Ciprofloxacin 500mg

What is Cipro?
Cipro (ciprofloxacin) is a brand-name prescription antibiotic medication. It’s used to treat infections caused by bacteria.

Cipro belongs to a class of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones.

Cipro is effective for treating infections caused by many different types of bacteria. These include bacteria that cause infections in the urinary tract, abdomen, skin, prostate, and bone, as well as other types of infections.

Cipro comes in several forms:

tablets (Cipro)
extended-release tablets (Cipro XR)
powder for oral suspension (Cipro)
Cipro generic name
Cipro is available as a generic drug. The generic drug name is ciprofloxacin.

Ciprofloxacin (generic Cipro) is available in several forms, including:

oral immediate-release tablet
oral extended-release tablet
ophthalmic solution (eye drops)
otic solution (ear drops)
oral suspension
solution for injection

Cipro side effects
Cipro can cause mild or serious side effects. The following list contains some of the key side effects that may occur while taking Cipro. This list does not include all possible side effects.

For more information on the possible side effects of Cipro, or tips on how to deal with a troubling side effect, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.

More common side effects
The more common side effects of Cipro include:

nausea
diarrhea
vomiting
stomach upset
dizziness
rash
Also, results from a liver function test can be higher than normal. This is usually temporary, but can also be a sign of liver damage.

Most of these side effects may go away within a few days or a couple of weeks. If they’re more severe or don’t go away, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.