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Cipro For Treatment Of Prostatitis
- Chronic Prostatitis
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Prevention
Chronic prostatitis cannot be prevented.
Treatment
For many years, antibiotics have been the mainstay of treatment for chronic prostatitis. Antibiotics such as trimethoprim-sulfa (Bactrim, Septra) and the fluoroquinolones ("floxacins," sold under the brand names Floxin, Cipro, Levaquin and others) are used most often to treat chronic bacterial prostatitis. Because it is difficult for antibiotics to get into the prostate gland, they must be given at high doses for an extended period,...
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Prostatitis Treatment
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Most cases of acute prostatitis clear up completely with medication and slight changes to the diet and behavior.MEDICATIONS:Antibiotics, most often... Read more »
Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention Although you cannot prevent the prostate from enlarging, you can take measures to reduce your symptoms: Limit your intake of... Read more »
Prostate Cancer Treatment: Localized Prostate Cancer
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Radiation TherapyRadiation therapy may be used as an initial treatment for localized prostate cancer. It may also be used as treatment for cancer... Read more »
Cipro Oral Precautions and Side Effects
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: CIPROFLOXACIN - ORAL Pronounced: (sip-row-FLOX-ah-sin) Warning This medication may rarely cause tendon damage (e.g., tendonitis,... Read more »
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