, the usual treatment period is 5 to 10
days. However, the treatment should continue for three days
after the signs and symptoms of the infection have disappeared.
In the case of treatment or prevention of carbuncle, the usual
treatment period is 60 days.
Elderly:
The dosage recommended is the same as for adults. The dosage
should only be adjusted in the case of impaired renal function.
Children and adolescents (5 to 17 years):
The recommended dosage is 20 mg. / kg. orally every 12 hours.
The maximum daily dose is 1500 mg. In the case of treatment
or prevention of carbuncle, the recommended dose is 10-15
mg. / kg. orally every 12 hours.
Impaired hepatic function:
No adjustment of dosage is necessary in adults.
What should I do if I forget to take a dose of Ciprofloxacin
?
If you are taking Ciprofloxacin tablets or suspension, take
the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it
is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and
continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double
dose to make up for a missed one.
What side effects can Ciprofloxacin cause ?
Ciprofloxacin may cause side effects.
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do
not go away:
upset stomach
vomiting
stomach pain
indigestion
headache
nervousness
agitation
anxiety
difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
nightmares or abnormal dreams
Some side effects can be serious.
The following symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience
any of them or those mentioned in the SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
section, call your doctor immediately:
seizures
vaginal yeast infection
confusion
shaking hands that you cannot control
believing that others want to harm you
hallucination (seeing things or hearing voices that do not
exist)
depression
thoughts about dying or killing yourself
You should know that ciprofloxacin has slowed the growth and
damaged the joints of young laboratory animals. It is not
known if ciprofloxacin has these effects on children. Therefore,
ciprofloxacin should not normally be given to children younger
than 18 years old. However, if a child has been exposed to
anthrax in the air, the benefits of taking ciprofloxacin to
prevent this serious illness may be greater than the risk
of joint damage. Talk to your child's doctor about the risks
of giving ciprofloxacin to your child.
Ciprofloxacin may cause other side effects. Call your doctor
if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.
What storage conditions are needed for Ciprofloxacin ?
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly
closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature
and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom).
Store the suspension in the refrigerator or at room temperature,
closed tightly, for up to 14 days. Throw away any liquid that
is left over after 14 days and any medication that is outdated
or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper
disposal of your medication.
In case of emergency/overdose with Ciprofloxacin
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center
at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing,
call local emergency services at 911.
What other information should I know about Ciprofloxacin
?
Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory.
Your doctor may order certain lab tests to check your body's
response to ciprofloxacin.
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Your prescription
is probably not refillable. If you still have symptoms of
infection after you finish the Ciprofloxacin, call your doctor.
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