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What is Cipro?
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Cipro treats infections of the lower respiratory tract, the abdomen, the skin, the bones and joints, and the urinary tract, including cystitis
in women. It's also prescribed for severe sinus or bronchial infections, infectious diarrhea, typhoid fever, inhalational anthrax, infections of the prostate gland, and some sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhea.
Cipro is for certain serious ear infections, tuberculosis, and some of the infections common in people with AIDS. |
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| Are there any side effects associated with Cipro?
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Common side effects of using Cipro include nausea. Less common side effects may
include abdominal pain/discomfort, diarrhea, headache, rash, restlessness, and vomiting.
If
the side effects continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. |
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| How is Cipro taken?
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Follow the directions for taking Cipro provided by your doctor. Cipro may be taken with or without meals but is best tolerated when taken 2 hours after a meal.
Make sure to drink plenty of fluids while taking Cipro to prevent crystals from forming in your urine.
Cipro works best when there is a constant amount in the blood and urine. To help keep the level constant, try not to miss any doses, and take them at evenly spaced intervals around the clock.
If you miss a dose take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Never take
two doses at the same time. |
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| Are there any effects of taking Cipro with other medications?
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Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with Cyrpo. Inform your doctor of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking.
Serious and fatal reactions have occurred when Cipro was taken in combination with theophylline
(Theo-Dur). Reactions have included cardiac arrest, seizures, status epilepticus, and respiratory failure.
The following can interfere with the absorption of Cipro and should be taken no less than 6 hours before or 2 hours after a dose:
antacids containing magnesium and aluminum, carafate, supplements and other products containing calcium, iron, or zinc,
videx chewable tablets and pediatric powder. You should also avoid taking Cipro with milk or yogurt alone, though calcium taken as part of a full meal has no significant effect on the drug.
Cipro may increase the effects of caffeine. If Cipro is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. These drugs include:
Cyclophosphamide, Cyclosporine, Glyburide, Metoprolol, Phenytoin, Probenecid,
and Warfarin. |
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| How should I store Cipro?
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Store Cipro at room temperature in a tightly closed container, away from heat and light. |
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