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What is Cipro/CIPROFLOXACIN ?Cipro [ciprofloxacin] or Cipro XR which is also known as Proquin XR Ciloxan Cipro XL Ciproxin Proquin Ciproflox or Ciprofloxacino is an antibiotic medicine that falls in a group of drugs called fluoroquinolones. Cipro [ciprofloxacin] or Proquin specifically fights bacteria in human body so it basically deals with bacterial infections. The drug in essence aims at stopping the production of important proteins that are necessary for the bacteria to survive in the body. Cipro [ciprofloxacin] or Cipro XR is used to treat a varied list of different kinds of bacterial infections and also prevent or slow the effect of anthrax after exposure. . |
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Uses of Cipro GenericCipro [ciprofloxacin] or Cipro XR is basically prescribed by the doctors for the treatment of infections of the lungs airways skin bones and joints that is the result of susceptible bacterial effect. Ciprofloxacin is often used for the treatment of the urinary infections caused by bacteria such as E. coli and effectively treats diarrhea Campylobacter jejuni Shigella bacteria. |
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How to use Cipro Generic?Continue taking Cipro [ciprofloxacin] exactly in the manner as it is prescribed for you by the doctor. Never take the medicine in larger doses or for a longer period than recommended by your doctor. You should always follow the directions on your prescription label as per. You may take Cipro with or without food but it has to be taken at the same time each day. Never take Cipro with any kind of dairy products like milk or yogurt or with calcium-fortified juice. You can eat or drink the following products as part of a regular meal but never take them alone when taking Cipro as it could make the medication less effective. Continue taking the medicine for as many days as prescribed by the doctor. Cipro [ciprofloxacin] is always to be taken with a full glass of water which is 8 ounces to be precise. Also drink quite a few extra glasses of water and other fluids each day while you are in to the consumption of Cipro. Also shake the oral suspension which is the liquid form of the drug for at least 15 seconds before measuring a dose. To ensure the correct dose measure the liquid with a marked medicine cup or measuring spoon if you do not have one ask for it from your pharmacist. When you take the oral liquid gulp down without chewing the medicine beads that are there in the liquid. Do not chew or break or crush the extended-release tablet always swallow the pill full. It is specifically made to slowly release the medicine into the body and breaking will lead to too much of the drug to be released at one time. |
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Side effects of Cipro GenericImmediately stop using Cipro [ciprofloxacin] and inform the doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects while using the drug: Pale or yellowed skin dark colored urine fever weakness Urinating less than usual or not at all Easy bruising or bleeding Seizure [convulsions] Numbness tingling or unusual pain anywhere in your body Fever sore throat and headache with a severe blistering peeling and red skin rash The first sign of any skin rash no matter how mild Dizziness fainting fast or pounding heartbeat Sudden pain or swelling near your joints [especially in your arm or ankle] Diarrhea that is watery or bloody Confusion hallucinations depression unusual thoughts or behavior |
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Cipro Generic InteractionYou should not use Cipro [ciprofloxacin] or Cipro XR which is also known as Proquin XR Ciloxan Cipro XL Ciproxin Proquin Ciproflox or Ciprofloxacino if you are taking the following drugs 1. tizanidine [Zanaflex] 2. levofloxacin [Levaquin] 3. moxifloxacin [Avelox] 4. ofloxacin [Floxin] 5. norfloxacin [Noroxin] 6. lomefloxacin [Maxaquin] 7. quinidine [Cardioquin Quinidex Quinaglute] 8. disopyramide [Norpace] 9. bretylium [Bretylol] 10. procainamide [Pronestyl Procan SR] 11. amiodarone [Cordarone Pacerone] 12. sotalol [Betapace] 13. Antacids that contain calcium magnesium or aluminum [such as Tums Mylanta or Rolaids] 14. Ulcer medicine sucralfate [Carafate] 15. didanosine [Videx] powder or chewable tablets 16. Vitamin or mineral supplements that contain calcium iron or zinc |
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StorageStore this Cipro [ciprofloxacin] medicine at room temperature devoid of any contact with moisture and heat. The liquid form of the drug is to be stored in the refrigerator but then you should never allow the liquid medicine to freeze. |
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Precaution of Cipro Generic?Before you start using Cipro do not forget to inform your doctor if you have any prior history of kidney or liver disease diabetes a record of seizures low levels of potassium in your blood [hypokalemia] myasthenia gravis joint problems or a personal or family history of Long QT syndrome. Also avoid taking antacids vitamin or mineral supplements sucralfate [Carafate] or didanosine [Videx] powder or chewable tablets within 6 hours prior to or 2 hours after you take Cipro as these medicines can make ciprofloxacin much less effective when taken simultaneously. |
