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Cipro Xr
Ciprofloxacin Sr - Oral


Cipro Xr is a quinolone antibiotic used to treat kidney or bladder (urinary tract) infections.


 
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cipro Xr

Uses
Cipro Xr is a quinolone antibiotic used to treat kidney or bladder (urinary tract) infections.


Storage
  • Store at room temperature at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
  • Brief storage between 59 to 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) is permitted.
  • Do not store in the bathroom.
  • Keep all medicines away from children and pets.


Overdose
  • If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

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Cipro XR (ciprofloxacin) 500 mg
Cipro XR (ciprofloxacin) 500 mg
Cipro XR (ciprofloxacin) 1000 mg
Cipro XR (ciprofloxacin) 1000 mg

How To Use
  • Cipro Xr may be taken with or without food, usually once daily, or use as directed by your doctor.
  • Swallow Cipro Xr whole with a full glass of water.
  • Do not break, crush or chew the tablets.
  • Take Cipro Xr 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking any products containing magnesium, aluminum, or calcium.
  • Some examples include quinapril, didanosine, vitamins/minerals, and antacids.
  • Dairy products (e.g., milk, yogurt), calcium-enriched juice, sucralfate, bismuth subsalicylate, iron, and zinc are also included.
  • These products bind with ciprofloxacin preventing its full absorption.
  • Note: Cipro Xr may be taken with a glass of milk or calcium-enriched juice with a meal; taking it with milk or calcium-enriched juice without a meal will prevent Cipro Xr from being fully absorbed.
  • Drink plenty of fluids while using Cipro Xr unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
  • Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level.
  • Therefore, take Cipro Xr at the same time each day.
  • Continue to take Cipro Xr until the full prescribed amount is finished even if you feel better right away.
  • Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow, which may result in a relapse of the infection.
  • Read the Patient Information Leaflet available from your pharmacist.

Side Effects
  • Cipro Xr may cause stomach upset, loss of appetite, diarrhea, nausea, headache, vision changes or dizziness during the first few days as your body adjusts to the medication.
  • If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
  • Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: joint/muscle/tendon pain or swelling (tendonitis, tendon rupture), sunburn-like skin reaction (sun sensitivity).
  • Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur: seizures, mental/mood changes, easy bruising or bleeding, persistent sore throat or fever, irregular heartbeat, chest pain, stomach pain, yellowing eyes and skin, dark urine, unusual change in the amount of urine, unusual fatigue.
  • Cipro Xr may rarely cause a severe intestinal condition (pseudomembranous colitis) due to a resistant bacteria.
  • This condition may occur weeks after treatment has stopped.
  • Do not use anti-diarrhea products or narcotic pain medications if you have the following symptoms because these products may make them worse.
  • Tell your doctor immediately if you develop: persistent diarrhea, abdominal or stomach pain/cramping, blood/mucus in your stool.
  • Use of Cipro Xr for prolonged or repeated periods may result in oral thrush or a new vaginal yeast infection (oral or vaginal fungal infection).
  • Contact your doctor if you notice white patches in your mouth, a change in vaginal discharge or other new symptoms.
  • An allergic reaction to Cipro Xr is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs.
  • Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
  • If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions
  • Before using Cipro Xr, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: seizures, brain or nervous system disorders, kidney disease, tendon problems, liver disease, blood vessel problems, any allergies (especially to other quinolone antibiotics such as levofloxacin).
  • Cipro Xr may make you dizzy or lightheaded; use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery.
  • Limit alcoholic beverages.
  • Cipro Xr may make you more sensitive to the sun.
  • Avoid prolonged sun exposure, tanning booths or sunlamps.
  • Use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors.
  • Caution is advised when using Cipro Xr in the elderly because they may be more sensitive to the side effects of Cipro Xr, (e.g., tendon problems, especially if they are also taking corticosteroid drugs such as prednisone).
  • Caution is advised when using Cipro Xr in children.
  • Contact the doctor for more information.
  • Cipro Xr should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
  • Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
  • Cipro Xr passes into breast milk.
  • Breast-feeding is not recommended while using Cipro Xr.

Missed Dose
  • If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
  • If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
  • Do not double the dose to catch up.

Drug Interactions
  • Also refer to the How To Use section.
  • Before using Cipro Xr, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription products you may use, especially of: other antibiotics, theophylline, warfarin, cyclosporine, glyburide, phenytoin, clozapine, live vaccines, probenecid, ropinirole, quinapril, didanosine, vitamins/minerals (e.g., magnesium, aluminum, calcium, iron, zinc), antacids, sucralfate, bismuth subsalicylate.
  • Also report the use of drugs which might increase seizure risk (decrease seizure threshold) when combined with ciprofloxacin such as: phenothiazines (e.g., thioridazine), tricyclic antidepressants (e.g., amitriptyline), isoniazid (INH), and theophylline, among others.
  • Consult your doctor or pharmacist for details.
  • Avoid drinking large amounts of beverages containing caffeine(coffee, tea, colas) or eating large amounts of chocolate.
  • Cipro Xr may increase and/or prolong the effects of caffeine.
  • Cipro Xr can affect the results of certain lab tests.
  • Make sure laboratory personnel and your doctors know you use Cipro Xr.
  • Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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