Ciprofloxacin Orion
Ciprofloxacin Orion is an antibiotic that kills bacteria causing various infections.
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will tell you exactly how much Ciprofloxacin Orion to take, how often, and for how long. The dose depends on your type and severity of infection.
Method
Swallow tablets whole with plenty of fluid. Do not chew, as they taste bad. Try to take them at the same time each day. You can take them with or without food, but avoid dairy products (like milk or yogurt) or calcium-fortified drinks as they can affect how the medicine works.
Your doctor will determine the maximum daily dose for your condition.
Possible Side Effects
- •Nausea, diarrhea
- •Joint pain in children
- •Fungal infections
- •Changes in blood tests (e.g., certain white blood cells, liver/kidney function)
- •Loss of appetite
- •Headache, dizziness, or trouble sleeping
- •Feeling restless, anxious, or confused; unusual dreams, depression, or hallucinations
- •Vomiting, stomach pain, indigestion, or gas
- •Skin rash, itching, or hives
- •Joint or muscle pain in adults
- •Weakness or fever
- •Poor kidney function
- •High or low blood sugar
- •Tingling, numbness, shaking, or dizziness
- •Vision problems (including double vision or distorted color)
- •Ringing in the ears or hearing problems
- •Fast heartbeat or low blood pressure
- •Shortness of breath
- •Liver problems (like yellow skin/eyes, hepatitis)
- •Increased skin sensitivity to sunlight
- •Swelling, muscle spasms, or tendon problems
- •Inflammation of blood vessels
- •Small red spots under the skin
- •Worsening of muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis)
- •Migraines or problems with coordination
Important Warnings
- Do not take Ciprofloxacin Orion if you have previously had serious side effects from a quinolone or fluoroquinolone antibiotic.
- Seek urgent medical attention if you experience sudden, severe pain in your stomach, chest or back.
- Stop taking Ciprofloxacin Orion and contact your doctor immediately if you have a severe allergic reaction (e.g., chest tightness, dizziness, fainting, swelling of face/throat).
- Stop taking Ciprofloxacin Orion and contact your doctor if you experience tendon pain or inflammation. Avoid exercise, as this can increase the risk of tendon rupture.
- Stop taking Ciprofloxacin Orion and tell your doctor immediately if you develop symptoms of nerve damage (neuropathy) like pain, burning, tingling, numbness, or weakness in your limbs.
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- Stop taking Ciprofloxacin Orion and contact your doctor immediately if you notice signs of liver problems (e.g., loss of appetite, yellow skin/eyes, dark urine, itching, stomach tenderness).
- Avoid direct sunlight and artificial UV light (e.g., sunbeds) while taking Ciprofloxacin Orion, as your skin will be more sensitive to light.
Use in Elderly Patients
Avoid use in older adults. Risk of QT prolongation. Reduce the dose and/or increase the dosing interval in moderately severe renal impairment. Calcium, iron, zinc, magnesium and aluminium reduce absorption. Increases the risk of tendinitis and aortic injury and valvular heart disease. Consider central nervous system adverse effects, especially lowered seizure threshold and confusion. (updated 4.12.2023)