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Cipro: Bayer Ag
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Cipro is effective against gram positive and gram negative bacteria. It works by interfering with an enzyme that bacteria need to replicate their DNA. Cipro enters tissue, including the prostate, and can be isolated from prostatic secretions.
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In addition, Pseudomembranous colitis has been reported with nearly all antibacterial agents, including Cipro, and may range in severity from mild to life-threatening. Therefore, it is important to consider this reaction if an individuals should have diarrhea subsequent to the administration of the Cipro.
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Although Bayer is the single patent holder for Cipro, the validity of its patent is in question. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is currently investigating possible anti-trust violations concerning a reported payment of over $200 million by Bayer to Barr Laboratories, the first generic drug manufacturer of ciprofloxacin to file with the FDA, to keep Barr's product off the market and avoid competing with Cipro. Bayer's payment to Barr prevents any and all generic drug manufacturers from producing ciprofloxacin until Bayer's patent expires more than two years from now.
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South Coast Today - Three months later he had a cystoscopy (a scope exam of the bladder) and was given only two Cipro pills to prevent infection. Again he developed diarrhea, and again he was treated with Flagyl. The diarrhea stopped, but not as quickly. He had another
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