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Ciproday is a prescription medicine that is available as a Drops, Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Bacterial Infections. Other than this, Ciproday has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Ciproday is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Ciproday as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Ciproday are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Ciproday has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Ciproday has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Ciproday related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Arrhythmia, Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) must refrain from the use of Ciproday since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Ciproday have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Ciproday with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Ciproday is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Ciproday 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 Ciproday safe for pregnant women?
Ciproday can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Ciproday, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Ciproday safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Ciproday. If you see any side effects, stop taking Ciproday immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Ciproday again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Ciproday on the Kidneys?
Ciproday rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ciproday on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Ciproday on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Ciproday on the Heart?
Ciproday is rarely harmful for the heart.
Ciproday 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 Ciproday unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ciproday habit forming or addictive?
Yes, you can get addicted to Ciproday. 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 Ciproday you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Ciproday is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Ciproday cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Ciproday
Taking Ciproday with food can create severe side effects. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ciproday
Taking Ciproday with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Ciproday and doxylamine can be taken together, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. However, it doesn't mean that no interactions exist between them. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.
Yes, you can take Ciproday for UTI infection. It is the first-line drug for treating UTI infection. It is active against the bacteria which causes UTI infection. However, you must follow all the instruction and direction written on the prescription and do not discontinue medication without consulting your doctor.
Do not take Ciproday along with dairy products such as milk or yogurt or calcium-containing foods. Dairy products may affect the absorption of the medicine directly affecting the efficacy of this drug. Hence, avoid taking Ciproday with calcium-rich foods.
Yes, you can take Ciproday for pseudomonas infection. It is active against them. However, sometimes the bacteria acquires resistance against Ciproday. Please consult your doctor before taking Ciproday for the above-mentioned infection.
Ciproday 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Cipro® (ciprofloxacin hydrochloride)
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