Proquin XR: Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information

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

SIDE EFFECTS OF PROQUIN XR

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

PROQUIN XR CAUTION

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

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

PROQUIN XR INTERACTION

The following can interfere with the absorption of Proquin 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 Proquin XR was taken in combination with theophylline, Probeneacid and Cimetidine.

Proquin XR may increase the effects of caffeine.

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

Cyclophosphamide
Cyclosporine
Glyburide
Metoprolol
Phenytoin
Warfarin

PROQUIN XR DOSES

ADULTS:

For most infections 500 mg once daily.


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

CHILDREN:

Proquin XR is not recommended for children.

PROQUIN XR AND PREGNANCY

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

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

PROQUIN XR OVERDOSE

Symptoms of Proquin XR overdose include confusion, delusion, headache, upset stomach, and convulsions. In rare cases Proquin XR overdose may cause kidney failure.

In case of Proquin XR overdose seek medical help right away.

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