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Can Ciprofloxacin be used for something other than urinary infections?
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∙ 11y ago
Yes, it can be used for a number of illnesses and infections, some of which are acute uncomplicated cystitis in females caused by Escherichia coli or Staphylococcus saprophyticus, chronic bacterial prostatitis caused by Escherichia coli or Proteus mirabilis, lower respiratory tract infections,
acute sinusitis, skin and skin structure infections, bone and joint infections, complicated intra-abdominal infections, infectious diarrhea.
But note that the use for any of those illnesses named above must be made only under medical prescription. This is a broad spectrum antibiotic, and you should take it exactly as prescribed by your physician. The indications above are for adults only.
NOTE: Although effective in clinical trials, Ciprofloxacin is not a drug of first choice in the pediatric population due to an increased incidence of adverse events compared to controls, including events related to joints and/or surrounding tissues.
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Is ciprofloxacin good for upper respiratory infections?
Ciprofloxacin is not a good drug to treat the upper respiratory infections. It is more or less reserved antibacterial drug. Other simple antibiotics like penicillin should be used to treat the upper respiratory tract infections. They are more effective than Ciprofloxacin in this case.
Is sulfa in macrobid?
No. Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) is not a sulpha drug; it is a broad spectrum antibiotic used in the treatment of a number of infections, including respiratory tract infections (RTI's), sinus infections, urinary tract infections (UTI's), as well as infections of the skin, bone and joints, lungs and prostate. It is also used in the treatment of sexually transmitted diseases (STD's), among other types of infections.
Reason for urinary system?
with out the urinary systen we can not has a problem and not have your period and you can not have infections in the bladder\kidney and any other part of it. By:w829
What is ciprofloxacin used for?
Ciprofloxacin is one of the fluoroquinolone group of antibacterials. It is very useful antibacterial drug. It should not be used commonly. Although it is used like food item or as a fever reducing drug by quacks in most developing countries. This drug has very wide spectrum of antibacterial action. It can cause serious damage to the cartilages. This drug is a drug of choice for typhoid fever. Resistance to this drug is seen commonly due to large scale misuse.
Can you take Cipro for an abscess?
Ciprofloxacin is generally used to treat urinary tract infections because it is highly effective against E. Coli and other common bacteria that cause UTI's. However, a wound abcess can produce anaerobic bacteria that would be more resistant to Ciprofloxacin. Depending on the type of bacteria causing the infection, a stronger antibiotic like Vancomycin or Azithromycin would be more effective.
What is nitrofurantoin macro used for?
an antibiotic primarily for urinary tract infections, but can have other antibacterial uses.... and it's spelled nitrofurantoin... brand name macrobid along with other brand names.
What does ultrazole medicine used for?
Long-term prophylaxis/therapy of chronic bronchial or urinary tract infections, or other suseptible bacterial infections.
What are the 3 most common nosocomial infections?
Urinary tract infections, pneumonia or other respiratory infections, and wound infections are usually the most common.
What antibiotics for urinary tract infections?
Sulfonamides antibiotics such as co-trimoxazole
I get urinary tract infections and I hate cranberry juice. What other natural supplement can I take that will help out?
There are a number of supplements that aid urinary function and health, including asparagus extract and Crancitrin.
Can Bladder infections be caused by sperm?
I am not a physician and if you are experiencing any pain or other symptoms in the urinary tract you must get to you physician right away; urinary tract infections can be serious. As a non-physician, I will offer the opinion that sperm in and of itself is not dirty or diseased, unless there are other serious problems with health. An infection would be caused by the entry of germs somehow into the urinary tract, and not by sperm or by seminal fluid.
How many things can be treated by penicillin?
There are several types of penicillins, each used to treat different kinds of infections, such as skin infections, dental infections, ear infections, respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, gonorrhea, and other infections caused by bacteria. These drugs will not work for olds, flu, and other infections caused by viruses.For the source and more detailed information concerning your request, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated below.
