The optimal antimicrobial regimen and treatment duration for acute uncomplicated pyelonephritis are unknown.
Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic used to treat or prevent certain infections caused by bacteria. Ciprofloxacin is also used to treat or prevent anthrax in people who may have been exposed to anthrax germs in the air. Ciprofloxacin extended-release (long-acting) tablets are used only to treat certain types [...]
This section does not list all benefits and risks of Cipro XR. Cipro XR can be prescribed only by a licensed health care professional. Your doctor has prescribed Cipro XR only for you.
Since their introduction in the United States over a decade ago, the quinolones have become a mainstay in the treatment of serious bacterial infections in adults. Their use in children, however, has been restricted because of concern for potential cartilage damage.
Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic that is used to treat bacterial infections. Ciprofloxacin belongs to the fluoroquinolone class of antibiotics which includes levofloxacin (Levaquin), ofloxacin (Floxin), gatifloxacin (Tequin), norfloxacin (Noroxin), moxifloxacin (Avelox), trovafloxacin (Trovan) and others. Ciprofloxacin stops the multiplication of bacteria by inhibiting the reproduction and repair of their genetic material (DNA). The FDA approved [...]
