Cipro (Generic)
Generic Cipro (Ciprofloxacin) is an antibiotic in a class of drugs called fluoroquinolones. Generic Cipro fights bacteria in the body and is used to treat various types of bacterial infections. Generic Cipro is one of Bayer Pharmaceuticals best-selling medications and you can order it here for a fraction of the price!
Cipro also marketed as:
Baycip, Ciloxan, Ciprofloxacin, Ciproxin, Proquin.
*Cipro® is a registered trademark of Bayer Pharmaceuticals.
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Generic Cipro is an antibiotic in a class of drugs called fluoroquinolones. This drug treats many kinds of infections of the skin, bone, stomach, brain, blood, lungs, ear, and the urinary tract. It also treats certain sexually transmitted diseases.
Take tablets orally. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Swallow Generic Cipro tablets whole with a full glass of water. Although this medicine can be taken with meals, its best to take Generic Cipro on an empty stomach. One hour before or two hours after meals is the preferred time.
Generic Cipro should not be taken with dairy products (such as milk or yogurt) or calcium-fortified juices alone; however, Generic Cipro may be taken with a meal that contains these products.
Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not stop taking Generic Cipro tablets, except if your prescriber's advices you to. Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine by children. Special care may be needed.
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; and 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; and stomach upset.
Inform your prescriber or health care professional if your symptoms do not improve in 2 to 3 days. Make sure you stay well hydrated while taking Generic Cipro. Drink several glasses of water a day. This helps to prevent crystals of the drug from developing in your urine.
Generic Cipro 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 Generic Cipro 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 Generic Cipro, or 6 hours before your next dose.
Iron and zinc preparations can also make Generic Cipro ineffective. Do not take multivitamins at the same time you take your Generic Cipro tablets. If you notice pain or swelling of a tendon or around a joint, stop taking Generic Cipro. Call your healthcare provider. Rest the affected area. If you are going to have surgery, inform your prescriber or health care professional that you are taking Generic Cipro.
Inform your prescriber or health care professional if you are taking/using;
- 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 . Inform 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.