Cipro (Ciprofloxacin) is a chemotherapeutic antibiotic of the fluoroquinolone drug class (quinolones refer to potent synthetic chemotherapeutic drugs) which includes levofloxacin (Levaquin), ofloxacin (Floxin), gatifloxacin(Tequin), norfloxacin (Noroxin), moxifloxacin (Avelox), trovafloxacin (Trovan) and others. It fights bacteria in the body. It kills bacteria by interfering with the enzymes that cause DNA to rewind after being copied, which stops synthesis of DNA and of protein. Ciprofloxacin is used to treat infections of the skin, lungs, airways, bones, and joints caused by susceptible bacteria. Cipro is also used to treat various bacterial infections. The FDA approved of the use of Ciprofloxacin in October 1987. It can only be taken with proper prescription from a medical specialist. However, just like any other prescription drugs, Cipro also has its own side effects. In this article we will tackle Cipro's side effects from the most common to the ones that really need professional medical care. Below is a list of cipro side effects ranging from the most common to the most rare:

Common Side Effects:

Check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:

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  upset stomach (mild)

• diarrhea (mild)

• vomiting

• stomach pain

• headache

• restlessness

Less frequent or rare:

Check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:

• Change in sense of taste

• increased sensitivity of skin to sunlight

Side effects that needs quick medical attention:

Less common

• Blistering of skin

• sensation of skin burning

• skin itching, rash, redness, or swelling

Rare

• skin rash

• itching

• hives

• difficulty breathing or swallowing

• swelling of the face or throat

• yellowing of the skin or eyes

• dark urine

• pale or dark stools

• blood in urine

• unusual tiredness

• sunburn or blistering

• seizures or convulsions

• vaginal infection

• vision changes

• pain, inflammation, or rupture of a tendon

Some side effects that are not listed here may be experienced by other patients. If this happens, notify your doctor immediately.

Interactions with other drugs

Ciprofloxacin taken together theophylline can lead to increased toxic blood level of theophylline. Theophylline is used to open airways in the treatment of asthma, if the toxic levels of theophylline go higher it can cause seizures and disturbances in the heart rhythm. If the use of theophylline and ciprofloxacin can not be avoided, make sure to always visit your doctor for blood tests to monitor the toxic levels of theophylline.

Ciprofloxacin may lead to elevated blood thinning effects of warfarin (Coumadin). Anticoagulant activity should be monitored after starting or stopping ciprofloxacin.

Sevelamer (Renagel) may reduce the effects of ciprofloxacin. Iron salts (ferrous sulfate) and antacids may reduce the absorption of ciprofloxacin. Milk and orange juice can also reduce the absorption of ciprofloxacin. Ciprofloxacin as well as iron and antacids should be given 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking milk or orange juice.

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