Answer is already in your question. 500 mg is strength of Ciprofloxacin.
An oblong tablet imprinted with "CR 500" is generally 500mg ciprofloxacin hydrochloride, used in the treatment of sinusitis, bladder infection, and other bacterial infections. Commonly called "Cipro," it is an antibiotic in the class fluoroquinolones.
ciprofloxacin - an fluoroquinolone antibiotic
no, its an antibiotic. they only kill bacteria.
ciprofloxacin for sinus infections
Ciprofloxacin is used to treat infections of the skin, lungs, bones, and joints caused by bacteria. Ciprofloxacin is most commonly used to treat urinary infections and infectious diarrhea often caused by E. coli.
After a bit of digging - It's apparently Ciprofloxacin. It has a number of uses in the medical field - see relate link for Wikipedia's entry.
Cipro is not the first line antibiotic of choice for pneumonia. Levaquin is the first choice. Levaquin is expensive. It is usually given IV for the first dose in order to speed up effectiveness, then by table form, one 500 mg per day for ten days.
Ciprofloxacin can be used in seniors, but caution is needed due to the risk of side effects such as tendon rupture or central nervous system effects. Dosage adjustments may be necessary based on kidney function. A healthcare provider should be consulted before starting this medication in seniors.
Ciprofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone, meaning it prevents bacterial DNA from replicating. Thus, it used to fight bacterial infections. It is widely known after the anthrax scare, for which it is prescribed. It can also be used for certain types of UTIs (Urinary Tract Infections).
Yes, cloxacillin and ciprofloxacin can generally be taken together, as they belong to different classes of antibiotics and do not have known significant interactions. However, it's important to follow your healthcare provider's instructions regarding dosage and timing. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist before starting any new medications to ensure safety and efficacy based on your individual health situation.
Cipro and Tylenol may interact. It is recommended that you talk to your doctor before taking both together. Therefore there is a some risk in taking both but it is not high. If Cipro is being taken for a urinary tract infection and the pain is related to the infection it may be more beneficial to take the over the counter drug Azo.