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Ciprodac is a prescription drug, available for use as Infusion,Tablet. Urinary Tract Infection, Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Ciprodac has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Ciprodac. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Ciprodac side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Ciprodac are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Ciprodac's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. In addition, Ciprodac's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Ciprodac related warnings section.
Ciprodac is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Arrhythmia, Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Ciprodac are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Ciprodac may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Ciprodac is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Ciprodac is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Ciprodac safe for pregnant women?
Ciprodac can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Ciprodac, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Ciprodac safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Ciprodac. If you see any side effects, stop taking Ciprodac immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Ciprodac again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Ciprodac on the Kidneys?
Ciprodac rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ciprodac on the Liver?
Ciprodac may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Ciprodac on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Ciprodac on the heart have been reported.
Ciprodac should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ciprodac unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ciprodac habit forming or addictive?
Yes, you can get addicted to Ciprodac. It is essential that you take [medicine] only after doctor's recommendation.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Ciprodac you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Ciprodac only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Ciprodac cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Ciprodac
Taking certain foods and Ciprodac together may have severe side effects. Talk to your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ciprodac
Taking alcohol with Ciprodac can be dangerous.
Yes, Ciprodac can be taken with paracetamol, no clinically significant interactions are seen between these two. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Please talk to your doctor before consuming these two medicines together.
Discontinuing Ciprodac on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.
It is recommended to avoid taking Ciprodac with ibuprofen, because it may increase the risk of side effects associated with the central nervous system. Hence you must consult a doctor before taking these two medicines together.
Ciprodac should be taken with a meal. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. Drinking extra water will help prevent some unwanted effects of this medicine. Do not take this medicine along with milk, yogurt, or other dairy products may reduce the absorption of a drug. Take it exactly as directed by the physician.
Ciprodac should not be taken together. Harmful drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. Please let your doctor know that you are on warfarin if he/she has prescribed Ciprodac to you.
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