About ciprofloxacin
Fluoroquinolone antibiotic
Used for
- Treats serious bacterial infections, including urinary, respiratory, skin, bone, and abdominal infections.
- Used for certain infections when other antibiotics are unsuitable.
Usual adult dose
Usually 200–400 mg intravenously every 8–12 hours, adjusted for infection and kidney function.
Usual dose in children
Specialist-directed: usually 10–15 mg/kg intravenously every 8–12 hours; maximum 400 mg per dose.
Common side effects
- Nausea or diarrhea
- Infusion-site pain or inflammation
- Dizziness or headache
- Tendon pain or inflammation
Important warnings
- Can cause tendon injury, nerve symptoms, or serious nervous-system effects.
- Avoid in people with myasthenia gravis; may worsen muscle weakness.
- Use only for bacterial infections; resistance can develop.
- Dose adjustment may be needed with kidney impairment.
Pregnancy
Generally avoided unless a clinician considers it necessary; human safety information is limited.
Breastfeeding
Use only when a clinician considers it necessary; monitor the infant for diarrhea or thrush.
Interactions
- Tizanidine: contraindicated because ciprofloxacin can dangerously increase its effects.
- Warfarin: may increase bleeding risk; monitoring may be needed.
- Theophylline: ciprofloxacin can increase 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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.