What is CIPROFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE used for?

CIPROFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE (brand name CILOXAN) is a Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic indicated for See full prescribing information.

How does CIPROFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE work?

CIPROFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE works through the following mechanism: Other agent.

What are the most common side effects of CIPROFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE?

Reported side effects vary by individual. The side-effects section on this page lists the events most frequently reported to FDA FAERS for CIPROFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE. FAERS is voluntary reporting, so it reflects what was reported, not absolute incidence.

Is CIPROFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE the same as CILOXAN?

CILOXAN is a brand name for CIPROFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE. They share the same active ingredient and FDA-approved indications. Biosimilars and authorised generics may differ in inactive ingredients such as buffers or preservatives.

CIPROFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE

Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic

Brand names: CILOXAN

Ophthalmic

Mechanism of Action

Other agent

Indications

See full prescribing information

FDA Warnings

WARNINGS: FOR EYE USE ONLY NOT FOR INJECTION INTO THE EYE Serious and occasionally fatal hypersensitivity (anaphylactic) reactions, some following the first dose, have been reported in patients receiving systemic quinolone therapy
Serious anaphylactic reactions require immediate emergency treatment with epinephrine and other resuscitation measures, including oxygen, intravenous fluids, intravenous antihistamines, corticosteroids, pressor amines, and airway management, as clinically indicated

Known Side Effects

10 documented side effects by frequency

Fatigue

1-10%

Diarrhea

1-10%

Nausea

1-10%

Joint Pain

1-10%

Drug Not Working

1-10%

Shortness of Breath

1-10%

Vomiting

1-10%

Fever

1-10%

Anxiety

1-10%

Headache

1-10%

Community Discussions

8 Reddit threads analysed for CIPROFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE

Overall Sentiment

Mixed

Comparison Threads

Avg Post Score

1 upvotes

Most discussed side effects in community

Diarrhea (2)

Anxiety (2)

Edema (1)

Appetite Changes (1)

Patient Experiences (r/pharmacy, r/AskDocs & more)

Ear infection caused blockage, otitis media, tinnitus

Hello, I'm 28M Last week I got an ear infection, possibly because water entered during a bath or there was dirt on my earphones. The ear got swollen inside and blocked, I went to a local ENT doc; he cleaned out some ear wax and he gave me: 1. Ceftibuten 400mg (once a day, 10 days course) 2. Ear drop

r/AskDocs274y ago

Edema

ENT Advice about Otomycosis

Hi, I'm 23F from a North African country. I had a shower and I felt water inside my right ear. I tried to get it out, but about three days after, I felt pain in my right ear. I went to the doctor (he is a surgeon only) and the diagnostic showed a fungal infection, Aspergillus and Candida fungu

r/AskDocs222y ago

stepped on a rusty nail about 10 days ago

Male 25, smoke weed, I went to the hospital right after and they cleaned it and gave me prescriptions but i have been feeling tense in my left cheek and arm for the past day should i go back? The prescriptions i took were ciprofloxacin hydrochloride and amoxicillin/clavulanic acid. I didnt get a te

r/AskDocs183y ago

82 year young grandma has itchy scalp

My 82 year old grandma is being medicated for multitude of diseases. I am adding APIs for details: - Folic acid - Cholecalciferol - Zinc sulphate monohydrate - Magnesium oxide - Hydroxychloroquine sulfate - Sertraline HCl - Benidipine hydrochloride - Metoprolol succinate - Lansoprazole - Ciprofloxac

r/AskDocs111y ago

Can I drink while taking antibiotic eye drops (for pink-eye)?

Age: 18, Sex: Male, Weight: 135 lb From what I've researched online, eye drops aren't potent enough to really enter the bloodstream and can't interact with alcohol you drink. Is this true? Will I be fine as long as I stay hydrated while drinking? To be specific, I'm taking them for a week, but the d

r/AskDocs109y ago

C Reactive Protein - Should i be worried?

Excuse my english - i am 33 Male and recently out of the blue i started having sever colon pain like cramps and a lot of diarrhea every day, i went to the doctor and he ordered a stool test which came back Negative for H-Pylore and Positive Blood in the stool, so i started on medication Flagyl ( Met

r/AskDocs135y ago

Diarrhea

Anxiety

Appetite Changes

Male , 46 years old , smoker. Recently diagnosed with Chronic Testicular Pain. Urologist's of Reddit, what are my treatm…

Other medical issues: Dehydrating and split L4/L5 disc, High blood pressure, Acid Reflux, Anxiety ( GAD/SAD ) Meds: Diltiazem, Esomeprazol, Zoloft. 21 day's ago, I posted about pain in my right testicle ( check my profile for the post as I am on mobile and can't link it ) I have had minor testicular

r/AskDocs115y ago

Anxiety

Should I take time off for my diarrhea?

Female, 24, non smoker, currently taking Metronidazole 500mg and ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride 500mg. (Just started taking them yesterday) I was in the ER on the 29th of May for terrible bloody diarrhea. The ER doc said it was likely Amebiasis. Now 8 days later there’s no more blood but the diarrhea r

r/AskDocs117y ago

Diarrhea

Community discussions are sourced from public Reddit threads. Content reflects individual opinions and is not medical advice.

Primary sources

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DailyMed FDA label search → CIPROFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE openFDA label JSON → CIPROFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE FAERS adverse-event reports → CIPROFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE ClinicalTrials.gov → completed Phase 2+ trials of CIPROFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE

Compare With

11 available comparisons

Formulations

Dosage Forms

Tablet

Route

Ophthalmic