Cipro

Cipro (Ciprofloxacin)

General information

Cipro is an antibiotic of broad spectrum used to treat different kinds of infections such as infections of gastrointestinal system, skin, pulmonary system, kidney system, urogenital system and others. Also it can be used against the following bacteria: Salmonella, Shigella, Proteus, Chlamydia, Streptococcus, Sraphybcoccus genus.

Directions

It is recommended to take the medicine as it was prescribed by your doctor. Take it with a big glass of water. You shouldn't take it with milk products.

Precautions

Before starting your treatment with Cipro tell your doctor about all the conditions you can have: kidney or liver problems, myasthenia gravis, joint problems, diabetes, seizures, low levels of potassium in your blood, heart rhythm disorder. Do not stay under UV radiation too long.

Contraindications

Pregnant or breastfeeding women, children under 18 y.o., patients with epilepsy and sensitivity to Cipro can't use the medicine.

Possible side effect

Headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, rash, confusion, hallucinatins, pale or yellowed skin, dark coloured urine, easy bleeding are common side effects. Stop taking the medicine and contact your doctor if you have any sign of them.

Drug interaction

Cipro can't be taken with medications which contain ions of aluminum, zinc, iron or magnesium,medications decreasing acidity in your stomach, alkaline mineral.

Missed dose

Take the missed dose as soon as possible. If it is almost time of the next intake just skip it and go back to your schedule.

Overdose

If you think you have overdosed the medicine seek emergency medical help at once. The overdose symptoms are seizures, difficulty urination problems, weakness, or combination of blue lips and pale skin.

Storage

Store the medicine at room temperature between 59-77 degrees F (15-25 degrees C) away from light and moisture, kids and pets.

Note

The information presented at the site has a general character. Note please this information cannot be used for self-treatment and self diagnosis. You should consult with your doctor or health care adviser regarding any specific instructions of your condition. The information is reliable, but we concede it could contain mistakes. We are not responsible for any direct, indirect, special or other damage caused by use of this information on the site and also for consequences of self-treatment.