This medication is a brand name for ciprofloxacin. It is a quinolone antibacterial medication used to treat infections caused by certain types of bacteria. Ciprofloxacin is the generic name. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the fluoroquinolone class. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria in your body. This medication is available in several forms, including tablets and capsules. It is used to treat infections of the ear, nose, throat, skin, and urinary tract, including urinary tract infections (UTIs). It can also be used to treat bacterial infections of the skin and soft tissue. It is a tetracycline antibiotic that works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, thereby killing the bacteria. This medication is also effective against anthrax.

In addition to ciprofloxacin, you may also be able to buy other antibiotics such as doxycycline, amoxicillin, or clindamycin for treating a variety of bacterial infections. The most common antibiotics that are used to treat infections include ciprofloxacin, doxycycline, amoxicillin, and amoxicillin. Ciprofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic, which is a quinolone antibiotic. It works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, thereby preventing the growth of bacteria in your body. Ciprofloxacin is available in several forms, including tablets and capsules. It is usually taken for a short period of time, and it is usually taken once daily, with or without food. The common side effects of ciprofloxacin include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach pain. It is also known as quinolone antibiotic. The side effects of ciprofloxacin can include the possibility of stomach irritation and an allergic reaction. However, the side effects of ciprofloxacin are generally mild and temporary. Ciprofloxacin may be used to treat infections caused by certain types of bacteria. It is a tetracycline antibiotic, which is an antibiotic. It works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, which helps to kill the bacteria that cause the infection.

In addition to ciprofloxacin, you may also be able to buy other antibiotics such as amoxicillin, clindamycin, and erythromycin for treating a variety of bacterial infections. The most common antibiotics that are used to treat infections include ciprofloxacin, doxycycline, amoxicillin, and clindamycin. Ciprofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic, which is a tetracycline antibiotic. Amoxicillin is a penicillin antibiotic that is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Amoxicillin is an antibiotic that is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It is a tetracycline antibiotic, which is a tetracycline antibiotic. It works by preventing the bacteria from producing proteins that are needed for their growth.

Description

Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic of the fluoroquinolone family that has been shown to treat a wide range of bacterial infections. It is particularly effective against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, such asPseudomonas aeruginosa,Staphylococcus aureus, andKlebsiella. Ciprofloxacin works by inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV enzymes, which ultimately leads to the death of the bacteria. The drug is typically given orally in the form of tablets and suspension, with or without food, and is taken for a period of 2 to 4 days.

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Benefits of Ciprofloxacin for Bacterial Vaginosis

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Uses of Ciprofloxacin for Bacterial Vaginosis

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It can also be used to treat certain types of infections caused by bacteria that can cause these conditions.

The use of Ciprofloxacin is also helpful for other bacterial infections.

How Ciprofloxacin Works

Ciprofloxacin works by targeting bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV enzymes, which in turn prevents DNA from being broken down and eventually leads to the death of the bacteria.

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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

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Ciprofloxacin can cause some side effects. The most common side effects are these are:

• headache, nausea, and diarrhea right away
• joint stiffness, pain, and inflammation
• tendinism (Jur ().

Serious side effects: more than 1 million patients in the UK suffer from severe side effects a year. They are usually not severe or go away after a while. If you think you have been taking an important drug (such as blood thinning medication or steroid) you may need medical advice. To put it in less serious terms:

• allergic reactions, especially at the eyes, skin, or respiratory system
• liver problems, especially after a week
• swelling and tenderness of the face, throat, or tongue
• nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting, stomach pain, back pain, muscle aches, pain, itching, redness, or swelling
• nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach pains
• vomiting

Inform your doctor straight away. Ciprofloxacin can be fatal if you take an extended course. The most common side effects are:

• headache, nausea, diarrhea, and dizziness

Ciprofloxacin Side Effects

Like any drug, Ciprofloxacin can cause some side effects.

• earache at the injection site
• diarrhoea
• sleepiness
• warmth, redness, or swelling
• nausea, stomach pain, heartburn,dizziness, and/or lightheadedness

Contact the doctor straight away.

Ciprofloxacin belongs to a group of medicines called antibiotics. Ciprofloxacin is used for the treatment of different infections caused by bacteria, including those that are sensitive to metronidazole, and certain viruses (such as cytomegalovirus disease and infections of the lungs, nose, ear, throat, skin, urinary tract, and nasal sinuses) as well as for the treatment of some other viral infections (such as herpes simplex and herpes zoster).

Ciprofloxacin is also used to treat a wide variety of infections caused by ehrlichia, salmonellosis, avian typhimizing fever (enteric fever), and intestinal dyscrasia. Ciprofloxacin may also be used for the treatment of urinary tract, skin, as well as other infections. Ciprofloxacin may be used for the treatment of other infections as determined by your doctor.

You should not take Ciprofloxacin if you are allergic to Ciprofloxacin or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant.

This medicine may cause weakness and seizures. Do not use if you have kidney or liver problems. Ciprofloxacin may cause mild skin irritation or rash. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding or using any other medicines.

Ciprofloxacin may be used only to treat viral infections.

Do not take Ciprofloxacin if you are taking metronidazole (Flagyl) or if you have any allergies to any of the other ingredients of this medicine (see Side Effects). Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or intend to become pregnant.

Ciprofloxacin may also be used to prevent bladder cancer. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding or using any other medicine. If you are taking any of the other medicines, including those that you get from the pharmacy, tell your doctor before you take Ciprofloxacin.

Read the Patient Information Leaflet

If you experience any of the following signs of skin irritation or rash, stop taking Ciprofloxacin and seek medical attention: rash; itching, redness, swelling, severe dizziness or nausea; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual skin rash with blistering; severe blisters or ulcers.

You should stop taking Ciprofloxacin immediately and consult your doctor if you experience severe side effects, such as:

• skin rash with blistering and blisters;
• severe dizziness or fainting;
• loss of consciousness;
• unusually weak or tired;
• rapid heartbeats;
• unusually fast or pounding heart;
• fever;
• symptoms of blood clots include chest pain, weakness, dizziness, and seizures;
• symptoms of kidney problems include loss of appetite and inability to urinate;
• symptoms of liver problems include loss of appetite and stomach pain;
• symptoms of bacterial infections such as urinary tract infections and bronchitis (stools);
• symptoms of fungal infections such as vaginal yeast infections and vaginal thrush (oral candidiasis);
• symptoms of yeast infections include vaginal yeast infections, vaginal thrush, and skin candidiasis.

Take your medicine with a meal: dairy or soy products (especially soy products); or without: take it in the morning or at the same time every day. The dose of Ciprofloxacin may need to be adjusted depending on the severity of the infection and your age. Follow the directions on your prescription label. Do not take your medicine more often than directed.

Product description

Product name:Ciprofloxacin 500mg

Company name:

DIN:02247907

Status:Marketed

Status date:2020-10-27

Active ingredient(s)	Strength
Ciprofloxacin (500mg)	500mg

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