What is CIPROFOLXACIN used for?

CIPROFOLXACIN (brand name Ciprofloxacin) is a Other indicated for Klebsiella pneumoniae, Enterobacter cloacae, Proteus mirabilis.

What are the most common side effects of CIPROFOLXACIN?

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

Is CIPROFOLXACIN the same as Ciprofloxacin?

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

CIPROFOLXACIN

Q: How does CIPROFOLXACIN work?

CIPROFOLXACIN works through the following mechanism: 12.1 Mechanism of Action Ciprofloxacin is a member of the fluoroquinolone class of antibacterial agents [see Microbiology ( Error! Hyperlink reference not valid. )]..

Other

Brand names: Ciprofloxacin

Oral

Mechanism of Action

12.1 Mechanism of Action Ciprofloxacin is a member of the fluoroquinolone class of antibacterial agents [see Microbiology ( Error! Hyperlink reference not valid. )].

Indications

Klebsiella pneumoniae

Enterobacter cloacae

Proteus mirabilis

Proteus vulgaris

Providencia stuartii

Morganella morganii

Contraindications

• 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Click here to enter Contraindications • Known hypersensitivity to ciprofloxacin or other quinolones ( Error! Hyperlink reference not valid.
• any member of the quinolone class of antibacterials

FDA Warnings

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Click here to enter Warnings and Precautions • Hypersensitivity and other serious reactions: Serious and sometimes fatal reactions (for example, anaphylactic reactions) may occur after the first or subsequent doses of ciprofloxacin
1 Disabling and Potentially Irreversible Serious Adverse Reactions Including Tendinitis and Tendon Rupture, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Central Nervous System Effects Fluoroquinolones, including ciprofloxacin, have been associated with disabling and potentially irreversible serious adverse reactions from different body systems that can occur together in the same patient
Patients of any age or without pre-existing risk factors have experienced these adverse reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( Error
Discontinue ciprofloxacin immediately at the first signs or symptoms of any serious adverse reaction

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%

Fever

1-10%

Vomiting

1-10%

Anxiety

1-10%

Headache

1-10%

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Primary sources

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

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Formulations

Dosage Forms

Tablet

Route

Oral