Ciprofloxacin works to injure the bacteria and fight the infection. Ciprofloxacin is effective in the treatment of the following infections when caused by susceptible bacteria: Urinary tract infections; acute uncomplicated cystitis in females; chronic bacterial prostatitis; lower respiratory tract infections; acute sinusitis; skin and skin structure infections; bone and joint infections; complicated intra-abdominal infections; infectious diarrhea; uncomplicated cervical and urethra gonorrhea.
Crush the tablet and mix with water. Flush the feeding tube before and after medicine is given. You have to drink plenty of noncaffeine-containing liquid every day unless told to drink less liquid by healthcare provider. Limit your caffeine and chocolate intake. Use with this medicine may cause nervousness, shakiness, and fast heartbeat.
The most common side effects reported in the 100 mg Ciprofloxacin tablets clinical trials were headache, vaginal yeast infections, nausea, abdominal pain, dizziness, vaginitis and diarrhea. Therefore, it is important that your doctor monitor your condition on a regular basis. Cipro can cause increased pressure within the brain. Convulsions have been reported in people receiving the drug. If you experience a seizure or convulsion, notify your doctor immediately. This medication may stimulate the central nervous system, which may lead to tremors, restlessness, light-headedness, confusion, depression, and hallucinations.
The following medications contain Ciprofloxacin: Cetraxal, Ciloxan, Cipro, Ciproflox.