Cipro

ciprofloxacin · KIT · Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.

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Plain English

Cipro (ciprofloxacin) is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. It comes as a kit with directions for use that you should follow as prescribed by your doctor.

Key Facts

Brand Name: Cipro
Generic Name: ciprofloxacin
NDC Code (Product): 50419-777
Manufacturer: Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Dosage Form: KIT
Marketing Status
Application #: NDA020780
Marketing Start: 09/26/1997

Recall History

No Recall History

Side Effects Reported to FDA

FDA FAERS database · These are reported events, not confirmed side effects

drug hypersensitivity6,153 reports

pain6,078 reports

fatigue5,998 reports

diarrhoea5,813 reports

nausea5,809 reports

arthralgia5,536 reports

drug ineffective5,058 reports

acute kidney injury4,713 reports

dyspnoea4,621 reports

chronic kidney disease4,544 reports

Full Prescribing Information

Source: FDA Drug Label (SPL)For healthcare professionals

Indications & Usage

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE CIPRO is a fluoroquinolone antibacterial indicated in adults (18 years of age and older) with the following infections caused by designated, susceptible bacteria and in pediatric patients where indicated: • Skin and Skin Structure Infections ( 1.1 ) • Bone and Joint Infections ( 1.2 ) • Complicated Intra-Abdominal Infections ( 1.3 ) • Infectious Diarrhea ( 1.4 ) • Typhoid Fever (Enteric Fever) ( 1.5 ) • Uncomplicated Cervical and Urethral Gonorrhea ( 1.6 ) • Inhalational Anthrax post-exposure in adult and pediatric patients ( 1.7) • Plague in adult and pediatric patients ( 1.8 ) • Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis ( 1.9 ) • Lower Respiratory Tract Infections ( 1.10 ) • Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis • Urinary Tract Infections ( 1.11 ) • Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) • Acute Uncomplicated Cystitis • Complicated UTI and Pyelonephritis in Pediatric Patients • Acute Sinusitis ( 1.12 ) Usage To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of CIPRO and other antibacterial drugs, CIPRO should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria. ( 1.13 ) 1.1 Skin and Sk…

Dosage & Administration

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION CIPRO Tablets and Oral Suspension should be administered orally as described in the appropriate Dosage Guidelines tables. Adult Dosage Guidelines Infection Dose Frequency Duration Skin and Skin Structure 500 -750 mg every 12 hours 7 to 14 days Bone and Joint 500-750 mg every 12 hours 4 to 8 weeks Complicated Intra-Abdominal 500 mg every 12 hours 7 to 14 days Infectious Diarrhea 500 mg every 12 hours 5 to 7 days Typhoid Fever 500 mg every 12 hours 10 days Uncomplicated Gonorrhea 250 mg single dose single dose Inhalational anthrax (post-exposure) 500 mg every 12 hours 60 days Plague 500–750 mg every 12 hours 14 days Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis 500 mg every 12 hours 28 days Lower Respiratory Tract 500 -750 mg every 12 hours 7 to 14 days Urinary Tract 250-500 mg every 12 hours 7 to 14 days Acute Uncomplicated Cystitis 250 mg every 12 hours 3 days Acute Sinusitis 500 mg every 12 hours 10 days • Adults with creatinine clearance 30–50 mL/min 250–500 mg q 12 h (2.3 ) • Adults with creatinine clearance 5–29 mL/min 250–500 mg q 18 h ( 2.3 ) • Patients on hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis 250–500 mg q 24 h (after dialysis) ( 2.3 ) Pediatric Oral Dosage Guidelin…

Contraindications

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS • Known hypersensitivity to CIPRO or other quinolones ( 4.1 , 5.6 , 5.7) • Concomitant administration with tizanidine ( 4.2 ) 4.1 Hypersensitivity CIPRO is contraindicated in persons with a history of hypersensitivity to ciprofloxacin, any member of the quinolone class of antibacterials, or any of the product components [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 )]. 4.2 Tizanidine Concomitant administration with tizanidine is contraindicated [see Drug Interactions ( 7 )].

Drug Interactions

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Ciprofloxacin is an inhibitor of human cytochrome P450 1A2 (CYP1A2) mediated metabolism. Co-administration of CIPRO with other drugs primarily metabolized by CYP1A2 results in increased plasma concentrations of these drugs and could lead to clinically significant adverse events of the co-administered drug. Table 11: Drugs That are Affected by and Affecting CIPRO Drugs That are Affected by CIPRO Drug(s) Recommendation Comments Tizanidine Contraindicated Concomitant administration of tizanidine and CIPRO is contraindicated due to the potentiation of hypotensive and sedative effects of tizanidine [ see Contraindications ( 4.2 ) ] Theophylline Avoid Use (Plasma Exposure Likely to be Increased and Prolonged) Concurrent administration of CIPRO with theophylline may result in increased risk of a patient developing central nervous system (CNS) or other adverse reactions. If concomitant use cannot be avoided, monitor serum levels of theophylline and adjust dosage as appropriate [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.10 )]. Drugs Known to Prolong QT Interval Avoid Use CIPRO may further prolong the QT interval in patients receiving drugs known to prolong the QT interval (for ex…

Adverse Reactions

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following serious and otherwise important adverse drug reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of labeling: • Disabling and Potentially Irreversible Serious Adverse Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] • Tendinitis and Tendon Rupture [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] • Peripheral Neuropathy [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] • Central Nervous System Effects [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] Exacerbation of Myasthenia Gravis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] • Other Serious and Sometimes Fatal Adverse Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )] • Hypersensitivity Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 )] • Hepatotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8 )] • Risk of Aortic Aneurysm and Dissection [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.9 )] • Serious Adverse Reactions with Concomitant Theophylline [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.10) ] • Clostridioides difficile -Associated Diarrhea [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.11 )] • Prolongation of the QT Interval [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.12 )] • Musculoskeletal Disorders in Pediatric Patients [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.13 )] • Photosensitivi…

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cipro used for?

Cipro (ciprofloxacin) is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. It comes as a kit with directions for use that you should follow as prescribed by your doctor.

Is Cipro a controlled substance?

Cipro is not classified as a controlled substance by the DEA.

What is the generic name for Cipro?

The generic name for Cipro is ciprofloxacin. There are 12 other brand versions of ciprofloxacin.

What is the NDC code for Cipro ?

The NDC (National Drug Code) for Cipro is 50419-777, listed by Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc..

Product NDC

50419-777

Package NDC

50419-777-01

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