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Recipro is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Urinary Tract Infection, Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Recipro have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Recipro depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Recipro side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Recipro are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Recipro's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Recipro has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Recipro related warnings section.
Recipro is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Arrhythmia, Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Recipro contraindications section.
Additionally, Recipro may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Recipro, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Recipro is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Recipro safe for pregnant women?
Recipro may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Recipro again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Recipro safe during breastfeeding?
Recipro can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Recipro on the Kidneys?
Recipro rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Recipro on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Recipro on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Recipro on the Heart?
Recipro has very mild side effects on the heart.
Recipro should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Recipro unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Recipro habit forming or addictive?
You may get addicted to Recipro. Therefore, before taking it, consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Recipro. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, Recipro is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Recipro cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Recipro
Taking certain foods and Recipro together may have severe side effects. Talk to your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Recipro
Consuming Recipro with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Recipro is not recommended as the first-line of a drug for treating a sinus infection. However, if there are no other alternatives available then you can take it. Keep your doctor informed.
Discontinuing Recipro on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.
Yes, you can take Recipro for UTI infection. It is the first-line drug for treating UTI infection. It is active against the bacteria which causes UTI infection. However, you must follow all the instruction and direction written on the prescription and do not discontinue medication without consulting your doctor.
Recipro and doxylamine can be taken together, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. However, it doesn't mean that no interactions exist between them. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.
Do not take Recipro along with dairy products such as milk or yogurt or calcium-containing foods. Dairy products may affect the absorption of the medicine directly affecting the efficacy of this drug. Hence, avoid taking Recipro with calcium-rich foods.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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