Drug name: Ciprofloxacin

Active ingredients: Ciprofloxacin

Therapeutic effect of Ciprofloxacin: Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic which inhibits the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections ranging from pneumonia to gastrointestinal infections. Ciprofloxacin is also used as an active ingredient in numerous other antibiotics.

Indications: Ciprofloxacin is used to treat the following conditions:

• Infection of the ear and eye
• Fever
• Infections of throat
• Infections of the digestive system
• Skin infection
• Urinary tract infection
• Respiratory tract infection

Precautions and Restrictions: Use of Ciprofloxacin can cause drowsiness hence it's not advisable to take up activities such as driving and use of machinery since they require concentration and alertness. While taking Ciprofloxacin it's imperative to follow proper diet, drink a lot of water and try to avoid tea, coffee and other substances that have caffeine in them. When taken with other caffeine substances Ciprofloxacin may result in sleeplessness, anxiety, nervousness and palpitations.

Side effects of Ciprofloxacin: Some of the unintended reactions that may occur after taking Ciprofloxacin are:

• Rashes and itching
• Anxiety and restlessness
• Headache
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhea
• Vomiting and nausea

Interactions: Ciprofloxacin should not be used unless prescribed by a doctor and before taking it talk to a doctor about your medical history and the medicines you're currently using. Ciprofloxacin may react with other chemical substances so it's best to consult a doctor if you're taking antacids, theophylline and other antibiotics.

Additional Information: Ciprofloxacin should not be used without prior approval from a trained physician and don't share these drugs with anybody else. Ciprofloxacin is made for specific conditions and it's not advisable to use the drug for other purposes. Keep medicinal drugs out of the reach of children.