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Cipro Vaginal Infections
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WHAT IS CIPROFLOXACIN? Ciprofloxacin, also called Cipro Vaginal Infections
, is an antibiotic rug. Antibiotics fight infections caused by bacteria. Cipro Vaginal Infections
fights many different bacteria. It is also used to fight some opportunistic
infections in people with HIV. Bayer Corporation manufactures it. NOTE: In 2004, the Centers for Disease Control noted an increase in strains of gonorrhea that are resistant to
Cipro Vaginal Infections
among men who have sex with men. Using Cipro Vaginal Infections
may be ineffective for gonorrhea, and might actually increase the spread of drug-resistant gonorrhea. For this reason, the CDC recommends
the use of other antibiotics by men who have sex with men for treatment of gonorrhea. WHY DO PEOPLE WITH HIV TAKE Cipro Vaginal Infections
? Cipro Vaginal Infections
is used for a wide range of
bacterial infections. It works against many different bacteria. Cipro Vaginal Infections
works against some bacteria that are resistant to other antibiotics, including penicillin. Many germs live in our bodies or are
common in our surroundings. A healthy immune system can fight them off or keep them under control. However, HIV infection can weaken the immune system. Infections that take advantage of weakened immune defenses are
called “opportunistic infections.” People with advanced HIV disease can get opportunistic infections. See Fact Sheet 500 for more
information on opportunistic infections. Cipro Vaginal Infections
is often used along with other antibiotics to treat mycobacterium avium complex (MAC), an opportunistic infection in people with HIV. See Fact
Sheet 514 for more information on MAC. People who have a CD4 cell count of less than 75 may develop MAC. If your CD4 cell count is below 75, talk to your health care provider about using Cipro Vaginal Infections
Some people are allergic to Cipro Vaginal Infections
and similar antibiotics. Be sure to tell your health care provider if you are allergic to any antibiotics. WHAT ABOUT
DRUG RESISTANCE? Whenever you take medication, be sure to take all of the prescribed doses. Many people stop if they feel better. This is not a good idea. If the drug doesn’t kill all of the germs, they might
change (mutate) so that they can survive even when you are taking medications. When this happens, the drug will stop working. This is called “developing resistance” to the drug.
For example, if you are taking Cipro Vaginal Infections
to fight MAC and you miss too many doses, the MAC in your body could develop resistance to Cipro Vaginal Infections
. Then you would have to take a different drug or
combination of drugs to fight MAC. HOW IS Cipro Vaginal Infections
TAKEN? Cipro Vaginal Infections
is available in several different strength tablets. They contain between 100 milligrams (mg) and 750 mg of Cipro Vaginal Infections
. It is also available in a liquid
form. Cipro Vaginal Infections
is taken every 12 hours, except for a 500 mg once-daily formulation called Cipro Vaginal Infections
XR. The dose of Cipro Vaginal Infections
and the length of time you will take it depend on the type of infection
you have. Cipro Vaginal Infections
tablets can be taken with or without food. Take them with plenty of water. Drink lots of water while you are taking Cipro Vaginal Infections
to make sure the drug doesn’t accumulate in your kidneys.
Do not take Cipro Vaginal Infections
at the same time as antacids that contain aluminum or magnesium. They will reduce the amount of Cipro Vaginal Infections
in your blood. WHAT ARE
THE SIDE EFFECTS? The most common side effects of Cipro Vaginal Infections
are nausea, diarrhea, vomiting abdominal pain or discomfort, headache, rash and restlessness. It can also cause dizziness and drowsiness.
Very few people who take Cipro Vaginal Infections
get these side effects. However, most antiretroviral medications (ARVs) also cause problems in the digestive system. Cipro Vaginal Infections
could make these problems
worse. Cipro Vaginal Infections
makes some people very sensitive to sunlight. It increases the effects of caffeine and can make you very jittery and nervous. In rare cases,
Cipro Vaginal Infections
causes an allergic reaction that can be serious. Antibiotics kill some helpful bacteria that normally live in the digestive system. You can eat yogurt or take supplements
of acidophilus to replace them. HOW DOES Cipro Vaginal Infections
REACT WITH OTHER DRUGS? Cipro Vaginal Infections
is not broken down by the liver. This means that it does not have many interactions with ARVs. However, it is
still a good idea to tell your doctor about all the medications you are taking. Antacids that contain aluminum or
magnesium can lower blood levels of Cipro Vaginal Infections
. Do not take antacids at the same time as Cipro Vaginal Infections
. Supplements that contain calcium, iron, or zinc can also reduce levels of Cipro Vaginal Infections
.
Do not take them while you are taking Cipro Vaginal Infections
. Ask your health care provider whether you should keep taking multivitamins that contain iron, calcium
or zinc while you are taking Cipro Vaginal Infections
. Probenecid is a drug used to lower uric acid levels. This is a treatment for gout. Probenecid causes large increases in the blood levels of Cipro Vaginal Infections
.
Cipro Vaginal Infections
can increase methadone levels, possibly causing a serious overdose.
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