| Why
is Cipro prescribed?
Cipro is an antibiotic used to treat certain infections caused by
bacteria, such as pneumonia; gonorrhea; infectious diarrhea; typhoid
fever; inhalational anthrax (after exposure); and bone, joint, skin,
and urinary tract infections. Antibiotics will not work for colds,
flu, or other viral infections.
Ciprofloxacin
is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist
for more information.
How
should Cipro be used?
cipro comes as a tablet and liquid (suspension) to take by
mouth. It is usually taken with or without food every 12 hours (twice
a day) for 7-14 days. Treatment for some infections may take 6 weeks
or longer. To treat inhalation anthrax (after exposure), cipro is
taken for 60 days. To treat gonorrhea, a single dose is taken. Follow
the directions on your label carefully, and ask your
doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand.
Take cipro exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or
take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Shake
the bottle of ciprofloxacin suspension well for 15 seconds before
each use.
The
tablets should be taken with a full glass of water preferably two
hours after a meal.
Continue
to take cipro even if you feel well. Do not stop taking cipro without
talking to your doctor.
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| Cipro's
Price List |
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Brand Name |
Generic Name |
Strength |
Manufac
turer |
Quantity |
US$ |
|
|
Ciloxan (eye drop) |
Ciprofloxacin |
3% x 5 ml |
Alcon |
2 bottles |
45.00 |
|
|
CIPRO (generic) aka Ciproxin |
Ciprofloxacin |
500 mg tab |
various |
100 tabs (10x10) |
135.00 |
|
|
CIPRO (generic) aka Ciproxin |
Ciprofloxacin |
250 mg film coated tab |
various |
100 tabs (10x10) foil |
114.00 |
|
|
Cipro Inj (generic) --Not ship to USA. |
Ciprofloxacin lactate |
400mg/200ml /vial |
SM Pharma |
10 vials |
140.00 |
|
|
Cipro Inj (generic) --Not ship to USA. |
Ciprofloxacin lactate |
200mg/100ml /vial |
SM Pharma |
10 vials |
95.00 |
|
|
Cipro Inj (generic) --Not ship to USA. |
Ciprofloxacin lactate |
100mg/50ml /vial |
SM Pharma |
10 vials |
80.00 |
|
|
Cipro (brand) Ciprobay aka Ciproxin |
Ciprofloxacin |
500 mg tab |
Bayer |
30 tabs(3x10) |
145.00 |
|
|
Cipro (brand) Ciprobay aka Ciproxin |
Ciprofloxacin
|
250 mg tab |
Bayer |
50 tabs |
145.00 |
|
What
special precautions should I follow?
Before
taking cipro, --
tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to cipro, enoxacin
(Penetrex), levofloxacin (Levaquin), lomefloxacin (Maxaquin), norfloxacin
(Noroxin), ofloxacin (Floxin), sparfloxacin (Zagam), cinoxacin (Cinobac),
nalidixic acid (NegGram), or any other drugs.
-- tell your doctor and pharmacist what
medications you are taking, especially other antibiotics, anticoagulants
('blood thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin), cancer chemotherapy
agents, cimetidine (Tagamet), cinoxacin (Cinobac), cyclosporine
(Neoral, Sandimmune), enoxacin (Penetrex), levofloxacin (Levaquin),
lomefloxacin (Maxaquin), medications that can cause seizures, medications
with caffeine (NoDoz, Vivarin), nalidixic acid (NegGram), norfloxacin
(Noroxin), ofloxacin (Floxin), phenytoin (Dilantin), probenecid
(Benemid), sparfloxacin (Zagam), sucralfate (Carafate), theophylline
(Theobid, Theo-Dur, others), and vitamins.
-- do not take with antacids (Mylanta, Maalox); didanosine (Videx)
chewable/buffered tablets or powder; calcium, iron or zinc supplements;
or sucralfate (Carafate). Take them 2 hours after or 6 hours before
cipro.
-- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had kidney or liver
disease, epilepsy, colitis, stomach problems, vision problems, heart
disease, or history of stroke.
-- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant,
or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking cipro,
call your doctor immediately.
-- if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the
doctor or dentist that you are taking cipro.
you should know that this drug may cause dizziness, lightheadedness,
and tiredness. Do not drive a car or work on dangerous machines
until you know how cipro will affect you.
-- plan to avoid unnecessary or prolonged exposure to sunlight and
to wear protective clothing, sunglasses, and sunscreen. cipro may
make your skin sensitive to sunlight.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
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 Cipro cause?
Although side effects from cipro are not common, they can occur.
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go
away:
- upset
stomach
- diarrhea
- vomiting
- stomach pain
- headache
- restlessness
- nervousness
- difficulty falling or staying asleep
- anxiety
- nightmares
If
you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
- skin
rash
- itching
- hives
- difficulty breathing or swallowing
- swelling of the face or throat
- yellowing of the skin or eyes
- dark urine
- pale or dark stools
- blood in urine
- unusual tiredness
- sunburn or blistering
- seizures or convulsions
- vaginal infection
- vision changes
- pain, swelling, or rupture of a tendon
- dizziness
- confusion
- tremors
- delusions
- seeing visions or hearing voices that do not exist
- depression
- thoughts about dying or killing yourself
What storage conditions are needed for Cipro?
Keep Ciprofloxacin in the container it came in, tightly closed,
and out of reach of children. Store the tablets at room temperature
and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Keep
away from light. Throw away any medication that is outdated or no
longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal
of your medication.
What
other information should I know?
Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory.
Your doctor will order certain lab tests to check your response
to cipro.
Do
not let anyone else take your medication. cipro should not be taken
by children under 18 years old, except for the treatment of inhalational
anthrax in children who have been exposed to anthrax spores.
If you still have symptoms
of infection after you finish the cipro, call your doctor.
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