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Proquin XR Drug Center
Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
Proquin XR (ciprofloxacin) is used to treat different types of bacterial infections. It is an antibiotic in a group of drugs called fluoroquinolones. This medication is available in generic form. Common side effects include nausea, diarrhea, dizziness, lightheadedness, headache, or trouble sleeping.
The dose of Proquin XR is 500 mg tablets, taken orally once daily for 3 to 10 days with a meal, preferably the evening meal. Proquin XR may interact with blood thinners, clozapine, cyclosporine, insulin or diabetes medication you take by mouth, methotrexate, metoclopramide, phenytoin, probenecid, ropinirole, tacrine, theophylline, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), or oral steroids. Tell your doctor all medications you are taking. During pregnancy, Proquin XR should be used only when prescribed. This medication passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
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Proquin XR Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Proquin XR (ciprofloxacin hcl) and other antibacterial drugs, Proquin XR (ciprofloxacin hcl) should be used only to treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections that are strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy. In the absence of such data, local epidemiology and susceptibility patterns may contribute to the empiric selection of therapy.
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Proquin XR Patient Information: Side Effects
Stop using ciprofloxacin and get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using ciprofloxacin and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
- dizziness, fainting, fast or pounding heartbeat;
- sudden pain or swelling near your joints (especially in your arm or ankle);
- diarrhea that is watery or bloody;
- confusion, hallucinations, depression, unusual thoughts or behavior;
- seizu...
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Proquin XR Consumer Information: Uses
This medication is used to treat bladder (urinary tract) infections. Ciprofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for virus infections (e.g., common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness
HOW TO USE: Read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist before you start using ciprofloxacin and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, consu...
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