Cipro Generic

Cipro is useful for treating a wide range of bacterial infections. The drug classification for Ciprofloxacin is quinolone antibiotic. It stops the growth of bacteria. This is the only use for the medication and it will not work to stop a viral infection such as the flu or a cold. If a patient is prescribed this antibiotic too often it will lose its effectiveness.

Taking Cipro with some other products may cause it to bind with them and be ineffective. If the doctor prescribes the medication for a bacterial infection talk to the pharmacists about other products that you may be taking such as supplements. Quinapril, vitamins, and products containing iron or zinc can render the medication ineffective.

Various foods can also inhibit the effectiveness of this medication. It is best to take the dosage 2 hours before or 6 hours after consuming foods that are rich in calcium like milk or yogurt.

It is important to take it at the same times every day and to not miss a dose. For the medication to work properly the entire prescription must be taken until it is gone.