Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
Category:
Description:
Indications:
-
Lower
respiratory tract infections (E.
coli, Klebsiella pneumonia, Enterobacter cloacae, P. mirabilis, P.
aeruginosa, H. influenzae, H. parainfluenzae, S. pneumoniae)
-
Skin
infections (E. coli, K.
pneumoniae, E. cloacae, P. mirabilis, P. vulgaris, Providencia
stuartii, M. morganii, Citrobacter freundii, S. pyogenes, P.
aeruginosa, S. aureus, S. epidermidis)
-
Bone/joint
infections (E. cloacae, Serratia
marcescens, P. aeruginosa)
-
Urinary
tract infections (E. coli, K.
pneumoniae, E. cloacae, S. marcescens, P. mirabilis, Providencia
rettgeri, M. morganii, Citrobacter diversus, C. freundii, P.
aeruginosa, S. eipdermidis, Entercoccus faecalis)
-
Infectious
diarrhea (E. coli, Campylobacter
jejuni, Shigells flexneri, Shigella sonnei)
-
Typhoid
fever (Salmonella typhi)
-
Sexually
transmitted diseases (N.
gonorrhoeae)
-
Anthrax
treatment and exposure prophylaxis
-
Unlabeled
uses:
-
cystic
fibrosis
-
malignant
external otitis
-
tuberculosis
-
Mycobaterium
avium complex infection in AIDS patients
Contraindications:
Precautions:
-
Pregnancy
category C
-
May
cause photosensitivity reactions
-
May
cause pseudomembranous colitis
-
Do
not use in young children due to possible cartilage abnormalities
-
May
cause ophthalmologic abnormalities
-
Administer
on an empty stomach
-
Do
not take with antacids, iron, aluminum, magnesium or zinc
preparations, milk or dairy products
-
May
cause dizziness or lightheadedness, use caution when performing tasks
-
Take
each dose with a full glass of water
-
Take
on empty stomach, food delays absorption. Optimal dosing is 2 hours after eating
-
Complete
full course of therapy
Adverse
Reactions (Side Effects):
-
Angina
pectoris, bronchospasm, dyspnea
-
Bad
taste in mouth
-
Mental
confusion, restlessness
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Dosage:
-
Administered
orally (capsules and suspension) and by IV injection
-
UTIs
(mild/moderate):
-
UTIs
(serious/complicated):
-
Lower
resp, skin, bone or joint infection (mild/moderate):
-
Lower
resp, skin, bone or joint infection (serious/complicate):
-
Infectious
diarrhea:
-
Typhoid
fever:
-
Urethral/Cervical
gonococcal infections (uncomplicated):
-
Chancroid:
-
Disseminated
gonococcal infections:
-
Anthrax:
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Source: Operational Medicine 2001, Health Care in Military Settings, NAVMED P-5139, May 1, 2001, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, Department of the Navy, 2300 E Street NW, Washington, D.C., 20372-5300.
Bureau of Medicine and Surgery
Department of the Navy
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Washington, D.C
20372-5300 |
Operational Medicine
Health Care in Military Settings
CAPT Michael John Hughey, MC, USNR
NAVMED P-5139
January 1, 2001 |
United States Special Operations
Command
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MacDill AFB, Florida
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