About Ciprofloxacin HCL

Ciprofloxacin hydrochloride is a prescription antibiotic drug that is sold under the Cipro brand name. This drug is used to fight bacterial infections including those that may occur in the lower respiratory tract, urinary tract or skin.

Allergic Reactions

• According to Drugs.com, patients may suffer a loss of consciousness, skin rash or swelling of the face with an allergic reaction to ciprofloxacin hydrochloride and these effects require prompt medical attention.

Side Effects

• Patients should notify their doctors if they experience side effects with ciprofloxacin hydrochloride use such as diarrhea, headaches or abdominal pain.

Drug Interactions

• Patients who use theophylline with ciprofloxacin hydrochloride may experience seizures, cardiac arrests or respiratory failure.

Food Interactions

• Milk or yogurt may decrease the absorption of ciprofloxacin hydrochloride if these foods are consumed less than six hours before taking the drug or less than two hours after taking this medication.

Precautions

• Users of ciprofloxacin hydrochloride should be careful when driving or operating dangerous machinery due to the possibility of dizziness or light-headedness from taking the drug.

Warnings

• Patients should complete the entire course of ciprofloxacin hydrochloride as prescribed by a doctor (See Reference 1). Bacteria may become resistant to antibiotics if the prescribed course of treatment is not completed.