Ciprofloxacin

What it’s used for

Ciprofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibacterial indicated in adults (18 years of age and older) with the following infections caused by designated, susceptible bacteria and in pediatric patients where indicated: Skin and Skin Structure Infections ( 1. 1 ) Bone and Joint Infections ( 1.

How to take it

Ciprofloxacin tablets should be administered orally as described in the appropriate Dosage Guidelines tables. Adult Dosage Guidelines Infection Dose Frequency Duration Skin and Skin Structure 500-750mg every 12 hours 7 to 14 days Bone and Joint 500-750mg every 12 hours 4 to 8 weeks Complicated Intra-Abdominal 500mg every 12 hours 7 to 14 days Infectious Diarrhea 500mg every 12 hours 5 to 7 days Typhoid Fever 500mg every 12 hours 10 days Uncomplicated Gonorrhea 250mg single dose single dose Inhalational anthrax (post-exposure) 500mg every 12 hours 60 days Plague 500-750mg every 12 hours 14 days Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis 500mg every 12 hours 28 days Lower Respiratory Tract 500-750mg every 12 hours 7 to 14 days Urinary Tract 250-500mg every 12 hours 7 to 14 days Acute Uncomplicated Cystitis 250mg every 12 hours 3 days Acute Sinusitis 500mg every 12 hours 10 days Adults with creatinine clearance 3050 mL/min 250500 mg q 12 h ( 2.

Important warnings

Hypersensitivity and other serious reactions: Serious and sometimes fatal reactions (for example, anaphylactic reactions) may occur after the first or subsequent doses of ciprofloxacin tablets. Discontinue ciprofloxacin tablets at the first sign of skin rash, jaundice or any sign of hypersensitivity.

Common side effects

The following serious and otherwise important adverse drug reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of labeling: Disabling and Potentially Irreversible Serious Adverse Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5. 1)] Tendinitis and Tendon Rupture [see Warnings and Precautions (5.

Interactions

Ciprofloxacin is an inhibitor of human cytochrome P450 1A2 (CYP1A2) mediated metabolism.

If pregnant or breastfeeding

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Forms & strengths

3 MG/ML / 0.25 MG/ML Otic Solution · 250 MG Oral Tablet · 750 MG Oral Tablet · 100 MG Oral Tablet · 3 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution · 50 MG/ML Oral Suspension · 500 MG Oral Tablet · 100 MG/ML Oral Suspension · 2 MG/ML Otic Solution

Questions to ask your doctor or pharmacist

• Is this the right medicine for my condition, and how long should I take it?
• What side effects should I watch for, and which need urgent attention?
• Does this interact with my other medicines, supplements, or alcohol?
• What should I do if I miss a dose or take too much?