Uses
- Bacterial infections
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Respiratory infections
- Skin infections
- Bone and joint infections
- Gastrointestinal infections
- Certain types of diarrhea
- Anthrax exposure
Dosage
- For adults :Typically 250 mg to 750 mg every 12 hours.
- Dosage varies: Based on infection severity, age, and health.
- Administration:Take with or without food, but avoid dairy products or calcium-fortified juices.
- Course completion: Finish the full course prescribed.
- Consultation:Consult a doctor before stopping.
Side effects
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Rash
- Tendonitis or tendon rupture
- Sensitivity to sunlight
- Changes in blood sugar levels
- Allergic reaction
Precautions
- Do not use if you have Allergy to ciprofloxacin or other quinolone antibiotics
- Tendon disorders related to fluoroquinolones
- Myasthenia gravis
Use with caution:
- Renal impairment
- CNS disorders (e.g., epilepsy)
- History of tendon problems
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Interactions
- Avoid taking with dairy products or calcium-fortified juices.
- Can interact with certain medications like anticoagulants, antacids, and certain supplements.
Who can take Ciprofloxacin
■ Adults and children (under specific conditions)
■ Individuals with infections
Who should not take Ciprofloxacin
Avoid if:
- You have had an allergic reaction to ciprofloxacin or other quinolone antibiotics.
- You have severe kidney impairment.
- You have a history of tendon disorders related to fluoroquinolone use.
- You have myasthenia gravis.
Consult with a healthcare provider:
- Before taking ciprofloxacin during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
- If you have a history of gastrointestinal disease, particularly colitis..
- For personalized advice before taking any medication.