Ciloxan Ophthalmic Solution, 5 ml. (SOPHIXIN) Ciprofloxacin

What is Cipro?

Cipro (ciprofloxacin) is an antibiotic belonging to a group of drugs called fluoroquinolones. Ciprofloxacin fights bacteria in the body.

Cipro is used to treat different types of bacterial infections. It is also used to treat people who have been exposed to anthrax.Cipro may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Important information

You should not use Cipro if you are also taking tizanidine.You may not be able to use Cipro if you have a muscle disorder. Tell your doctor if you have a history of myasthenia gravis.

Cipro may cause swelling or tearing of a tendon (the fiber that connects bones to muscles in the body), especially in the Achilles' tendon of the heel. This effect may be more likely to occur if you are over 60, if you take steroid medication, or if you have had a kidney, heart, or lung transplant.Stop taking Cipro and call your doctor at once if you have sudden pain, swelling, bruising, tenderness, stiffness, or movement problems in any of your joints. Rest the joint until you receive medical care or instructions.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use Cipro if you are allergic to ciprofloxacin, or if:

• you are also taking tizanidine; or
• you are allergic to other fluoroquinolones (gemifloxacin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, ofloxacin, norfloxacin, and others).

To make sure this mediicne is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

• a heart rhythm disorder, especially if you take medication to treat it;
• a personal or family history of Long QT syndrome;
• tendon problems, arthritis or other joint problems (especially in children);
• a muscle or nerve disorder;
• trouble swallowing pills;
• liver disease;
• kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis);
• seizures or epilepsy;
• a history of head injury or brain tumor;
• diabetes (especially if you take oral diabetes medication);
• low levels of potassium in your blood (hypokalemia);
• if you use a blood thinner (warfarin, Coumadin) and have "INR" or prothrombin time tests.

Cipro may cause swelling or tearing of a tendon (the fiber that connects bones to muscles in the body), especially in the Achilles' tendon of the heel. This can happen during treatment or up to several months after you stop taking ciprofloxacin. Tendon problems may be more likely to occur if you are over 60, if you take steroid medication, or if you have had a kidney, heart, or lung transplant.

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