Aricip 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Aricip is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Aricip safe for pregnant women?
Aricip may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Aricip again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Aricip safe during breastfeeding?
Aricip 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 Aricip on the Kidneys?
Aricip rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Aricip on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Aricip on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Aricip on the Heart?
Aricip has very mild side effects on the heart.
Aricip 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 Aricip unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Aricip habit forming or addictive?
Aricip can be addictive. You should not take it without medical advice.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Aricip, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Aricip can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Aricip should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Aricip is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Aricip
The side effects of taking Aricip with certain foods can be serious. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Aricip
Taking alcohol with Aricip can be dangerous.
Do not take Aricip 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 Aricip with calcium-rich foods.
Yes, you can take Aricip for pseudomonas infection. It is active against them. However, sometimes the bacteria acquires resistance against Aricip. Please consult your doctor before taking Aricip for the above-mentioned infection.
Aricip is a brand name for ciprofloxacin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called fluoroquinolones. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, and bone infections.
Aricip can be taken with tramadol. No harmful drug interactions have been reported between them. However, It doesn't mean that no interaction exists between these two medicines when taken together. If you feel any discomfort after taking the two together, inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, Aricip can be taken with omeprazole, no harmful interaction have been observed between them. However, please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines at the same time.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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