Part Two of Kensoflex Information, Focusing on Side Effects, Discontinuation or Withdrawal Effects, and Additional Information

This second section of our medication database entry focuses on potential side effects, withdrawal or discontinuation effects, and additional information, while part one covers basic drug characteristics, uses and benefits.

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What are the possible side effects of ciprofloxacin?

  • If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking ciprofloxacin and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately:
    • an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
    • seizures;
    • confusion or hallucinations;
    • liver damage (yellowing of the skin or eyes, nausea, abdominal pain or discomfort, unusual bleeding or bruising, severe fatigue); or
    • muscle or joint pain;
    • skin rash; or
    • chest pain, chest discomfort, shortness of breath, or swelling of the legs or feet.
  • If you experience any of the following less serious side effects, continue taking ciprofloxacin and talk to your doctor:
    • nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;
    • headache;
    • dizziness or lightheadedness;
    • drowsiness;
    • insomnia;
    • ringing in the ears; or
    • increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight.
  • Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

What other drugs will affect ciprofloxacin?

  • Do not take antacids that contain calcium, magnesium or aluminum (e.g., Tums or Rolaids); the ulcer medicine sucralfate (Carafate); or vitamin or mineral supplements that contain calcium, iron or zinc for a minimum of 6 hours before or 2 hours after a dose of ciprofloxacin. Taking antacids, sucralfate, or vitamin or mineral supplements too close to a dose of ciprofloxacin can greatly decrease the effects of the antibiotic.
  • Before taking ciprofloxacin, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following drugs:
    • didanosine (Videx, ddI);
    • theophylline (Theo-Dur, Theolair, Slo-Phyllin, Slo-Bid, Elixophyllin);
    • warfarin (Coumadin);
    • probenecid (Benemid);
    • insulin or an oral diabetes medication such as glipizide (Glucotrol), glyburide (Micronase, Diabeta, Glynase), and others;
    • a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, Nuprin, others), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn, Anaprox), ketoprofen (Orudis KT, Orudis, Oruvail), and others;
    • phenytoin (Dilantin); or
    • cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune).
  • You may not be able to take ciprofloxacin, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you are taking any of the medicines listed above.
  • Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with ciprofloxacin. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including herbal products.

Where can I get more information?

  • Your pharmacist has additional information about ciprofloxacin written for health professionals that you may read.
  • Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.

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Version: 7.03. Revision date: 7/18/03.

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