Ciprofloxacin (Cipro, Cipro XR), also known as Proquin XR, Ciloxan, Cipro XL Ciproxin, Proquin, Ciproflox or Ciprofloxacino is an antibiotic medicine categorized as “fluoroquinolones”.

Ciprofloxacin (Cipro, Cipro XR) or Proquin helps fight particular bacteria in the human body. This drug basically is used to treat various kinds of bacterial infections in the human body. Cipro (ciprofloxacin) or Cipro XR actually helps stop the production of significant proteins which the bacteria need to survive and procreate in the body. Ciprofloxacin (Cipro, Cipro XR) is also used to prevent or restrict the effect of anthrax after exposure.

 Patients should always take Ciprofloxacin (Cipro, Cipro XR) just in the way the doctor prescribes.

 Avoid larger doses or prolonged use.

 The best thing to do is follow the directions provided on the prescription label.

 Ciprofloxacin (Cipro, Cipro XR) may be taken with or without food.

 Patients should take the medicine at the same time every day.

 Avoid taking Cipro with any kind of dairy products like milk or yogurt or with calcium-fortified juice.

 The medicine should be taken on a regular and continued basis for bets of results.

Always take Ciprofloxacin (Cipro, Cipro XR) with a full glass of water which is 8 ounces to be precise.

Also drink quite a few extra glasses of water and other fluids daily while taking this drug.

Avoid chewing, breaking or crushing the extended-release tablet, swallow the tablet full. The tablet is specifically designed to gradually release the medicine into the body.

• Seizure (convulsions)
• Sudden pain or swelling near your joints (especially in your arm or ankle)
• Diarrhea that is watery or bloody
• Confusion, hallucinations, depression, unusual thoughts or behavior
• Pale or yellowed skin, dark colored urine, fever, weakness
• Fever, sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash
• The first sign of any skin rash, no matter how mild
• Dizziness, fainting, fast or pounding heartbeat
• Urinating less than usual or not at all
• Easy bruising or bleeding
• Numbness, tingling, or unusual pain anywhere in your body

• quinidine (Cardioquin, Quinidex, Quinaglute)
• disopyramide (Norpace)
• bretylium (Bretylol)
• tizanidine (Zanaflex)
• levofloxacin (Levaquin)
• moxifloxacin (Avelox)
• Ulcer medicine sucralfate (Carafate)
• didanosine (Videx) powder or chewable tablets
• Vitamin or mineral supplements that contain calcium, iron, or zinc
• ofloxacin (Floxin)
• norfloxacin (Noroxin)
• lomefloxacin (Maxaquin)
• Antacids that contain calcium, magnesium or aluminum (such as Tums, Mylanta, or Rolaids)
• procainamide (Pronestyl, Procan SR)
• amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone)
• sotalol (Betapace)

Avoid taking the above mentioned drugs when you are taking Ciprofloxacin (Cipro, Cipro XR) which is also known as Proquin XR, Ciloxan, Cipro XL Ciproxin, Proquin, Ciproflox or Ciprofloxacino.

Ciprofloxacin (Cipro, Cipro XR) is used for treating infections of the airways, skin, bones, lungs, and joints which results from bacterial effect. The drug is often used for the treatment of the urinary infections that are caused by bacteria such as E. coli and is also used in the treatment of diarrhea, Campylobacter jejuni, Shigella bacteria.

Always store Ciprofloxacin (Cipro, Cipro XR) at room temperature without contact with moisture and heat. Store the liquid form in the refrigerator without freezing it.

Before taking Cipro it is necessary to inform the doctor of any prior history of kidney or liver disease, diabetes, myasthenia gravis, joint problems, a record of seizures, low levels of potassium in your blood (hypokalemia), or a personal or family history of "Long QT syndrome."