Review the side-effects of Ciprofloxacin as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Frequent - Nausea, diarrhea, abnormal liver function tests, vomiting and rash.
Body as a Whole - Headache, abdominal pain or discomfort, foot pain, pain in the extremities and injection site reaction.
Cardiovascular - Palpitations, fainting, high or low blood pressure, chest pain, heart attack, fast heart rate and inflammation of vein.
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Central Nervous System - Restlessness, dizziness, lightheadedness, sleeplessness, nightmares, hallucinations, manic reaction, irritability, tremor, incoordination, seizures, lethargy, drowsiness, weakness, uneasiness, loss of appetite, phobia, depersonalization, depression, tingling, abnormal gait, convulsion,paranoia and toxic psychosis.
Gastrointestinal - Throat pain, mouth infection, difficulty in swallowing, intestinal perforation, gastrointestinal bleeding, jaundice and liver inflammation.
Blood - Swollen glands.
Musculoskeletal - Join or back pain, joint stiffness and neck or chest pain.
Genitourinary - Kidney inflammation/failure, urinary retention, urethral bleeding, vaginal inflammation and breast pain.
Respiratory - Difficulty in breathing, nosebleed, throat pain, cough, asthma and lung swelling.
Skin - Allergic reactions, itching, hives, photosensitivity, flushing, fever, chills, swelling of the face, neck, lips, eye or hands, pigmentation, redness of the skin and increased sweating.
Eye and ENT - Blurred vision, disturbed vision, decreased visual acuity, double vision, eye pain, ringing in the ear, hearing loss and bad taste.
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If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Frequent - Nausea, diarrhea, abnormal liver function tests, vomiting and rash.
Body as a Whole - Headache, abdominal pain or discomfort, foot pain, pain in the extremities and injection site reaction.
Cardiovascular - Palpitations, fainting, high or low blood pressure, chest pain, heart attack, fast heart rate and inflammation of vein.
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Central Nervous System - Restlessness, dizziness, lightheadedness, sleeplessness, nightmares, hallucinations, manic reaction, irritability, tremor, incoordination, seizures, lethargy, drowsiness, weakness, uneasiness, loss of appetite, phobia, depersonalization, depression, tingling, abnormal gait, convulsion,paranoia and toxic psychosis.
Gastrointestinal - Throat pain, mouth infection, difficulty in swallowing, intestinal perforation, gastrointestinal bleeding, jaundice and liver inflammation.
Blood - Swollen glands.
Musculoskeletal - Join or back pain, joint stiffness and neck or chest pain.
Genitourinary - Kidney inflammation/failure, urinary retention, urethral bleeding, vaginal inflammation and breast pain.
Respiratory - Difficulty in breathing, nosebleed, throat pain, cough, asthma and lung swelling.
Skin - Allergic reactions, itching, hives, photosensitivity, flushing, fever, chills, swelling of the face, neck, lips, eye or hands, pigmentation, redness of the skin and increased sweating.
Eye and ENT - Blurred vision, disturbed vision, decreased visual acuity, double vision, eye pain, ringing in the ear, hearing loss and bad taste.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Ciprofloxacin
Ciprofloxacin(Cipro) generic is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic, prescribed for certain types of bacterial infections such as pneumonia, urinary tract, skin, bones and joint infections. It is also used to treat gastrointestinal infections.Trade Names for Ciprofloxacin
India :
Adiflox (0.3%) |
Adiflox (0.3%) |
Bekaycin-E (0.3%w/v) |
Cifran DPS (3mg/mL) |
Ciplox DPS (0.3%w/v) |
Ciprobid DPS (0.3%w/v) |
Ciprolet DPS (0.3%) |
Microflox DPS (0.3%) |
Quinobact DPS (0.3%) |
Zoxan DPS (0.3%w/v) |
Zoxan Ointment (0.3%w/v) |
Cebran DPS (0.3%w/v /0.3%w/v) |
Ciplox-D (0.3%w/v/0.1%w/v) |
Zoxan-D (0.5%w/v/ 0.1%w/v) |
Zoxan-D (0.5%w/v/ 0.1%w/v) |
Ciprowin Eye/Ear Drop |
Quinotab |
Ciprind |
Ciprocure |
Cifran Od
International :
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