Ciprolife belongs to a group of medicines called antibiotics.
This medicine is used to treat bacterial infections, including pneumonia, skin and bone infections, urinary tract infections and infections of the stomach and intestines (colonitis).
Ciprolife may also be used for the treatment of certain other viral infections, including the common cold, what caused them, and other infections. Ciprolife may also be used to treat infections that are already active on your body.
Use this medicine only as a sole medicine for pulmonary infections, skin and bone infections, urinary tract infections and infections of the lungs (kidney infections), and other infections.
It is not recommended to use this medicine if you are also taking a medicine to prevent blood clots, or if you develop blood clots in the past few months.
It is not recommended to take this medicine more often than prescribed by your doctor.
You should contact your doctor and/or your doctor and/or your specific circumstances about the symptoms of the infections you are receiving treatment for and your health history when your infection appears more severe.
If your infection appears to be getting worse during treatment and for any reason, your body may not be working as well.
Your symptoms should be easily recognised when your doctor appears.
This medicine is not recommended for you to use whilst you are taking other treatment for your infection.
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Ciprolife may also be used for certain other viral infections, including the common cold, what caused them, and other infections. Ciprolife may also be used to treat infections of the stomach and intestines (colonitis).
Use this medicine as long as your doctor instructions.
If you forget a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Do not double dose to catch up.
Use this medicine regularly to get the most benefit from it. If you stop receiving it, you may get a black tinge to your vision.
Dosing of Ciprolife may be changing when taken with certain other medicines. This is not recommended for use while you are taking Ciprolife.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions about why this medicine has been prescribed for you.
Your doctor may have prescribed this medicine for another reason.
This medicine should not be used in conjunction with any other medications when receiving treatment for a bacterial infection.
Before using this medicine, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to any medicine containing nitroimidazole, any other antifungal, fluconazole, ketoconazole antifungal, other macrolide antibiotics, cimetidine or ranitidine medicines, any other medications or herbal products you may be taking. This may also include any other supplements or treatments you may suffer from health history problems. Do not start or stop taking this medicine without your doctor's recommendation.
Do not share this medicine with others unless your doctor has told you to.
Do not give this medicine to anyone else, even if they have the same condition as you.
Ciprolife may be affected by other medicines, diseases, excessive alcohol or drug intake, colds or allergies, smoking, allergies, or if you are over 60 years and have an infection or condition.
Ciprolife may also cause other medicines to affect how well Ciprolife works. This is not a complete list of medicines and conditions this medicine may affect.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines, including any that you get without a prescription from your pharmacy, including beta-blockers (including suppositories), medicines you take while you are taking Ciprolife, some medicines, herbal supplements, and medicine for blood pressure, migraine headaches and the like. Do not take Ciprolife without a doctor's advice.
Ciprolife may affect your results of the blood test shown in your blood. If you have symptoms of low blood pressure (e.g. dizziness and lightheadedness), dizziness or fainting after taking Ciprolife, do not drive, use machinery or carry heavy machinery until you know how this medicine affects you. Get medical help right away if you have symptoms of fluid retention such as swollen ankles and feet.
Ciprofloxacin is used to treat or prevent certain infections caused by bacteria. It is prescribed for the treatment of pneumonia, gonorrhoea (a sexually transmitted disease), typhoid fever (a serious infection that is common in developing countries), infectious diarrhoea (infections that cause severe diarrhoea), and infections of the skin, bone, joint, abdomen (stomach area), and prostate (male reproductive gland).
Ciprofloxacin contains an antibiotic, 'Ciprofloxacin', which is bactericidal in nature and works by killing bacteria that cause infections. It prevents the division of bacterial cells. It also inhibits the repair of bacterial cells. Altogether, it kills the bacteria.
Ciprofloxacin should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. In some cases, you may experience nausea, diarrhoea, abnormal liver function tests, vomiting, and rash. Most of these side effects of Ciprofloxacin do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
It is not advisable to stop this medicine suddenly to avoid unpleasant side effects. Inform your doctor if you have any lung disease, muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis), sleeping disorder or difficulty in sleeping (sleep apnoea), severe liver disease, or problem with alcohol or other prescription recreational drugs. Inform your doctor if you are planning to get pregnant, are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you experience any symptoms of an allergic reaction such as rashes, itching, swelling, shortness of breath, etc. you should contact a doctor immediately.
You may experience certain side effects while taking Ciprofloxacin. These can be easily managed by talking with a doctor or opting for a different medicine.You should not stop taking Ciprofloxacin if you reason from indigestion, diarrhoea, etc. Inform a doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to Ciprofloxacin or any other antibiotics, medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives. Inform a doctor or a pharmacist if you are planning to use any other medicines, eating disorders, etc. Inform a doctor or a pharmacist if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you experience any unusual muscle or joint pain after taking Ciprofloxacin, you should contact a doctor or a pharmacist.
