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Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria. Ciprofloxacin is also used to prevent or treat anthrax in people who may have been exposed to anthrax germs in the air. Ciprofloxacin is in a class of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones. It works by killing bacteria. Antibiotics will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.

How

After you use one or more doses of ciprofloxacin injection, your doctor may tell you to start taking ciprofloxacin tablets or liquid by mouth instead of using ciprofloxacin injection. Make sure you understand and follow your doctor's directions.

Side Effects

nausea

vomiting

stomach pain

indigestion

diarrhea

headache

nervousness

restlessness

feelings of not trusting others or feeling that others want to hurt you

difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep

nightmares

irritation, pain, tenderness, redness, warmth, or swelling at the injection spot

Ciprofloxacin may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while using this medication.

Precautions

Before using ciprofloxacin injection,

tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic or have had a severe reaction to ciprofloxacin;or any other quinolone or fluoroquinolone antibiotics such as gatifloxacin (Tequin) (not available in the U.S.), gemifloxacin (Factive), levofloxacin (Levaquin), lomefloxacin (Maxaquin), moxifloxacin (Avelox), nalidixic acid (NegGram), norfloxacin (Noroxin), and ofloxacin (Floxin); or if you are allergic to any other medications.

tell your doctor if you are taking tizanidine (Zanaflex). Your doctor will probably tell you not take ciprofloxacin while you are taking this medication.

tell your doctor and pharmacist what other prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention any of the following: acetazolamide (Diamox); anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin); brinzolamide (Azopt); caffeine or medications that contain caffeine (NoDoz, Vivarin, others); cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune); dorzolamide (Trusopt); glyburide (DiaBeta, Glucovance, Micronase, others); medications for diarrhea, such as dicyclomine (Bentyl), diphenoxylate (Lomotil), and loperamide (Immodium); methazolamide; methotrexate (Rheumatrex, Trexall); nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn); oral steroids such as dexamethasone (Decadron, Dexone), methylprednisolone (Medrol), and prednisone (Deltasone); phenytoin (Dilantin, Phenytek); potassium citrate and citric acid (Cytra-K, Polycitra-K); probenecid (Benemid); sodium bicarbonate (Soda Mint, baking soda); sodium citrate and citric acid (Bicitra, Oracit, Shohl's Solution); or theophylline (Theobid, Theo-Dur), Slo-bid, others).Many other medications may also interact with ciprofloxacin, so be sure to tell your doctor about all the medications you are taking, even those that do not appear on this list. Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.

tell your doctor if you have or have ever had arthritis or other joint disease, cerebral palsy (CP, a condition of abnormal muscle or motor function), dementia (a condition associated with memory loss and personality changes), recent head injury, seizures, stroke or ministroke, or kidney or liver disease.

tell your doctor if you have ever had tendonitis (swelling or tearing of the fiber that connects a bone to a muscle) and if you participate in regular athletic activity. There is a risk that you will develop tendonitis while you are using ciprofloxacin, especially if you are also taking steroid medications. If you experience symptoms of tendonitis, such as pain, swelling, tenderness, stiffness, or difficulty in moving a muscle, stop taking ciprofloxacin, rest, and call your doctor immediately.

tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while using ciprofloxacin, call your doctor.

if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are being treated with ciprofloxacin.

if you are having a radiologic test (X-ray, CT scan) that involves dye, tell the doctor or health care professional that you are using ciprofloxacin.

you should know that ciprofloxacin may make cause confusion, dizziness, lightheadedness, and tiredness. Do not drive a car or operate machinery or participate in activities requiring alertness or coordination until you know how this medication affects you.

plan to avoid unnecessary or prolonged exposure to sunlight or ultraviolet light (tanning beds) and to wear protective clothing, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Ciprofloxacin may make your skin sensitive to sunlight or ultraviolet light. If your skin becomes reddened, like a bad sunburn, stop using ciprofloxacin and call your doctor.

Overdose

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

What If I Forget

Infuse the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not infuse a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Storage

Keep your supplies in a clean, dry place out of the reach of children when you are not using them. Your health care provider will tell you how to throw away used needles, syringes, tubing, and containers to avoid accidental injury.

Dietary Restrictions

Make sure you drink plenty of water or other fluids every day while you are using ciprofloxacin.

Miscellaneous

It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.

Other Uses

This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

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