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Zucipro 500 Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Bacterial Infections. The alternative uses of Zucipro 500 Tablet have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Zucipro 500 Tablet 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. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Zucipro 500 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Zucipro 500 Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Zucipro 500 Tablet has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Zucipro 500 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Zucipro 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 conditions have been mentioned below in the Zucipro 500 Tablet contraindications section.
Additionally, Zucipro 500 Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Zucipro 500 Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Zucipro 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 |
| 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Zucipro 500 Tablet is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Zucipro 500 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Zucipro may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Zucipro again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Zucipro 500 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Zucipro. If you see any side effects, stop taking Zucipro immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Zucipro again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Zucipro 500 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Zucipro may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Zucipro 500 Tablet on the Liver?
Zucipro may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Zucipro 500 Tablet on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Zucipro on the heart have been reported.
Zucipro 500 Tablet 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 Zucipro 500 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zucipro 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Yes, Zucipro 500 Tablet can get addictive. Consume it only after doctor's advise.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Zucipro 500 Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Zucipro 500 Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Zucipro 500 Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Zucipro 500 Tablet
Using Zucipro 500 Tablet with some foods may lead to harmful effects. Take your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zucipro 500 Tablet
Consuming Zucipro 500 Tablet with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Zucipro can be taken with tramadol. No harmful drug interactions have been reported between them. However, It doesn't mean that no interaction exists between these two medicines when taken together. If you feel any discomfort after taking the two together, inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, you can take Zucipro for pseudomonas infection. It is active against them. However, sometimes the bacteria acquires resistance against Zucipro. Please consult your doctor before taking Zucipro for the above-mentioned infection.
Do not take Zucipro 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 Zucipro with calcium-rich foods.
Zucipro used to treat several bacterial infections, like urinary tract infection (UTI), pneumonia, bone, and joint infection, endocarditis, gastroenteritis, otitis externa, prostatitis, anthrax, and bacterial infection of the eye. It is not effective for treating any viral infections such as cold, and flu.
Zucipro 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.
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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
