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Ciprofloxacin is a medication which belongs to the class of drug known as fluoroquinolones. This medication is used to kill the bacterial present in the body which causes harmful infection. This medication is also used for the prevention and slowing down the anthrax after it is been exposed. This medication works by blocking the DNA bacterial replication which binds to the enzyme known as DNA gyrase. This medication is effective against Enterobacteriaceae, Vibrio, Haemophilus influenza, Haemophilus ducreyi, Neisseria gonorrhoeae (widespread resistance to ciprofloxacin limits its usefulness in treating N. gonorrhea infections), Neisseria meningitides, Moraxella catarrhalis, Brucella, Campylobacter, Mycobacterium intracellulare, Legionella sp, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Bacillus anthracis, Escherichia coli
Ciprofloxacin Dosage
This liquid form of this mediation should be measure with a medical measuring device so as to avoid over dose. Shake the liquid form well at least for 15second so that the medication can mix properly. Do not crush or chew the tablet form of this medication it should be swallowed whole. The patient can take this medication after having food or before having food. Online Ciprofloxcin 250mg should not be taken along with the combination drink like milk, yogurt or juice that contains calcium fortified. Online Ciprofloxcin should be taken with full glass of water. Drink extra glass of water while taking this medication.
Side effects of Ciprofloxacin
All medicines can have side effects. Sometimes they are serious, most of the time they are not.
If while undergoing treatment with Ciprofloxacin you experience any Ciprofloxacin side-effects or symptoms which may be due to Ciprofloxacin (whether or not it is mentioned below) please inform your doctor or pharmacist as early as possible. You may need medical treatment if you experience some of the side effects. The most common side effects reported are:
dizzy, unconsciousness, increase or decrease of heart beat rate, pain or swelling of joints , diarrhea problem, nervousness, hallucinations, depression, change of behavior, seizure , change of skin color into yellow, change of urine color into dark, fever, weak feeling, uneven urine problem, bruising or bleeding, numbness, pricking, throat soreness and headache
Things to be careful of:
Tell your doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible if you do not feel well or have an unwanted side effect while you are using Ciprofloxacin.
Other Information
If you have any further questions on your Ciprofloxacin treatment, or are unsure of any of the above information, please see your doctor or dispensing pharmacist who will be able to assist you.
BEFORE YOU USE CIPROFLOXACIN
All medicines have benefits and risks. Your doctor has thought about the benefits of you using Ciprofloxacin and the risks that may be involved.
You must tell your doctor if:
you have are taking antacids containing calcium, magnesium or aluminum (such as Tums, Mylanta, or Rolaids)
you have are ulcer medicine sucralfate (Carafate)
you are taking didanosine (Videx) powder or chewable tablets
you are taking vitamin or mineral supplements that contain calcium, iron and zinc
you have prior record of allergic reaction to the antibiotic
you have joints disorder
you have myasthenia gravis
you have liver and kidney disorder
you have a problem of epilepsy
you have low level of potassium
you have diabetes problem
you have a herediatery problem of Long QT syndrome
