IIMPORTANT NOTE: What should
my health care professional know before I take
Cipro-XR 500mg? They need to know if you have any
of these conditions:; dehydration; kidney disease;
liver disease; seizures (convulsions); stomach
problems (especially colitis); an unusual or allergic
reaction to Cipro-XR 500mg, other medicines, foods,
dyes, or preservatives; pregnant or trying to get
pregnant; breast-feeding
CIPROFLOXACIN (Cipro-XR 500mg) - ORAL
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Cipro-XR 500mg ®
USES: Cipro-XR 500mg treats many kinds
of infections of the skin, bone, stomach, brain,
blood, lungs, ear, and urinary tract. It also treats
certain sexually transmitted diseases.
HOW TO USE: How should I take Cipro-XR 500mg?
Take tablets by mouth. Follow the directions on
the prescription label. Swallow Cipro-XR 500mg
tablets whole with a full glass of water. Although
this medicine can be taken with meals, it is best
to take Cipro-XR 500mg on an empty stomach. One
hour before or two hours after meals is the preferred
time. Do not take with magnesium/aluminum antacids,
sucralfate, Videx® (didanosine) chewable/buffered
tablets or pediatric powder, or with other products
containing calcium, iron or zinc. Cipro-XR 500mg
may be taken two hours before or six hours after
taking these products. Cipro-XR 500mg should not
be taken with dairy products (such as milk or yogurt)
or calcium-fortified juices alone; however, ciprofloxacin
may be taken with a meal that contains these products.
Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take
your medicine more often than directed. Finish
the full course prescribed by your prescriber or
health care professional even if you think your
condition is better. Do not stop taking except
on your prescriber's advice.
SIDE EFFECTS: What side effects may I notice
from taking Cipro-XR 500mg? Side effects that you
should report to your prescriber or health care
professional as soon as possible:; difficulty breathing;
fever; hallucinations; increased sensitivity to
the sun or ultraviolet light; irregular heartbeat,
palpitations or chest pain; joint, muscle or tendon
pain; nervousness, excitability, restlessness;
reduced amount of urine; severe or watery diarrhea;
skin rash, itching; seizures (convulsions); swelling
of the face or neck; vomiting Side effects that
usually do not require medical attention (report
to your prescriber or health care professional
if they continue or are bothersome):; diarrhea;
difficulty sleeping; dizziness, drowsiness; headache;
nausea; stomach upset
PRECAUTIONS: Make sure you stay well hydrated
while taking Cipro-XR 500mg. Drink several glasses
of water a day. This helps to prevent crystals
of the drug from developing in your urine. Cut
down on drinks that contain caffeine. Ciprofloxacin
can increase the stimulant effects of caffeine
and cause heart, breathing and other problems.
Keep out of the sun, or wear protective clothing
outdoors and use a sunscreen. Do not use sun lamps
or sun tanning beds or booths. You may get drowsy
or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything
that needs mental alertness until you know how
ciprofloxacin affects you. To reduce the risk of
dizzy or fainting spells, do not sit or stand up
quickly, especially if you are an older patient.
Antacids can make ciprofloxacin ineffective. If
you get an upset stomach and want to take an antacid,
make sure there is an interval of at least 2 hours
since you last took ciprofloxacin, or 6 hours before
your next dose. Iron and zinc preparations can
also make ciprofloxacin ineffective. Do not take
multivitamins at the same time you take your ciprofloxacin
tablets. If you notice pain or swelling of a tendon
or around a joint, stop taking ciprofloxacin. Call
your healthcare provider. Rest the affected area.
Do not exercise or take ciprofloxacin until your
healthcare provider tells you to do so. If you
are going to have surgery, tell your prescriber
or health care professional that you are taking
ciprofloxacin.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: What drug(s) may interact
with Cipro-XR 500mg?; acetazolamide; aluminum salts;
antacids; caffeine; calcium salts; citric acid;
potassium citrate; sodium citrate products; didanosine,
ddI; iron supplements; magnesium salts; manganese;
medicines for diabetes; methazolamide; multivitamins
containing calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese,
or zinc; mexiletine; NSAIDs such as Advil®,
Aleve®, ibuprofen, Motrin®, naproxen; phenytoin;
probenecid; sodium bicarbonate; sucralfate; theophylline;
ursodiol; warfarin; zinc salts Tell your prescriber
or health care professional about all other medicines
you are taking, including nonprescription medicines,
nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also
tell your prescriber or health care professional
if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine
or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal
drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works.
Check with your health care professional before
stopping or starting any of your medicines.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact
your local poison control center or emergency room
immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include restlessness,
fever, fast breathing, dizziness, confusion, hallucinations,
panic or paranoid, drowsiness, convulsions, unconsciousness,
unusually fast or slow heart beat, headache, nausea/vomiting,
diarrhea, stomach pain, pale or flushing, chest
pain, sweating, muscle weakness, agitation, large
pupils, or delusions.
NOTES: Tell your prescriber or health care
professional about all other medicines you are
taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional
supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your
prescriber or health care professional if you are
a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol,
if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These
may affect the way your medicine works. Check with
your health care professional before stopping or
starting any of your medicines.
MISSED DOSE: What if I miss a dose? If you
miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it
is almost time for your next dose, take only that
dose. Do not take double or extra doses. This medication
should be taken at regular intervals.
STORAGE: Store Cipro-XR 500mg at room temperature
between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees
F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration
date.
Detailed Information on the usages
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