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Xipro 500 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Bacterial Infections. Xipro 500 Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Xipro 500 Tablet. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Xipro 500 Tablet have been listed ahead. These side effects of Xipro 500 Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Xipro 500 Tablet's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. In addition, Xipro 500 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Xipro 500 Tablet related warnings section.
Xipro 500 Tablet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Arrhythmia, Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Xipro 500 Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Xipro 500 Tablet with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Xipro 500 Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Xipro 500 Tablet 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 |
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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 Xipro 500 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Xipro may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Xipro again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Xipro 500 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Xipro. Immediately discontinue Xipro if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Xipro 500 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Xipro rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Xipro 500 Tablet on the Liver?
Xipro has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Xipro 500 Tablet on the Heart?
Side effects of Xipro rarely affect the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Xipro 500 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Xipro 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Yes, you can get addicted to Xipro 500 Tablet. It is essential that you take [medicine] only after doctor's recommendation.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Xipro 500 Tablet. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Xipro 500 Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Xipro 500 Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Xipro 500 Tablet
Taking Xipro 500 Tablet with food can create severe side effects. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Xipro 500 Tablet
Taking alcohol with Xipro 500 Tablet can be dangerous.
It is recommended to avoid taking Xipro 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.
Yes, you can take Xipro 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 Xipro 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 Xipro with calcium-rich foods.
Xipro can increase the risk of tendonitis and tendon rupture in some patient. However, the exact mechanism of tendon rupture is not known. If you suffer from tendon rupture or any kind of muscular pain after consuming this drug, please consult your doctor immediately.
Xipro 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.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Cipro® (ciprofloxacin hydrochloride)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 710-713
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 579-584
