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medication information
Cipro (ciprofloxacin hydrochloride) is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. It does not work for viral infections (for example, the common cold). Cipro is approved for the inhaled form of anthrax after an individual has been exposed. Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients and adolescents less than 18 years of age have not been established, except for use in inhalational anthrax (post-exposure).
how to take this medication
Cipro XR should be taken once a day for three (3) to fourteen (14) days depending on your infection. Take Cipro XR at approximately the same time each day with food or on an empty stomach. Cipro XR should not be taken with dairy products (like milk or yogurt) or calcium-fortified juices alone; however, Cipro XR may be taken with a meal that contains these products. Should you forget to take it at the usual time, you may take your dose later in the day. Do not take more than one Cipro XR tablet per day even if you missed a dose. Swallow the Cipro XR tablet whole. DO NOT SPLIT, CRUSH, OR CHEW THE TABLET. You should take Cipro XR for as long as your doctor prescribes it, even after you start to feel better. Stopping an antibiotic too early may result in failure to cure your infection.
side effects
Cipro XR is generally well tolerated. The most common side effects, which are usually mild, include nausea, headache, dyspepsia, dizziness, vaginal yeast infection and diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, call your health care professional. Antibiotics of the quinolone class may also cause vomiting, rash, and abdominal pain/discomfort. You should be careful about driving or operating machinery until you are sure Cipro XR is not causing dizziness. Rare cases of allergic reactions have been reported in patients receiving quinolones, including ciprofloxacin, even after just one dose. If you develop hives, difficulty breathing, or other symptoms of a severe allergic reaction, seek emergency treatment right away. If you develop a skin rash, you should stop taking Cipro XR and call your health care professional. Some patients taking quinolone antibiotics may become more sensitive to sunlight or ultraviolet light such as that used in tanning salons. You should avoid excessive exposure to sunlight or ultraviolet light while you are taking Cipro XR. Ciprofloxacin has been rarely associated with inflammation of tendons. If you experience pain, swelling or rupture of a tendon, you should stop taking Cipro XR and call your health care professional. Convulsions have been reported in patients receiving quinolone antibiotics including ciprofloxacin. If you have experienced convulsions in the past, be sure to let your physician know that you have a history of convulsions. Quinolones, including ciprofloxacin, have been rarely associated with other central nervous system events including confusion, tremors, hallucinations, and depression. If you notice any side effects not mentioned in this section, or if you have any concerns about side effects you may be experiencing, please inform your health care professional.
precautions
Before using Cipro, tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding; if you are taking any prescription Cipro, nonprescription Cipro, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement; if you have a history of hardening of the arteries in the brain; if you have gonorrhea; if you have impaired kidney function; if you have a history of seizures; if you are taking warfarin; if you are taking theophylline or you consume large amounts of caffeine; if you have any other medical condition;
overdose
Contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
missed dosage
If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your doctor. If more than one dose is missed, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
storage
Store below 86F.
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