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Cipro

Generic Name:ciprofloxacin

Revised:4/1/2000

  Table of Contents
  • Overview
  • Side Effects and Interactions
  • Taking the Medicine
  • Special Precautions
  •   Special Precautions

    Pregnant women and children should not take Cipro. Others may be allergic to this medication.

    If you experience symptoms such as breathing difficulty, wheezing, sneezing, hives, or itching, obtain emergency medical attention.

    Life-threatening anaphylactic shock is rare, but it demands instant treatment.

    People with kidney disease should take Cipro only under careful medical supervision, as special dosage modifications may have to be made.

    Liver enzyme elevations have also been noted, so periodic blood tests will be necessary if you have to take this medicine for any length of time.

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