About Ciprofloxacin 0.2% w/v
Fluoroquinolone antibiotic
Used for
- Treats serious bacterial infections, including some urinary, lung, skin, and bloodstream infections.
Usual adult dose
Usually 200–400 mg intravenously every 8–12 hours, adjusted for infection and kidney function.
Usual dose in children
For selected serious infections: usually 10 mg/kg intravenously every 8 hours; specialist-directed.
Common side effects
- Nausea, diarrhea, or vomiting
- Pain or inflammation at the injection site
- Dizziness or headache
- Tendon pain or rupture
Important warnings
- Use only for susceptible bacterial infections; it does not treat viral illnesses.
- Can rarely cause tendon damage, nerve problems, or serious mood and nervous-system effects.
- May worsen myasthenia gravis; avoid infusion too rapidly.
- Dose adjustment may be needed with kidney impairment.
Pregnancy
Generally avoided unless a clinician considers it necessary; human pregnancy information is limited.
Breastfeeding
Ciprofloxacin enters breast milk; use requires clinician assessment, especially for prolonged treatment.
Interactions
- Tizanidine: combination is contraindicated because ciprofloxacin can greatly increase its effects.
- Warfarin: may increase bleeding risk; monitoring may be needed.
- Theophylline: ciprofloxacin can increase levels and toxicity.
- May affect blood sugar, especially with diabetes medicines.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.