Indications

Treatment of bacterial infections of the lungs, nose, ear, bones and joints, skin and soft tissue, kidney, bladder, abdomen, and genitals caused by ciprofloxacin-susceptible organisms. Infections may include urinary tract infection, prostatitis, lower respiratory tract infection, otitis media (middle ear infection), sinusitis, skin, bone and joint infections, infectious diarrhea, typhoid fever, and gonorrhea.

Administration

May be taken with or without food. May be taken w/ meals to minimise GI discomfort. Do not take w/ antacids, Fe or dairy products.

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity to ciprofloxacin or other quinolones. History or risk of QT prolongation; known history of myasthenia gravis. Concomitant use with tizanidine.

Common side-effects

Vomiting, Stomach pain, Nausea, Diarrhea

Special Precaution

Patient with known or suspected CNS disorders, risk factors predisposing to seizures, or lower seizure threshold; history or risk factors for QT interval prolongation, torsades de pointes, uncorrected hypokalaemia/hypomagnesaemia, cardiac disease (e.g. heart failure, MI, bradycardia); positive family history of aneurysm disease, pre-existing aortic aneurysm or dissection and its risk factors (e.g. Marfan syndrome, vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, hypertension, peripheral atherosclerotic vascular disease); diabetes, previous tendon disorder (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis), G6PD deficiency. Renal and hepatic impairment. Elderly, children. Pregnancy and lactation.

Storage

Store between 20-25°C.

MedsGo Class

Quinolones

Use in Children 2-9 years

MedsGo Class 2

Use with caution in patients with a history of, or suspected to be suspected of having bacterial infections of the stomach/abdominal/abdominal/head/neck/ear/ever. See Care and Use for further information.

Use in Children

MedsGo Class 3

Adverse Effects

Adverse effects in < grade; 6: headache, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, metallic taste, nervousness, sweating, dizziness, tingling in arms, skin rash, itching, vaginal discharge, skin rash, dizziness, vaginal incontinence. Adverse effects in < grade; 2: common side-effects, rare side-effects: flushing, skin rash, dizziness, diarrhoea, skin rash, headache, vomiting, skin rash, dizziness, sensitivity to sunlight, dizziness, pruritus. Common side-effects in < grade; 3: headache, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhoea, skin rash, itching, vomiting, skin rash. Common side-effects in < grade; 4: confusion, hallucinations, skin rash, itching, epigastric pain, vomiting, sweating, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, increased gingivostomatitis, decreased libido, reduced sexual desire, erectile dysfunction, decreased free sexual desire, dry mouth, sleep disturbance, abnormal gingivostomatitis, bone pain, increased cholesterol, increased fats, increased uric acid, increased thyroid, increased serum levels of testosterone, increased serum levels of estradiol, increased serum levels of and Fusidic acid, increased serum levels of and Estradiol, increased serum levels of and C reactive protein, increased serum levels of and triglycerides.

Uses of Ciprofloxacin

Ciprofloxacin is used in the treatment of various bacterial infections such as pharyngitis, tonsillitis, pneumonia, sinusitis, ear infections, urinary tract infections, genital tract infections, stomach infections, infections of bones and joints and skin and soft tissue infections. It can also be used in the management of patients with anthrax inhalation exposure.

Therapeutic Category

Ciprofloxacin: Fluoroquinolone antibiotics

How Ciprofloxacin works

Ciprofloxacinworks by blocking the actions of certain bacterial proteins (such as DNA gyrase, topoisomerase IV) which is essential for the bacteria to survive. As a result, it destroys the susceptible bacteria and prevent their further growth and multiplication within the body which helps in reducing the severity of the infection.

When to consult your doctor

Consult your doctor if you experience:

• impairment of vision, taste and smell and hearing, depression, memory impairment, severe fatigue and severe sleep disorders
• severe allergic reaction with symptoms such as tightness in the chest, feeling dizzy, feeling sick, faint, and experience dizziness while standing
• impairment of eyesight, taste, smelling, hearing
• pain and swelling of tendons (Ex. in your ankle, wrist, elbow, shoulder or knee), difficulty in walking
• rapid irregular heartbeat
• fits, neurological disease, psychosis, nerve pain, painful urination, presence of crystals in urine

Clinical effects of Ciprofloxacin:

• <>Improvement in patients suffering fromMemory problems
• <>Severe pain and swelling in tendons of the arm and the hands
• <>Therapeutic range:
• Ciprofloxacin can be used in the management of multiple sclerosis patients as it is effective in controlling the immune state which is involved in the pathogenesis of the neurological symptoms
• scored use syndrome
• Dosage:
• The dosage and control of Ciprofloxacin are adjusted in different ways in order to achieve the best therapeutic results. In the case of Ciprofloxacin the usual effective dosage of the medication is around 2 grams every 2 to 4 hours as well as it may be taken with a meal

Medication for viral infections:

• <>Ciprofloxacin can be used in the management of patients suffering from Herpes infections as it is effective in controlling the immune state ( defense) which is involved in the pathogenesis of the infection
• For infections such as herpes labialis, use of Ciprofloxacin is often used for a short time only to relieve the symptoms and to prevent the recurrence of the infection
the medication is usually taken orally with a meal to reduce the gastric irritation

Fungal infections and viruses:

• <>Ciprofloxacin can be used in the management of patients suffering from Herpes labialis as it is effective in controlling the immune state which is involved in the pathogenesis of the infection
• For infections such as herpes labialis, the medication can be used regularly as it is used in a short-term way and it is used well after a meal to reduce the irritation and reduce the risk of developing infection

• <>Use of Ciprofloxacin in patients suffering from connective tissue disorders (such as skin conditions) as it is a well-tolerated antibiotic
• Forussion
• Dosage: The dosage and control of ciprofloxacin are adjusted in different ways in order to achieve the best therapeutic results. In the case of ciprofloxacin the usual effective dosage is around 2 grams every 2 to 4 hours as well as it may be taken with a meal to reduce the gastric irritation. It may be taken with a meal to reduce the gastric irritation.

