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What is cipro?
Cipro is an antibiotic in a group of drugs called fluoroquinolones. It fights bacteria in the body. It works by stopping the production of essential proteins needed by the bacteria to survive.
Cipro is used to treat different types of bacterial infections. It may also be used to prevent or slow anthrax after exposure.
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Uses
Ciprofloxacin, a fluoroquinolone antibiotic; is used in the treatment of bacterial infections of the skin, ear, stomach, blood, types of STDs.
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How to use cipro
Contact your paediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children.
Ciprofloxacin is best taken on an empty stomach, one or two hours prior to your meal.
Take exactly as prescribed by your health care professional.
Do not take this medication with products containing magnesium, aluminium, calcium iron or zinc.
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Cipro side effects
Inform your health care professional if you notice any of the symptoms listed below or any other symptoms which are severe or persistent.
fever
nausea
agitation
weakness
severe rash
palpitations
muscle pain
blurry vision
hallucinations
breathing difficulties
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Cipro Drug Interactions
Inform your health care professional if you are allergic to Ciprofloxacin or any other medication in any other form.
Do not take this medication with dairy products, or calcium fortified juices alone.
Inform your doctor about any other medication you may be taking in any other form.
Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
arsenic
cisapride
probenecid
hydantoins
anticoagulants
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
live oral typhoid vaccine because their effectiveness may be decreased by
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Ciprofloxacin may interact with other medicines that you take.
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Overdose
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.
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Notes
Drink lots of water and avoid caffeine related products while on a course with this medication.
Contact your doctor right away if stomach pain/cramps, severe diarrhea, or bloody stools occur. Do not treat diarrhea without first checking with your doctor.
Ciprofloxacin only works against bacteria; it does not treat viral infections.
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Missed Dose
Take exactly as directed and do not double dose to make up for a missed dose.
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Other uses
Ask your doctor for more information.
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Storage
Store at room temperature below 30 degrees C / 86 degrees F.
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Precaution
If you conceive whilst on a course with this medication inform your doctor immediately.
If you need to undergo any kind of surgery, inform your doctor you are taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive.