Cipro
Bacterial infections have become a concern for both physicians and patients, especially infections caused by certain difficult-to-treat bacteria. Take aim at these pathogens with Cipro (ciprofloxacin HCl) Tablets, an oral antibiotic effective against a broad range of bacteria.
The safety and efficacy of Cipro have been proven in patients all over the world. In over 280 million patient uses worldwide, people have fought back with Cipro. Now you can too.
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Important Safety Considerations
Serious and fatal reactions have been reported in patients receiving concurrent administration of ciprofloxacin and theophylline. Monitor theophylline levels if concurrent administration cannot be avoided.
The safety and effectiveness of ciprofloxacin in children and adolescents less than 18 years of age, except for inhalational anthrax (post-exposure), pregnant women and lactating women have not been established.
Ciprofloxacin is contraindicated in persons with a history of hypersensitivity to ciprofloxacin or any member of the quinolone class of antimicrobial agents. Ciprofloxacin should be discontinued at the first sign of an allergic reaction.
Most frequently reported adverse events (>1%) without regard to drug relationship were:
Cipro Tablets and Oral Suspension: nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain/discomfort, headache, rash, restlessness.
Cipro I.V.: nausea, diarrhea, CNS disturbance, local I.V. site reactions, abnormailties of hepatic enzymes, eosinophilia, headache, rash, restlessness.
Antacids containing magnesium, aluminum or calcium, or other products containing metal cations should be taken 2 hours after or 6 hours before oral administration of Cipro.
