About CIPROFLOXA CIN USP 200MG/100M
Fluoroquinolone antibiotic
Used for
- Treats certain serious bacterial infections, including urinary, respiratory, skin, and bone infections.
- Does not treat viral infections such as colds or flu.
Usual adult dose
Usually 200–400 mg intravenously every 8–12 hours, adjusted for infection and kidney function.
Usual dose in children
Selected serious infections: usually 6–10 mg/kg intravenously every 8 hours; specialist-supervised dosing.
Common side effects
- Nausea or diarrhea
- Injection-site pain or irritation
- Tendon pain or rupture
- Dizziness or confusion
Important warnings
- Can cause serious tendon, nerve, muscle, or central nervous system effects.
- May worsen myasthenia gravis; avoid in people with a history of serious quinolone allergy.
- Use only for bacterial infections susceptible to ciprofloxacin.
- Dose may need adjustment with kidney impairment.
Pregnancy
Use only when clearly needed; alternatives are generally preferred because human pregnancy data are limited.
Breastfeeding
Ciprofloxacin enters breast milk; use requires clinical assessment, with monitoring for infant diarrhea or thrush.
Interactions
- Tizanidine: combination is contraindicated due to increased tizanidine effects.
- Warfarin: may increase bleeding risk; monitoring may be needed.
- Theophylline: ciprofloxacin may increase theophylline levels and toxicity.
- Corticosteroids may increase tendon injury risk.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.