Medication Categories
Cipro
Benefits
Can treat a wide range of infections, including infections of the lungs, skin, airways, bones and urinary tract
Takes effect only 1-4 hours after consumption
Low rate of post-treatment carriage
May be used to prevent or slow down Anthrax infection after exposure
One of the most popular anti-bacterial prescription drugs worldwide
How to use
Cipro XR (Ciprofloxacin) should be taken orally, twice a day (morning and evening). It can be taken with or without food, as directed by your doctor. Unless told otherwise by your doctor, you should drink lots of fluid while taking this medication. Cipro XR (Ciprofloxacin) should not be taken with dairy products or calcium-enriched juice, as they could make the medication less effective. However, you can take Cipro XR (Ciprofloxacin) with dairy products as part of a meal, since food will help prevent the drug from binding to calcium.
Overdose
If you suspect an overdose of Cipro XR (Ciprofloxacin), contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Missed dose
If you missed a dose, take the medication as soon as you remember. However, if it is near the time of your next dose, then skip your missed dose and resume your normal schedule. Do not attempt to double up a dosage.
Notes
While taking Cipro XR (Ciprofloxacin), you may feel dizzy or lightheaded or actually faint when getting up from a lying or sitting position. If getting up slowly doesn't help or if this problem continues, notify your doctor.
Storage
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C), away from light and moisture. KEEP THIS AND ALL MEDICATIONS OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Important note
The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed that the taking of this medication is safe, appropriate or effective for you.
Side effects of Cipro XR (Ciprofloxacin) may include:
Upset stomach
Loss of appetite
Diarrhea
Nausea
Headache
Vision changes or dizziness
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:
Sunburn-like skin reaction
Contact your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but serious side effects occur:
Seizures
Mental or mood changes
Numbness or tingling of the hands or feet
Hearing loss
Easy bruising or bleeding
Persistent sore throat or fever
Irregular heartbeat
Chest pain
Stomach pain
Yellowing eyes and skin
Dark urine
Unusual change in the amount of urine
Unusual fatigue
This medication may rarely cause tendon damage. Should this happen, stop taking Cipro XR (Ciprofloxacin) and contact your doctor immediately.
Precautions
Tell your doctor about any allergies you have or if you suffer from a heart rhythm disorder. Talk your doctor about your medical history, especially of:
History of allergic reaction to an antibiotic
Joint problems
Myasthenia gravis
Kidney or liver disease
Epilepsy or seizures
Diabetes
Low levels of potassium in your blood (hypokalemia)
A personal or family history of "Long QT syndrome."
Avoid prolonged sun exposure, tanning booths or sunlamps, as Cipro XR (Ciprofloxacin) makes your skin more sensitive and therefore more prone to sunburn. Use sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors.
Cipro XR (Ciprofloxacin) is classed by the FDA as Pregnancy Category C. This means that it is not yet known whether Cipro XR (Ciprofloxacin) is harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor immediately if you are pregnant or become pregnant during the treatment. Cipro XR (Ciprofloxacin) passes into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breastfeeding a baby.
Drug Interactions
Before using Cipro XR (Ciprofloxacin) inform your doctor of any medication you are taking especially:
Clozapine
Corticosteroids
Cyclosporine
Glyburide
Methotrexate
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Phenytoin
Probenecid
Ropinirole
Theophylline
Live vaccines
Warfarin
Phenothiazines
Tricyclic antidepressants
Isoniazid
Theophylline
This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with ciprofloxacin. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.