UsesPneumonia Urinary tract Skin, bones and joint infections It is also used to treat gastrointestinal infections
Mechanism of ActionCiprofloxacin inhibits bacterial reproduction by inhibiting DNA formation, thereby killing the bacteria
DosageAdult- Oral- The recommended dose range is 250 to 750 mg/day in divided doses
Side EffectsNausea, diarrhea, abnormal liver function tests, vomiting and rash Headache, abdominal pain or discomfort, foot pain, pain in the extremities and injection site reaction Palpitations, fainting, high or low blood pressure, chest pain, heart attack, fast heart rate and inflammation of vein Restlessness, dizziness, lightheadedness, sleeplessness, nightmares, hallucinations, manic reaction, irritability, tremor, incoordination, seizures, lethargy, drowsiness, weakness, uneasiness, loss of appetite, phobia, depersonalization, depression, tingling, abnormal gait,convulsion,paranoia and toxic psychosis Throat pain, mouth infection, difficulty in swallowing, intestinal perforation, gastrointestinal bleeding, jaundice and liver inflammation Swollen glands Join or back pain, joint stiffness and neck or chest pain Kidney inflammation/failure, urinary retention, urethral bleeding, vaginal inflammation and breast pain Difficulty in breathing, nosebleed, throat pain, cough, asthma and lung swelling Allergic reactions, itching, hives, photosensitivity, flushing, fever, chills, swelling of the face, neck, lips, eye or hands, pigmentation, redness of the skin and increased sweating Blurred vision, disturbed vision, decreased visual acuity, double vision, eye pain, ringing in the ear, hearing loss and bad taste
Warnings/PrecautionsDo not eat or drink any dairy products (such as milk or yogurt) or drinks with added calcium (e.g. calcium-fortified orange juice) when you take the tablets You should take your tablets 1-2 hours before or at least 4 hours after such products Do not drive because you may feel less alert while being treated with ciprofloxacin Avoid exposure to strong sunlight, or artificial UV light such as sunbeds when taking ciprofloxacin Stop taking this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have sudden pain, swelling, bruising, tenderness, stiffness, or movement problems in any of your joints