Ciprofloxacin can cause various side effects. However, they are usually mild and not serious. Therefore, do not take Ciprofloxacin and inform any doctor or health professional about any side effects. In case you experience any unusual symptoms while taking Ciprofloxacin contact a doctor immediately.
Side effects of CiprofloxacinThe most common side effects of Ciprofloxacin are nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting, and rash. In some rare cases, Ciprofloxacin can cause serious side effects such as liver damage and kidney problems. Therefore, do not take Ciprofloxacin with any of the medicines mentioned above. It is important to inform any doctor or health professional about any of the medicines mentioned above. In case you experience any unusual symptoms while taking Ciprofloxacin, you should contact a doctor and a medical professional immediately.
Ciprofloxacin is used in the treatment of various bacterial infections such as pharyngitis, tonsillitis, pneumonia, sinusitis, ear infections, urinary tract infections, genital tract infections, stomach infections, infections of bones and joints and skin and soft tissue infections. It can also be used in the management of patients with anthrax inhalation exposure.
Ciprofloxacin: Fluoroquinolone antibiotics
Ciprofloxacinworks by blocking the actions of certain bacterial proteins (such as DNA gyrase, topoisomerase IV) which is essential for the bacteria to survive. As a result, it destroys the susceptible bacteria and prevent their further growth and multiplication within the body which helps in reducing the severity of the infection.
Consult your doctor if you experience:
Ciprofloxacin can be taken with or without food. However, if you do take it with a meal it is better to take it at a fixed time. So, if you take it at the same time every day, it may help you to remember to take it. Also, take it at the same time each day as directed by your doctor. Please speak to your doctor if you do not feel better or if your doctor says 'better' or 'not better'.
Ciprofloxacin is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age and should be used within the first 48 hours of taking a drug that acts within the past 6 months only. Ciprofloxacin can be used in this group only if the benefits outweigh the risk. Take it at the same time every day as directed by your doctor. Please speak to your doctor if you take it too early (24 hours before or 24 hours after you take a drug) or take it with other drugs (prescription or non-prescription) that could interact with ciprofloxacin. Please speak to your doctor if you are not sure about what to do.
Antibiotic prophylaxis is a crucial aspect of antimicrobial stewardship (‘‘statute of prohibition’’), particularly for patients who are susceptible to multidrug-resistant (MDR) pathogens. We aimed to assess whether ciprofloxacin, a broad-spectrum antibiotic, is associated with a reduced risk of hospitalization for MDR isolates of Cipro, Campylobacter, Escherichia coli, and Klebsiella pneumoniae when compared with a control group (N=1438) that did not receive ciprofloxacin. This prospective study included participants who received ciprofloxacin, the control group.
The study was conducted at the University Hospital of Wrocław (Wrocław) between 2015 and 2018. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either ciprofloxacin (Cipro, Bayer, Poland) or a placebo (N=1438) group. The study was conducted according to the Declaration of Helsinki and the ethical committee of Wrocław. The participants in the ciprofloxacin group received ciprofloxacin 1 g twice a day. The control group received a single dose of the placebo. The study protocol was approved by the institutional research ethics committee of Wrocław (Wrocław, Poland). Patients in the ciprofloxacin group were excluded from the study due to pregnancy, intolerance to ciprofloxacin, or other contraindications to ciprofloxacin. Blood and urine specimens were collected for bacterial culture and ciprofloxacin susceptibility testing.
The median age in the ciprofloxacin group was 57 (range 23-73) years, with a female ratio of 3.08:1. The mean duration of CIP treatment in the ciprofloxacin group was significantly longer than in the control group, with a median duration of 3.8 (range 1.4-8.6) days. The mean duration of treatment with ciprofloxacin was longer in the ciprofloxacin group than in the control group, with a median duration of 5.2 (range 2.5-8.7) days. The ciprofloxacin group had a significantly higher rate of MDR infection (33.6%) than the control group (17.2%) (P=0.0007). The ciprofloxacin group did not experience a significantly lower rate of hospitalization for MDR isolates of Cipro (6.2%) than the control group (2.8%) (P=0.16).
This study revealed a reduced risk of hospitalization for MDR infections in ciprofloxacin-treated participants. The ciprofloxacin-treated group demonstrated a similar rate of MDR infection, although this may be due to a higher number of CIP cases in the ciprofloxacin group. The lower rate of hospitalization for MDR infections in the ciprofloxacin group suggests a protective effect of ciprofloxacin on infection in the context of MDR.
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