Cipro®

(ciprofloxacin hydrochloride) Tablets  and (ciprofloxacin) Oral Suspension

Cipro Description

brand name: Cipro;
drug class: fluoroquinolone antiinfective;
action: a broad-spectrum bactericidal agent that inhibits enzyme deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) gyrase needed for replication of DNA;
uses: adult urinary tract infection, uncomplicated gonorrhea, typhoid fever; effective against some periodontal organisms.

Cipro is an antibiotic in a group of drugs called fluoroquinolones. It fights bacteria in the body. It works by stopping the production of essential proteins needed by the bacteria to survive.

Cipro is used to treat different types of bacterial infections. It may also be used to prevent or slow anthrax after exposure.

Cipro Dosages

CIPRO film-coated tablets are available in 250 mg, 500 mg and 750 mg (ciprofloxacin equivalent) strengths. Ciprofloxacin tablets are white to slightly yellowish.

In the recently published UK national guidelines on sexually transmitted infections and closely related conditions  ciprofloxacin 500 mg orally as a single dose has been recommended for uncomplicated anogenital infection due to Neisseria gonorrhoeae in adults. However, some studies have shown that an oral dose of 250 mg of ciprofloxacin is an effective treatment for uncomplicated gonorrhoea.

A single oral dose of 100 mg ciprofloxacin has been reported to be effective in eradicating uncomplicated urethral gonorrhoea in men.  In our study a single oral dose of 250 mg of ciprofloxacin was found to be effective for treating uncomplicated gonococcal urethritis and cervicitis. However, consideration may be given to a higher dose of ciprofloxacin or other alternatives when the infection may have been acquired in locations where resistant strains are endemic.

Cipro Side Effects

•    upset stomach (mild)
•    diarrhea (mild)
•    vomiting
•    stomach pain
•    headache
•    restlessness
•    change in sense of taste
•    increased sensitivity of skin to sunlight
•    blistering of skin
•    sensation of skin burning
•    skin itching, rash, redness, or swelling

Cipro XR

Contains ciprofloxacin, a synthetic broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent for oral administration.

Cipro Uses

This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Ciprofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for virus infections (e.g., common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.