Human body is vulnerable to Bacterial Infections. One way to get rid of Bacterial Infection attack is to make the immune system stronger and the other way is to treat Bacterial Infection with medication. Cipro Generic Ciprofloxacin medicine is an antibiotic drug that belongs to the drug group called Fluoroquinolones. Generic Cipro is used to treat bacterial infections in the body. Cipro does not work for viral infections like common Cold or Flu. Cipro Generic works by stopping the growth of bacteria in the body. Bacteria survive with the help of certain protein in the body. Cipro Ciprofloxacin works by stopping the production of the protein consumed by bacteria to survive. Cipro is also used to treat or slow down different types of Bacterial Infections and to prevent Anthrax after exposure. Before getting Cipro prescribed for your bacterial infections, let the Doctor know your complete medical history including the prescription medicines, over the counter medicines, herbal supplements, vitamins, and minerals you are taking. Do not use Cipro Ciprofloxacin, if you are allergic to the content of Cipro or other Quinolone antibiotics. Ask your Doctor:If you have liver or kidney diseasesIf you have myasthenia gravisIf you have history of seizureIf you have low level of potassium in the bloodIf you have DiabetesIf you have lungs transplantIf you have Joint problem or bone diseasesIf you have history of Long QT SyndromeWhile you are under the treatment of Cipro, do not take antacids or herbal and vitamin supplements. Your tendon, the fiber that connects bones and muscles, may be swelled or torn due to the use of Cipro. This may happen with patients of old age or with the patients taking steroids. Never use Cipro, if you are using Tizanidine, Zanaflex, Levaquin, Maxaquin, Avelox, Floxin, and Noroxin.Do not use Cipro without consulting your Doctor if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant, or breast-feeding a baby.Cipro may makes you dizzy. Do not drive or operate heavy machineries or perform any other activities that require alertness. Use of alcohol, sun exposure, tanning booths, and sunlamps should be avoided. Cipro is an antibiotic drug. Take Cipro exactly as prescribed by your Doctor for you. Do not take Cipro more than prescribed or longer than recommended.Take Cipro Tablets even without food but with few extra glasses of water and drink more glasses of liquid while under Cipro treatment. If you are taking Cipro Liquid, do not chew the beads or granules of medicine in the liquid. Do not crush or chew or break the tablets that are extended release. The Cipro Doses and Cipro Treatment depend upon the condition of the patient. Limit the consumption of dairy rich products, calcium rich juices and food, as they tend to decrease the effect of Cipro.If you miss the Cipro dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is the time of next dose, skip the missed one. Do not take extra Cipro to make up the missed dose. Cipro overdose symptoms are generally epilepsy, seizure, weakness, or urine problems. So if you suspect Cipro overdose, ask for emergency medical treatment.Cipro Generic Ciprofloxacin side effects may include hives, skin rashes, sudden pain, body swelling, dizziness, diarrhea, seizure, confusion, numbness, fever, sore throat, urine problems, bleeding, severing blistering, tingling, and difficult breathing. The minor side effects may include vomiting, nausea, nervousness, insomnia, anxiety, blurred vision, and drowsiness.Ciprofloxacin rarely gives fatal side effect. If you experience any of the above side effects persistent or bothersome, talk to your Doctor immediately and ask for emergency medical help.There are some medicines that interact with Cipro Generic Ciprofloxacin such as blood thinner warfarin, Clozaril, FazaClo, Cyclosporine, Diabetes medicines such as Micronase, Diabeta, and Glynase. Motrin, Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as Advil, Ibuprofen, Diclofenac, Indocin, Aleve, Anaprox, and others such as Rheumatrex, Dilantin, Requip, Cognex, Theo-Dur, Slo-Phyllin, Benemid, Reglan, and others.For more information about Cipro Generic Ciprofloxacin, consult your Doctor or Pharmacist.

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