Cipro Iv

Ciprofloxacin

Ciprofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat a number of bacterial infections.[3] This includes bone and joint infections, intra abdominal infections, certain types of infectious diarrhea, respiratory tract infections, skin infections, typhoid fever, and urinary tract infections, among others.[3] For some infections it is used in addition to other antibiotics.[3] It can be taken by mouth, as eye drops, as ear drops, or intravenous...

I would like to know the name of all the meds that work to treat poison ivy. Will cephalexin 500 mg or ciprofloxacin 500 mg work? ## No, these are antibiotics that are used to treat bacterial infections. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, and non-allergic skin rash. Poison ivy is actually an allergic reaction, so you may need a steroid to treat it, as well as an antihistamine, according to FDA reports. How are you doing, now? Has there been any change?

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Can you take Diclofenac Sod when taking Cipro ## Actually, these two medications aren't generally prescribed together, due to the fact that combining them increases the risk of stimulation of the central nervous system and seizures. On the Ciprofloxacin Details page under Interactions it says "They may also interact with the GABA A receptor and cause neurological symptoms; this effect is augmented by certain nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs." Have they both been prescribed for you? ## yes ive been prescribed the two drugs ## I've been on dicloflanac and the dr prescribed me cipro

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yellow , 6 sided tab, 500mg, no imprint. 10 tab blister pack, biochem pharmaceutical industries, mumbai, india. ...Is this a ligit pill? ive onley known cipro to be white round or caplet shape . not familier with 6 sided pills(yellow) ## i found a 6 sided yellow pill. with a vague 57 on one side, cannot make out the markings on the flip side ## Sorry, without the complete markings, it is impossible to say for certain what it is. In addition, foreign medications are almost impossible to identify, because they are not as strictly regulated as those in the US, so it is extremely difficult to say what you may have. Does anyone know anything about these?

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oval- white 126 on one side R on the other side ## Yes, this contains 250mgs of the antibiotic Ciprofloxacin, used to treat various types of infections. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, diarrhea and skin rash. Read more here: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## I am breaking out with small pimples on my face and chest is this normal? ## ive been taking this antibiotic for a few days and im feeling massive presurre in my bladder area and pain .. help?

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My doctor just prescribed two drugs for two different conditions, prednisone for severe poison ivy and ciprofloxacn for a urinary infection. After doing a bit of research, it is my understanding that prednisone should not be taken when there is an infection. Should I take them both? (Prednisone dosage: 5mg each tablet; 10 tablets daily for 2 days, reducing to 9/2days; 8/2days; 6/2days; 4/2days; 2/2days; 1/2days. Cipro dosage: 500 mg; 1 tablet twice daily for 14 days) ## You shouldn't take it if you have an active fungal infection that you are taking oral medications for, and it can make it easier for you to develop an infection, but it is fine to take if you're doctor has prescribed it for you, and is monitoring your condition regularly. The FDA lists the typical side effects of...

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Ive been taking (ciprofloxacin hcl 500mg) since the 5th, August 2013. I'm a contractor and work is vigorous, GOD HELP ME, my whole body feels as the day after a full body workout, No Worse, I can barely move or sit. Is this a regular complaint? Is this the result of a drug interaction? I take 30mg morphine twice daily and hydrocodon 10/350 for breakthrough... (Im eat up with arthritis and am forced to work) I take tizanadine 4mg nightly for spasms and RLS. Has the damage been done, will it get better? I cannot work tomorrow, due to life threatening illnesses I've lost several momths work and have no insurance ## Hi, James! Sorry about the problem that you're having. However, this has been happening more and more frequently with antibiotics. There have been many posts about i...

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I was prescribed ciprofloxan 500 mg.×2 a day iv taken 3 tablets and my abcess has doublrd in size since yesterday. It is going into my nose & eye area& now the right side of my neck. Im concerened as i have had a heart attack 2 yrs. ago. And am concerned of affects on my heart. ## Once you are a full 24 hours in to taking an antibiotic, you should not see any worsening. Since you have experienced more swelling, it may mean that this one isn't work for you and you should return to your dentist/doctor as you may need to try something else. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. And yes, there is a concern about the havoc such an infection could potentially cause to your heart, so plea...

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Have had this infection only 2xs prior in my 53 years.. Been on Methadone Maint. for many years.. Previously was prescribed Cipro and felt like i was going to die beside the sickness from the infection,,also was given Leviquin before that . What is the BEST ANTIBIOTIC that goes right to the infection site without adverse REACTIONS ??? Ive heard KEFLEX ?? I am on 35 mgs. of methadone daily. Thanks so much. ## Hello, Gigi! How are you doing? I am very sorry about the infection. You should talk to your doctor about prescribing Keflex, it's the one that's listed as being safe to use with Methadone. Normal side effects may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with? ## thank you,,i have been on keflex now for 2 weeks n am do...

