IIMPORTANT NOTE: What should my health
care professional know before I take Cipro 250mg?
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 250mg,
other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives;
pregnant or trying to get pregnant; breast-feeding
CIPROFLOXACIN (Cipro 250mg) - ORAL
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Cipro 250mg ®,
CIPROXIN 250 mg
USES: Cipro 250mg 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 250mg?
Take tablets by mouth. Follow the directions
on the prescription label. Swallow Cipro 250mg
tablets whole with a full glass of water. Although
this medicine can be taken with meals, it is
best to take Cipro 250mg 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 250mg may be taken two hours before
or six hours after taking these products. Cipro
250mg 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 250mg? 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 250mg. 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 250mg?; 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.
If overdose is suspected please contact your
local poison control center by calling 1-800-222-1222 or
by locating it amoungst those listed here -
American
Association of Poison Control Centers
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 250mg 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
of Cipro 250mg (Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride)
:
Cipro
250mg (Ciprofloxacin): Use by Pregnant and
Lactating Women
Questions
and Answers about Anthrax Prevention and Treatment
Cipro
Home Page
Cipro-XR
Home Page
DrugDigest:
Ciprofloxacin - Drugs Vitamins - Drug Library
- Photo's :
