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Why is Cipro, Ciproxin and Ciprobay (Ciprofloxacin) prescribed?
Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic used to treat or prevent certain infections caused by bacteria. Ciprofloxacin is also used to treat or prevent anthrax in people who may have been exposed to anthrax germs in the air. Ciprofloxacin extended-release (long-acting) tablets are used only to treat certain types of urinary tract infections. Ciprofloxacin is in a class of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones. It works by killing bacteria.
How Taken
Use Cipro as directed by your doctor.
Check the label on the medicine for exact
dosing instructions.
Take Cipro by mouth with or without food.
The preferred dosing time is 2 hours after a
meal.
Take Cipro with a full glass of water (8
oz/240 mL). Drink several extra glasses of
water a day, unless otherwise directed by
your doctor.
If you also take any products containing
magnesium, aluminum, calcium, iron, or zinc
(eg, vitamins/minerals, antacids,
quinapril); didanosine; sucralfate; or
bismuth subsalicylate, do not take them
within 6 hours before or 2 hours after
taking Cipro . Check with your doctor if you
have questions.
If you also take sevelamer, do not take it
within 4 hours before or after taking Cipro
. Check with your doctor if you have
questions. Cipro works best if it is taken
at the same time each day.
To clear up your infection completely, take
Cipro for the full course of treatment. Keep
taking it even if you feel better in a few
days.
Avoid taking Cipro with milk or milk
products (such as yogurt or calcium-enriched
juice) by themselves. However, taking Cipro
as part of a full meal that contains milk or
milk products is permitted.
Drug Class and MechanismCipro is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to kill sensitive bacteria.
It works by stopping the production of
essential proteins needed by the bacteria to
survive.
Missed DoseDo not miss any doses. If you miss a dose of Cipro , take it as soon as
possible. If it is almost time for your next
dose, skip the missed dose and go back to
your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2
doses at once.
Storage Ciprofloxacin should be stored at below 86 degrees F.
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