Generic Cipro - Ciprofloxacin

Ciprofloxacin is a medication of fluoroquinolone group of antibiotics and is used for the curing of bacterial infections. Ciprofloxacin antibiotic medication stops the multiplication of bacteria by affecting their DNA.

This medicine received the FDA approval in 1987. This is a prescription medication which is available in the capsules and preparations of 250 mg/5 ml, 500 mg/5 ml (microcapsules for suspension), 200 and 400 mg (injection)500,750,250, (tablets), 500 and 1000 mg (long-acting tablets),.

Ciprofloxacin is used for the managing the infections of the lungs, joints provoked by bacteria, breathing passages, bones and skin. Cipro antibiotic medication is widely used to treat urinary infections caused by E. Coli causative agents and infections similar to them.

The treatment of the most infections requires the dosage of 250-750 mg every 12 hours or 500-1000 mg of extended release tablets every twenty-four hours and the common intravenous dosage is 200-400 mg every 8-12 hours.

Generic Cipro must be used with carefully along with theophylline medicine as the combined use of these drugs might result in increased levels of theophylline in blood and cause such symptoms as seizures and heart rhythm irregularities. It's recommended to avoid the take of these drugs together but if it can not be avoided, regular blood tests are necessary to observe the level of theophylline in blood.

Iron salts just as antacids may decrease the absorption of Generic Cipro medication. So in case patients are using iron salts or antacids together with Ciprofloxacin, the Cipro (generic name Ciprofloxacin) and these drugs must be administered with some time duration in order to avoid this unwanted reaction. Milk and orange juice can also reduce the absorption of Generic Cipro. Sevelamer drug may decrease the absorption of Cipro and the efficiency of this antibiotic as well.

Generic Cipro might increase the effect of Warfarin, so speak to your medical provider to make sure it won't be dangerous for you to use these medicines in conjunction.

It is not recommended to administered Ciprofloxacin medication during pregnancy, because there is no information if it may cause harm the health of the woman or unborn child. Breastfeeding mothers should also stay away fromreceiving this medicament or stop nursing while treating with this medication.

Ciprofloxacin (brandname Cipro) can cause a number of adverse reactions. Nausea, rash,vomiting, diarrhea, headache abdominal pain, are the most frequently seen. Rarely some allergic reactions can be seen such as hives and anaphylaxis reaction.

Individuals with central nervous system diseases such as seizures must take Generic Cipro medication cautiously as it may induce seizures while treating.

Ciprofloxacin isn't indicated for the use in children and teenagers below eighteen years of age as it might not be safe for them to take this medication.

You must know that antibiotics particularly Ciprofloxacin can influence to normal bacteria in the colon and provoke the overgrowth of a bacteria that cause inflammation of the colon. If such signs of pseudomembranous colitis as fever, abdominal paindiarrhea, occurr during taking Ciprofloxacin, tell the medical provider about that. Ciprofloxacin (brandname Cipro) medication may also cause skin sensitivity to direct sunlight, Or should use sunblock cream.

Antibiotic medications of fluoroquinolone group of medications including Ciprofloxacin (brandname Cipro) can cause tendinitis and sometimes rupture of tendons, so it is advisable to stay away from intense physical activities while using these medicaments.