Ciprofloxacin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that helps eliminate various types of infections, such as bronchitis, sinusitis, prostatitis or gonorrhea, for example. Although it has a very broad action, this antibiotic is usually prescribed when other antibiotics, such as Amoxicillin, had no effect against the infection to be treated.
One of the most commonly used trade names for ciprofloxacin is Cipro, which can be found in the form of tablets or injectable solution. However, other names include Quinoflox, Ciprocilin, Proflox or Ciflox, for example. Like any other antibiotic, ciprofloxacin should only be used with advice from a physician.
Price
The price of ciprofloxacin can vary from 50 to 200 reais, according to the trade name, form of presentation and quantity of the drug, for example.
This medicine can be purchased from conventional pharmacies only with a prescription.
What is it for
This antibiotic is indicated for the treatment of several types of injections caused by microorganisms sensitive to ciprofloxacin, such as:
- Otitis media;
- Sinusitis;
- Urinary infection;
- Eye infections;
- Ovarian inflammation;
- Prostate infection;
- Gonorrhea;
- Skin infections;
- Generalized infection.
In children, this medication should only be used to treat an acute infection in cystic fibrosis caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
How to take
In adults, the recommended dose varies according to the problem to be treated:
| Problem to treat: | Recommended dose per day: |
| Respiratory Tract Infections | 2 doses of 250 to 500 mg |
Urinary Tract Infections: - acute, uncomplicated - cystitis in women - complicated | . 1 to 2 doses of 250 mg single dose of 250 mg 2 doses of 250 to 500 mg |
| Gonorrhea | Single dose of 250 mg |
| Diarrhea | 1 to 2 doses of 500 mg |
| Other infections | 2 doses of 500 mg |
Already in the treatment of children with acute infection of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, the dose should be 20 mg / kg, 2 times a day, up to a maximum of 1500 mg per day.
Ciprofloxacin tablets do not need to be taken during the meal, and the empty stomach facilitates their absorption. However, it should not be ingested with milk or orange juice.
Cipro as an injectable solution should only be given by a doctor or nurse.
Main side effects
The use of ciprofloxacin may cause some side effects such as candidiasis, urticaria on the skin, poor appetite, agitation, headache, dizziness, sleep disturbances, altered taste, vision changes, tinnitus, increased heart rate, dizziness, diarrhea or joint pain.
Who should not use
This antibiotic should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding without the advice of a doctor. In addition, it also can not be taken by anyone who is allergic to ciprofloxacin or is being treated with tizanidine.
