Cipro Information

Cipro

Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic in a group of drugs called fluoroquinolones. Ciprofloxacin fights bacteria in the body. Ciprofloxacin is used to treat different types of bacterial infections. Ciprofloxacin may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide. Take ciprofloxacin exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take it in larger doses or for longer than recommended by your doctor. Take each dose with a full glass of water (8 ounces). Drink several extra glasses of fluid each day while you are taking ciprofloxacin. Shake the oral suspension (liquid) for at least 15 seconds just before you measure a dose. To be sure you get the correct dose, measure the liquid with a marked measuring spoon or medicine cup, not with a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one. When taking the oral liquid, swallow it without chewing the medicine beads you may notice in the liquid. Do not crush, chew or break the extended-release tablet. Swallow the pill whole. It is specially made to release medicine slowly in the body. Breaking the pill would cause too much of the drug to be released at one time. Ciprofloxacin may be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time each day. Do not take ciprofloxacin with dairy products such as milk or yogurt, or with calcium-fortified juice. You may eat or drink these products as part of a regular meal, but do not use them alone when taking ciprofloxacin.

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Recent Cipro Side Effects

Posted by javaman888 about 23 hours ago
My wife recently suffered nausea, muscle/joint pain, upset stomach, anxiety, insomnia and other symptoms after taking 250mg x 2 daily for 6 days of Cipro poison (thanks Bayer/FDA, burn in hell). She was always an athletic individual, and at 35 she is applying for disability now since she cannot work anymore (we hope it is temporary). We all are suffering from it - let's find a remedy! 1. People must sue FDA/Bayer/Doctors who prescribe it. We live in Mass, javaman888@yahoo.com 2. Detoxify - I found a good advice from a sufferer, here is an excerpt: "...I am glad to report that I am much, much better. I have taken what most would consider very drastic approaches in my lifestyle. I eat a pretty strict macrobiotic diet, with lots of grains, veggies, sea veggies, soy products, and some fish. All organic. I took wheat grass every morning for 2 months, to detox my liver, and also a few herbs and some supplements. The diet thing has been a huge challenge, but when I go off even a little, I start to feel a lot worse. I also walk every day and do some yoga and swimming. I feel like crap when I don't exercise. I stopped all medications, including advil and tylenol, in Feb. I have used homeopathic medicine to counter some of the ADR's, with some success. I took Ignatia for anxiety, and that actually helped. Some of the others not so much..."

Posted by cat19 3 days ago
Was prescribed 500 mg., twice daily, for what my doctor thought may be a urinary infection as i was experiencing lower abdomen, right ovary discomfort along with slight discomfort in my right kidney.........Cipro was prescribed to me only after yeast creams didn't work for over a week so it was thought i didn't have a yeast infection, but possibly a urine or bladder infection although my urine was clear and no buring sensation when urinating........A a few hours after my 1st 500mg. dose the discomfort in my lower abdomen, ovary, and kidney seem to decrease, but i had developed a right temple headace, some stiffness on right side of the back of my neck......After about 7 hours the discomfort was returning so i took my second dosage as it was suggested that i take this drug 3 hours before taking my usual thyroid,bloodpressure,cholestrol meds.....After my second dosage a few hours later i developed another headache, some stiffness in my lower back, my ears were popping when i swallowed, ache on back of my neck, a flash of studdering, a passing itch, eyes were buring, and a burning on my arms; also a pain under my left breast and burning on the bottom of my feet and vagina; also a slight pressure in my right eye and right jaw.......Since I can't locate as much information as needed on this drug i've decided that my dosage was either too much or i'm allergic to it, period........ For right now i've decided to just stop taking ciprofloxacin since it is the weekend and my doctor's not available and contact her office on monday and go from there..........In the meanwhile if the original discomfort continues i may use the ordinary over-the-counter urinary tract pills until i can get a doctor's appointment and will probably contact my pharmacist and seek her opinion...............

Posted by cat19 3 days ago
Was prescribed 500 mg., twice daily, for what my doctor thought may be a urinary infection as i was experiencing lower abdomen, right ovary discomfort along with slight discomfort in my right kidney.........Cipro was prescribed to me only after yeast creams didn't work for over a week so it was thought i didn't have a yeast infection, but possibly a urine or bladder infection although my urine was clear and no buring sensation when urinating........A a few hours after my 1st 500mg. dose the discomfort in my lower abdomen, ovary, and kidney seem to decrease, but i had developed a right temple headace, some stiffness on right side of the back of my neck......After about 7 hours the discomfort was returning so i took my second dosage as it was suggested that i take this drug 3 hours before taking my usual thyroid,bloodpressure,cholestrol meds.....After my second dosage a few hours later i developed another headache, some stiffness in my lower back, my ears were popping when i swallowed, ache on back of my neck, a flash of studdering, a passing itch, eyes were buring, and a burning on my arms; also a pain under my left breast and burning on the bottom of my feet and vagina; also a slight pressure in my right eye and right jaw.......Since I can't locate as much information as needed on this drug i've decided that my dosage was either too much or i'm allergic to it or having reactions.........I've decided to just stop taking ciprofloxacin since it is saturday and my doctor's not available and contact her office on monday and go from there..................

Cipro in the News

Surgeon recalls challenges in Haiti - Orangeburg Times Democrat
Surgeon recalls challenges in HaitiOrangeburg Times Democrat“The manufacturer of Cipro gave us hundreds and hundreds of doses of the antibiotic Cipro. “While we were going through the airport down there, ...and more »
Fri Feb 05 05:10:01 +0000 2010

Important antibiotic remains in short supply - 6abc.com
Important antibiotic remains in short supply6abc.comCipro was the lifesaving antibiotic used for victims of the anthrax attacks in 2001. But it has many other uses: For bone & joint infections; ...
Thu Jan 21 00:17:42 +0000 2010

Cipro's problems hinder economy: DA - Business Report
Cipro's problems hinder economy: DABusiness Report"Despite acknowledging the problems, Cipro clearly has not resolved them," DA spokesman Andricus van der Westhuizen said on Thursday. ...
Fri Jan 15 10:18:00 +0000 2010

Cipro Chemical Information

ciprofloxacin hydrochloride - The hydrochloride salt form of ciprofloxacin, a fluoroquinolone related to nalidixic acid with antibacterial activity. Ciprofloxacin hydrochloride exerts its bactericidal effect by interfering with the bacterial DNA gyrase, thereby inhibiting the DNA synthesis and preventing bacterial cell growth.

ciprofloxacin - A synthetic broad spectrum fluoroquinolone antibiotic. Ciprofloxacin binds to and inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase, an enzyme essential for DNA replication. This agent is more active against Gram-negative bacteria than Gram-positive bacteria. (NCI04)