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Prescription onlyFluoroquinolone antibiotic
Ciprofloxacin
Brand names
CiploxCifranCiprobid
Uses
Urinary tract, gastrointestinal and certain respiratory infections.
How it works
Inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase, stopping replication.
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea
- Dizziness
Serious side effects
- Tendon rupture
- QT prolongation
- Nerve damage
Who should not take it
Children/adolescents unless essential; known allergy.
Drug interactions
Antacids and dairy reduce absorption; increases theophylline levels.
Storage
Store below 30°C.
Pregnancy category
C — Risk cannot be ruled out
Sources: ICMR AMR guidelines