Cipro XR Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information

Cipro XR side effects are nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Less common Cipro XR side effects are abdominal pain, headache, rash, restlessness. Rare Cipro XR side effects may include confusion, shortness of breath, blood in urine, coughing up blood, depression, dizziness, hives, irritability, liver and kidney failures.

Cipro XR Side Effects Reporting

If you experience any Cipro XR side effects not mentioned above you should report it to your primary health care provider or FDA 1-800-FDA-1088 in the United States, Health Canada 1-866-225-0709 in Canada, MHRA 020 3080 6000 in UK, or TGA 1800 020 653 in Australia.

Main ingredients in Cipro XR are Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride and Ciprofloxacin Betaine. Cipro XR is given to treat infections of the lower respiratory system, urinary tract, sinuses, the skin, bones and joints, and prostate. Cipro XR is also used for inhalational anthrax, STDs, severe bronchial infections, infectious diarrhea, typhoid fever, and pneumonia. Cipro XR belongs to the family of Flouroquinolone, which are effective against many organisms that traditional antibiotics fail to resist. Cipro XR kills a variety of bacteria, and prevent them from reproducing and is often used to treat infections all over the body. However, they are not considered good to treat viral infections like flu.

CIPRO XR CAUTION

Stop taking Cipro XR and seek medical help right away at the first sign of a skin rash or any other allergic reaction. Though rare, serious and seldom fatal allergic reactions have been reported, even after the first dose.

These reactions include loss of consciousness, swelling of the face and throat, shortness of breath, hives, tingling, and rash.

You should not take Cipro XR if you are sensitive to or have ever had an allergic reaction to Cipro XR or other antibiotics of this type such as Floxin, Noroxin and Trovan.

You should not drive a car, operate dangerous machinery, or participate in any hazardous activity that requires full mental alertness until you know how Cipro XR affects you.

Continued or prolonged use of this drug may result in a growth of bacteria that do not respond to this medication and can cause a secondary infection.

If you have a known or suspected central nervous system disorder such as epilepsy or hardening of the arteries in the brain, inform your physician before taking Cipro XR.

You should consult your doctor before taking Cipro XR if you have liver or kidney disease.

CIPRO XR INTERACTION

The following can interfere with the absorption of Cipro XR:

Antacids
Carafate
Iron Supplements and other multivitamins containing calcium, or zinc (also avoid taking milk or yogurt)
Videx

Serious and fatal reactions have occurred when Cipro XR was taken in combination with theophylline, Probeneacid and Cimetidine.

Cipro XR may increase the effects of caffeine.

If Cipro XR is taken with these drugs, the effects of either could be increased or decreased:

Cyclophosphamide
Cyclosporine
Glyburide
Metoprolol
Phenytoin
Warfarin

CIPRO XR DOSES

ADULTS:

For most infections 1000 mg once daily.


Doses of Cipro XR may be reduced if the patient has kidney problems.

CHILDREN:

Cipro XR is not recommended for children.

CIPRO XR AND PREGNANCY

Animal studies have shown birth defects by Cipro XR. Inform your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant before using Cipro XR.

Nursing mothers should switch to bottle-feed while taking Cipro XR.

CIPRO XR OVERDOSE

Symptoms of Cipro XR overdose include confusion, delusion, headache, upset stomach, and convulsions. In rare cases Cipro XR overdose may cause kidney failure. In case of Cipro XR overdose seek medical help right away.

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