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Cipro: Infections
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Cipro... called Ciprofloxacin, are part of a group of medicines called Fluoroquinolones, which are used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. They work by killing bacteria or preventing their growth.
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The intravenous formulation of Cipro was introduced in 1991. Ciprofloxacin Injection, USP, is indicated for the treatment of infections, including urinary tract infections, lower respiratory tract infections (including pneumonias in hospitalized patients, nosocomial pneumonia), bone and joint infections, complicated intraabdominal infections, skin and skin structure infections, and therapy of patients with fever and neutropenia.
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Antimicrobial treatment may include Bactrim (trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole) or Cipro (ciprofloxacin), usually for 7 to 10 days. Treatment of dehydration and hypotension (low blood pressure) is lifesaving in severe cases. Antispasmodics are helpful when cramps are severe. Appropriate precautions should be taken both in the hospital and in the home to limit the spread of infection.
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It should be explained to patients that milk and other dairy products used solitarily with Cipro is likely to make it less effective, as will calcium fortified juices. Milk, dairy products, and calcium fortified juices can be taken with a meal, but when used solitarily with Cipro, the medication loses its ability to fight an infection.
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