About ciprofloxacin lactate
Fluoroquinolone antibiotic
Used for
- Treats serious bacterial infections, including certain urinary, respiratory, skin, and abdominal infections.
Usual adult dose
Usually 200–400 mg intravenously every 8–12 hours, depending on infection and kidney function.
Usual dose in children
For selected serious infections, typically 10 mg/kg intravenously every 8 hours; specialist-directed.
Common side effects
- Nausea, diarrhea, or vomiting
- Headache or dizziness
- Infusion-site irritation
- Tendon pain or inflammation
Important warnings
- May cause serious tendon injury, nerve symptoms, or mood and nervous-system effects.
- Use only for bacterial infections; resistance can develop with unnecessary treatment.
- Dose adjustment may be needed with reduced kidney function.
- Intravenous ciprofloxacin should be infused slowly, not injected rapidly.
Pregnancy
Use during pregnancy only when clearly needed; clinicians weigh potential risks and benefits.
Breastfeeding
Ciprofloxacin enters breast milk; use requires consideration of infant exposure and treatment benefits.
Interactions
- Tizanidine: combination is contraindicated because ciprofloxacin can greatly increase its effects.
- Warfarin: may increase bleeding risk; monitoring may be needed.
- Theophylline: ciprofloxacin can raise levels and toxicity risk.
- Mineral supplements or antacids can reduce absorption of oral ciprofloxacin; separate doses.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.