Ciprofloxacin (brandname Cipro) is a part of fluoroquinolone group of antibiotics and is indicated for the treatment of bacterial infections. Cipro antibiotic medication stops the propagation of bacteria by affecting their DNA.

This medication got the FDA approval in 1987. Ciprofloxacin (brandname Cipro) is a prescription medicament which comes in the dosages and preparations of 200 and 400 mg (injection) 250 mg/5 ml, 500 mg/5 ml (microcapsules for suspension),750,500,250, (tablets), 500 and 1000 mg (extended release tablets),.

Cipro is prescribed for the curing the infections of the skin, lungs, bones, breathing passages and joints provoked by bacteria. Cipro antibiotic medication is widely used to cure urinary infections caused by E. Coli bacteria and disease similar to them.

The treatment of the majority of infections requires the dose of 250-750 mg every 12 hours or 500-1000 mg of long-acting tablets every 24 hours and the typical intravenous dose is 200-400 mg every eight to twelve hours.

Cipro should be taken with cautiously together with theophylline medicine as the simultaneous use of these medicines may cause high levels of theophylline in blood and lead to such conditions as seizures and heart beat disorders. It’s better to stay away from the take of these medications together but in case it can not be avoided, frequent blood tests are important to monitor the level of theophylline in blood.

Iron salts the same as antacid medications might decrease the absorption of Ciprofloxacin medicine. So if individuals are administering iron salts or antacids together with Cipro, the Generic Cipro and these medicaments must be taken with certain time duration in order to avoid this unfavourable reaction. Milk and orange juice can also decrease the absorption of Cipro.
Sevelamer medication may lower the absorption of Cipro and the affectivity of this antibiotic as well.

Cipro can increase the effect of Warfarin, so consult with your medical provider to make sure it won’t be dangerous for you to receive these drugs together.

It’s not recommended to take Ciprofloxacin drug in pregnant women, because there is no information if it may cause harm the health of the woman or foetus. Breastfeeding mothers should also avoidusing this drug or stop breast feeding during the treatment with this medicament.

Generic Cipro may cause some adverse effects. Nausea, rash, headachevomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, are the most widely occurred. Rarely certain allergic reactions can be observed such as hives and anaphylaxis reaction.

People with central nervous system disorders such as seizures should use Cipro (generic name Ciprofloxacin) medicament cautiously as it might cause seizures during the treatment.

Cipro is not indicated for the use in children and teenagers under eighteen years old as it may not be safe for them to receive this medicament.

You should know that antibiotics including Ciprofloxacin (brandname Cipro) can affect the normal bacteria in the colon and provoke the overgrowth of a bacteria that provoke inflammation of the colon. If such reactions of pseudomembranous colitis as diarrhea, fever, abdominal pain are observed during administering Cipro, notify the doctor about that. Cipro (generic name Ciprofloxacin) medication may also cause skin sensitivity to direct sunlight,
Or must use sunblock cream.

Antibiotics of fluoroquinolone group of medicines including Ciprofloxacin (brandname Cipro) may induce tendinitis and in some cases rupture of tendons, so it is advisable to stay away from active physical activities while using these medicaments.