Cipro Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information

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

Cipro Side Effects Reporting

If you experience any Cipro 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.

Cipro is given to treat infections of the lower respiratory system, urinary tract, sinuses, the skin, bones and joints, and prostate. Cipro is also used for inhalational anthrax, STDs, severe bronchial infections, infectious diarrhea, typhoid fever, and pneumonia. Cipro belongs to the family of Flouroquinolone, which are effective against many organisms that traditional antibiotics fail to resist. Cipro 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. Main ingredient in Cipro is Ciprofloxacin. Cipro is available as a tablet and an oral suspension and as eyedrops.

CIPRO OVERDOSE

Symptoms of Cipro overdose include confusion, delusion, headache, upset stomach, and convulsions. In rare cases Cipro overdose may cause kidney failure. In case of Cipro overdose seek medical help right away. If you miss a dose of Cipro, take it as soon as you can. However, if it is just about time for your next dose, skip the one you forgot and go on with your regular schedule. Never take a double dose of Cipro.

CIPRO AND PREGNANCY

Animal studies have shown birth defects by Cipro. Inform your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant before using Cipro. Nursing mothers should switch to bottle-feed while taking Cipro.

CIPRO CAUTION

Stop taking Cipro 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 if you are sensitive to or have ever had an allergic reaction to Cipro 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 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.

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

CIPRO INTERACTION

The following can interfere with the absorption of Cipro:

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 was taken in combination with theophylline, Probeneacid and Cimetidine.

Cipro may increase the effects of caffeine.

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

Cyclophosphamide
Cyclosporine
Glyburide
Metoprolol
Phenytoin
Warfarin

CIPRO DOSES

ADULTS:

For most infections 100-750mg twice daily. For inhalational Anthrax, usual dose is 500mg every 12 hours.

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

EYEDROPS:
1-2 drops in the infected eye several times a day.
CHILDREN:

Cipro is not recommended, unless for treating Anthrax. Their dose is calculated at the rate of 15mg per 2.2 lbs of body weight.
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