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ive been tested and found that i have a staph infection the lower right side of my jaw which looks like a mumps...what is best way to treat this aside from operation.. my doctor prescribed me a levoprxacin and ciprofloxacin for one week but i havent felt any improvement. now im taking sambong leaves as prescribed by my faith healer.. is it effective for staph infection? ## @Jhe, Have you considered trying Tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) oil for your staph infection? From what I've read, Tea Tree oil is touted as one of the most powerful antibacterial essential oils, yet, at the same time is also considered to be very mild & safe. There's a study I found (linked below) that also demonstrates this oils ability to remove staph infections: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7782258 Howev...

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I have an excruciating tooth ache.... ive been taking aleve,naproxen,ciprol, which is the best medication for this pain? ## none...you need something stronger, lortab at least, and lots of times it is caused by an infection, so some antibiotics will be priceless,hope you feel better...

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Looks like a darvocet ive taken before but it's white...not pink...found this in my daughters room .what is it? ## Hello, Tara! How are you? This tablet is manufactured by Pack Pharmaceuticals and they list it as containing 500mgs of Ciprofloxacin, which is an antibiotic. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I found a white oblong pill with P500 printed on one side and no imprint on the other side what is this pill called? ## If it says p500 on ONE SIDE and is blank o. The other side and is a white oblong pill, it is Walmart's generic version of Tylenol/acetaminophen and it's 500 milligrams. I have the exact same pills right now. ## It's ge...

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I have been on Breo for quite some time but was given a trial of Trelegy. Used for 6 days but had thick mucus in throat during night and heavy deep cough, back on Breo for 4 days then completed Trelegy for 8 days. The following day had bowel pain and mucus (diarrhea) for 3-4 days then constant fecal diarrhea. Put on Cipro & Metronidazole then off Cipro and on Amoxicillin-clav. Extreme pain & diarrhea during night, went to ER. Given IV meds and sent home with Diphenoxylate/atropine. At that point diagnosed with diverticulitis but no explanation how it was caused (I have had it but ALWAYS could determine what set it off). Finished all meds with no relief so put on Cholestyramine. Been on it for 8 days now and finally getting relief from constant diarrhea. This entire experience ha...

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Used to treat MRSA ## To treat MRSA, Vancomycin or other antibiotics in the same class are used. Other options may include: Flucloxacillin, Erythromycin and Ciprofloxacin. I am not, however, finding any that start with an R. but it is possible that some doctors may use Rocephin, the active ingredient in Ceftriaxone, though it is not listed as being used to treat MRSA. Do you have any other information, such as antibiotic class or anything on the particular one or ones you are seeking information on? ## After taking a round of Cipro and Flagel, I have an imbalance of flora that is causing me diahrrea and stomach pain. I had this before some years ago and was prescribed something that Started with a V. can you suggest something, ## I was in the hospital and was given a IV therapy for 20 d...

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what morphine 4mg IV injection is ## Morphine is a narcotic pain reliever. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dry mouth and dizziness. Read more on it here: Do you have any other questions? ## I was in the ER yesterday for flank/adomnal pain (right side) and the doctors came to the diognosis that I had a kidney infewction and uti which name is hard to remember but it began with a "P" labeling my kindney infection. I had a migraine head ache and I was given 4mg morphine twice. The infection was treated with Cipro. Is 4mg Morphine a dangerous way to relieve a headache? I am still in pain which I was given 5/500mg vicodin in a count of #12 and #30 zophran for nausea. My question is this, is morphine 4mg a little or a lot and how long should it take for my flank pa...

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Cubicin IV for MRSA infection ## is cubicin an effective solution against mrsa? i've tried vancomycyn,cipro, clyndo,fortaz and aztreonam.

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So I discontinued taking Ciprofloxacin for a UTI about four weeks ago and since then I've been having some unusual problems. Such as thickness of throat feeling, slight shortness of breath, pressure behind eyeballs, random pains around my ear, ribcage pain, heartburn, upper abdominal pain, sharp pain near belly button, out of body feeling, and on and off sharp pains around my heart. Two days after I stopped the drug my heart was racing, my mouth became very dry and I was having pains around my heart. I went to the ER, was hooked up to an IV and was told I had Dehydration and High Blood Pressure. I found that very weird because prior to coming in I had drank five bottles of water that morning, was completley relaxed and I have never had a High Blood Pressure problem ever before. They...

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NDC Database

Ciprofloxacin (As Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride) 500 mg Oral Tablet by Ivax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ## Markings: TEVA;5312; OR 5312;500 ## Shape: Oval ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 0172-5312-42, 0172-5312-60, 0172-5312-70 ## Active Ingredients: Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride

NDC Database

Ciprofloxacin (As Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride) 750 mg Oral Tablet by Ivax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ## Markings: TEVA;5313 ## Shape: Oval ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 0172-5313-60 ## Active Ingredients: Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride

NDC Database

Ciprofloxacin 250 mg (As Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride 297 mg) Oral Tablet by Ivax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ## Markings: TEVA;5311 ## Shape: Oval ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 0172-5311-60 ## Active Ingredients: Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride