Cipro Suspension MedFacts

Cipro Suspension

Cipro Suspension is used for:

Treating bacterial infections. It may also be used to prevent or slow anthrax after exposure.

Cipro Suspension is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic. It works by killing sensitive bacteria.

Do NOT use Cipro Suspension if:

• you are allergic to any of the ingredients contained in Cipro Suspension or to any other fluoroquinolone (eg, levofloxacin)
• you are taking cisapride or tizanidine

Contact your health care provider as soon as possible if any of the above applies to you.

Consider before using Cipro Suspension

Medical Conditions

There are medical conditions that can influence usage of Cipro Suspension. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if any of the medical conditions below applies to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any medicine (either prescription or nonprescription), herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you are allergic to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have heart problems or a history of irregular heartbeat, low blood potassium levels, Alzheimer disease, a brain or nervous system disorder, a problem with the blood vessels in your brain, diarrhea, a stomach infection, liver problems, kidney problems, increased pressure in your brain, seizures, inflammation of your tendons, joint problems, or skin sensitivity to the sun

Drugs Interaction

There are medicines that may interact with Cipro Suspension. Inform your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, in particular any from the list below:

• Antiarrhythmics (eg, amiodarone, disopyramide, dofetilide, quinidine), arsenic, cisapride, droperidol, H₁ antagonists (eg, astemizole, terfenadine), haloperidol, imidazole antifungals (eg, fluconazole), macrolide or ketolide antibiotics (eg, erythromycin, telithromycin), phenothiazines (eg, chlorpromazine), pimozide, serotonin receptor antagonist antiemetics (eg, dolasetron), or ziprasidone because the risk of serious side effects, including irregular heartbeat and other heart problems, may be increased
• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (eg, ibuprofen) because the risk of side effects, such as seizures, may be increased
• Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin), cyclosporine, methotrexate, sulfonylureas (eg, glyburide), theophyllines, tizanidine, or xanthines (eg, theophylline) because actions and side effects of these medicines may be increased
• Corticosteroids (eg, prednisone) because risk of tendon damage may be increased
• Probenecid because actions and side effects of Cipro Suspension may be increased

This is not a full list of all interactions that may occur. Clarify with your health care provider whether Cipro Suspension may interact with other medicines you take. Also, consult your health care provider in advance if you are going to start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

Cipro Suspension Usage Guidelines

You should use Cipro Suspension as recommended by your doctor. Read the medicine's label for precise dosing instructions.

• An extra patient leaflet is available with Cipro Suspension. Talk to your pharmacist if you have questions about this information.
• Take Cipro Suspension by mouth with or without food. The preferred dosing time is 2 hours after a meal.
• Shake well before each use.
• Use a measuring device marked for medicine dosing. Ask your pharmacist for help if you are unsure of how to measure your dose.
• Take Cipro Suspension with a full glass of water (8 oz/240 mL).
• Drinking extra fluids while you are taking Cipro Suspension is recommended. Check with your doctor for instructions.
• If you also take any products containing magnesium, aluminum, calcium, iron, or zinc (eg, vitamins/minerals, antacids, quinapril); didanosine; sucralfate; or bismuth subsalicylate, do not take them within 6 hours before or 2 hours after taking Cipro Suspension. Check with your doctor if you have questions.
• If you also take sevelamer, do not take it within 4 hours before or after taking Cipro Suspension. Check with your doctor if you have questions.
• Cipro Suspension is the most effective when taken at the same time every day.
• To clear up your infection completely, take Cipro Suspension for the full course of treatment. Keep taking it even if you feel better in a few days.
• Avoid taking Cipro Suspension with milk or milk products (such as yogurt or calcium-enriched juice) by themselves. However, taking Cipro Suspension as part of a full meal that contains milk or milk products is permitted.
• Do not miss any doses. If you miss a dose of Cipro Suspension, take it as soon as you get it remembered. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, ignore the missed one and get back to your normal dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at the same time.

Clarify with your health care provider any issues you may have about usage of Cipro Suspension.

Important safety information on cipro

• Cipro Suspension may cause drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, or lightheadedness. There effects may be worsened when this medicine is taken with aclohol or other medicines. Use Cipro Suspension with caution. Refrain from driving or performing other possibly dangerous activities until you know how you react to it.
• Be sure to use Cipro Suspension for the full course of treatment. If you do not, the medicine may not clear up your infection completely. The bacteria could also become less sensitive to this or other medicines. This could make the infection harder to treat in the future.
• Long-term or repeated use of Cipro Suspension may cause a second infection. Tell your doctor if signs of a second infection occur. Your medicine may need to be changed to treat this.
• Cipro Suspension only works against bacteria; it does not treat viral infections (eg, the common cold).
• Avoid large amounts of food or drink that have caffeine (eg, coffee, tea, cocoa, cola, chocolate).
• Rest and avoid exercise until further instruction from your doctor if you experience pain or swelling of a tendon.
• Diabetes patients - Cipro Suspension may affect your blood sugar. Check blood sugar levels closely. Ask your doctor before you change the dose of your diabetes medicine.
• Cipro Suspension may cause you to become sunburned more easily. Avoid the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to Cipro Suspension. Use a sunscreen or wear protective clothing if you must be outside for more than a short time.
• Mild diarrhea is common with antibiotic use. However, a more serious form of diarrhea (pseudomembranous colitis) may rarely occur. This may develop while you use the antibiotic or within several months after you stop using it. Contact your doctor right away if stomach pain or cramps, severe diarrhea, or bloody stools occur. Do not treat diarrhea without first checking with your doctor.
• Use Cipro Suspension with caution in OLDER PATIENTS, because they may be more sensitive to its effects (eg, tendon problems), especially if they take corticosteroids (eg, prednisone). They may also be more sensitive to other effects (eg, irregular heartbeat).
• Caution is advised when using Cipro Suspension in CHILDREN; they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially joint and tendon problems.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Cipro Suspension while you are pregnant. Cipro Suspension is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Cipro Suspension.

Side effects may be caused by Cipro Suspension

Any medicine may cause side effects, but the majority of people have either slight side effects, or dont have it at all. Consult your doctor if any of the most COMMON side effects from the list below persist or start bothering you:

Diarrhea; dizziness; headache; loss of appetite; nausea; restlessness; stomach upset; vision changes; vomiting.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); agitation; anxiety; bizarre behavior; bloody stools; change in sense of touch or temperature; chest pain; confusion; convulsions; dark urine (or unusual change in amount of urine); depression; dizziness; easy bruising or bleeding; fever; hallucinations; increased pressure in the head; inflammation, pain, or rupture of a tendon; irregular heartbeat; joint pain or swelling; loss of appetite; loss of consciousness; mental changes; muscle pain; nervousness; nightmares; oral thrush; pain; pale stools; persistent sore throat; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; seizures; severe or continuing diarrhea; sleeplessness; stomach cramps/pain; suicidal thoughts; sun sensitivity (sunburn easily); tingling, burning, numbness, or weakness of arms and legs; tremors; unusual fatigue; vaginal yeast infection; weakness; yellowing of the skin or eyes.

It sholud be noted, that this is not a full list of possible side effects. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center ( http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately.

Store Cipro Suspension below 86 degrees F (30 degrees C) in a tightly closed container. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Do not freeze. Throw away any unused medicine after 14 days. Keep Cipro Suspension out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions on Cipro Suspension, please consult your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.
• Cipro Suspension is supposed to be used only by the patient it is prescribed to. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or even become worse, inform your doctor.

This article is a summary only, and it does not provide all the information about Cipro Suspension. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.