Objective:To compare the cost of Ciprofloxacin 500mg (Cipro) versus Ciprofloxacin 500mg tablets (Seroquel) in acute bacterial exacerbations of chronic sinusitis (AECI) and to compare the cost of Ciprofloxacin 500mg tablets (Cipro) versus Ciprofloxacin 500mg tablets (Seroquel) in acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis (AECB) according to the WHO-recommended guidelines. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) between January 2000 and July 2003. The study was conducted using standard data sources including the Web of Science, which was used to obtain the data, and was then analyzed using the software R 2.15.4.4. The analysis was performed using the package R 2.15.4.4. The cost was analyzed using the data. Results: The costs of Ciprofloxacin 500 mg/tablets (Cipro) versus Ciprofloxacin 500 mg tablets (Seroquel) were significantly lower in acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis (AECI) than in AECB. The average cost per 1000 treatment courses was about $0.15, while the average cost of the Ciprofloxacin 500 mg/tablets was $2.25. Cost per treatment course was not different between the two groups.

Table 1. Cost of Ciprofloxacin 500 mg tablets (Cipro) versus Ciprofloxacin 500 mg tablets (Seroquel) in acute bacterial exacerbations of chronic bronchitis (AECI) and acute exacerbation of chronic sinusitis (AECB).

Figure 1. Mean cost per 1000 treatment courses in acute bacterial exacerbations of chronic bronchitis (AECI) versus acute exacerbation of chronic sinusitis (AECB).a

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Figure 3. Mean cost per 1000 treatment courses in acute bacterial exacerbations of chronic bronchitis (AECI) versus acute exacerbation of sinusitis (AECB).c

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Indications

Treatment of bacterial infections of the lungs, nose, ear, bones and joints, skin and soft tissue, kidney, bladder, abdomen, and genitals caused by ciprofloxacin-susceptible organisms. Infections may include urinary tract infection, prostatitis, lower respiratory tract infection, otitis media (middle ear infection), sinusitis, skin, bone and joint infections, infectious diarrhea, typhoid fever, and gonorrhea.

Administration

May be taken with or without food. May be taken w/ meals to minimise GI discomfort. Do not take w/ antacids, Fe or dairy products.

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity to ciprofloxacin or other quinolones. History or risk of QT prolongation; known history of myasthenia gravis. Concomitant use with tizanidine.

Common side-effects

Vomiting, Stomach pain, Nausea, Diarrhea

Special Precaution

Patient with known or suspected CNS disorders, risk factors predisposing to seizures, or lower seizure threshold; history or risk factors for QT interval prolongation, torsades de pointes, uncorrected hypokalaemia/hypomagnesaemia, cardiac disease (e.g. heart failure, MI, bradycardia); positive family history of aneurysm disease, pre-existing aortic aneurysm or dissection and its risk factors (e.g. Marfan syndrome, vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, hypertension, peripheral atherosclerotic vascular disease); diabetes, previous tendon disorder (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis), G6PD deficiency. Renal and hepatic impairment. Elderly, children. Pregnancy and lactation.

Storage

Store between 20-25°C.

MedsGo Class

Quinolones

Use only on meds go.See Warnings and Side EffectsCiprofloxacin Tablets are an effective treatment against mites of the mites-tendency.Mites-tendency Associated Conditions:

QT Prolongation & Encephalopathy

Causes: Erectile dysfunction, dizziness, headache, and tachycardia.

The risk of QT prolongation is approximately 50% for patients with a history of seizures. Seizures are more common with mites of the tetracycline-resistantViral Encephalitis caused by theAddenbroovital Yellow Fever virus.

The risk of CNS depression is also approximately 25% for patients with a history of seizures. Seizures are also associated with increased cardiac events, including tachycardia, and significant increases in blood pressure and heart rate. The risk is also increased with use of mites of the mycoplasma infective placebo.

Pregnancy

Dairy and Feicity Contraindications:

Patients with CNS disorders and risk of pre-existing seizures should be advised to use mites of their own. Use only on meds.

Cigarette smoking may cause tardive dyskinesia, especially in elderly patients. Patients with a history of tardive dyskinesia are also at higher risk of developing this side-effect. Information on avoidant patients should be taken with meds clearance.

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Treatment of bacterial infections of the respiratory tract, urinary tract and ears with ciprofloxacin-susceptible organisms is not recommended.See also Notes and Contraindications

QT Prolonging and Encephalopathy

General Description

Quinolones are an effective quinolone antibiotic. They are used in the treatment of a variety of bacterial infections, including those caused by the common cold, flu, cold sores (e.g. flu-like illness), and respiratory tract infections. Ciprofloxacin is an effective broad-spectrum antibiotic.

Ciprofloxacin is used in the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections, including respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections (UTIs), skin infections, bone and joint infections, gonorrhea, chlamydia, gonorrhea, gynocomandimastia, and others. It is also used in the treatment of anthrax exposure. Ciprofloxacin belongs to a class of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones. It works by inhibiting the growth of bacteria.

Ciprofloxacin is commonly used to treat severe bacterial infections. It may be used in combination with other antibiotics to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Ciprofloxacin may also be used to treat anthrax exposure. Ciprofloxacin should be taken with food or milk to prevent stomach upset.

The most common side effects of Ciprofloxacin include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and anorexia. In some cases, Ciprofloxacin may cause other symptoms, such as rash, fever, and swollen lymph nodes. In rare cases, Ciprofloxacin may cause anemia (anemia that may affect the red blood cells), which can be serious.