ciprofloxacin

What is the classification of ciprofloxacin (Cipro)?

Anti-infective: treatment and prophylaxis of various bacterial infections.

ciprofloxacin is used to treat bacterial infections such as: Urinary tract infections, Gonorrhea, respiratory infections, skin infections, GU infections and Gynecological infections.
What is the contraindications of ciprofloxacin (Cipro)?

Hypersensitivity.
What is the adverse effects of ciprofloxacin (Cipro)?

Life threatening side effects include seizures, arrhythmias, hepatotoxicity, pseudomembranous colitis, anaphylaxis stevens-johnson syndrome.

common side effects include dizziness, headache, insomnia, diarrhea, and nausea.

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