Prescription Required
Ciprofloxacin + Dexamethasone is a prescription medicine. The alternative uses of Ciprofloxacin + Dexamethasone have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Ciprofloxacin + Dexamethasone depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Ciprofloxacin + Dexamethasone include Eye Pain, Eye itching, Eye Inflammation. While these are the most often observed Ciprofloxacin + Dexamethasone side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Ciprofloxacin + Dexamethasone normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Ciprofloxacin + Dexamethasone has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Ciprofloxacin + Dexamethasone related warnings talks about Ciprofloxacin + Dexamethasone's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Allergy must refrain from the use of Ciprofloxacin + Dexamethasone since this can cause severe adverse effects.
Besides this, Ciprofloxacin + Dexamethasone may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Ciprofloxacin + Dexamethasone, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Ciprofloxacin + Dexamethasone is used to treat the following -
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 |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Is the use of Ciprofloxacin + Dexamethasone safe for pregnant women?
Ciprofloxacin + Dexamethasone shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Ciprofloxacin + Dexamethasone safe during breastfeeding?
Ciprofloxacin + Dexamethasone is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Ciprofloxacin + Dexamethasone on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Ciprofloxacin + Dexamethasone on kidneys.
What is the effect of Ciprofloxacin + Dexamethasone on the Liver?
There is no research available on the side effects of Ciprofloxacin + Dexamethasone on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Ciprofloxacin + Dexamethasone on the Heart?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Ciprofloxacin + Dexamethasone on heart. So it is not known whether taking Ciprofloxacin + Dexamethasone will cause side effects on heart or not.
Ciprofloxacin + Dexamethasone should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ciprofloxacin + Dexamethasone unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ciprofloxacin + Dexamethasone habit forming or addictive?
Ciprofloxacin + Dexamethasone is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Ciprofloxacin + Dexamethasone as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Ciprofloxacin + Dexamethasone is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Ciprofloxacin + Dexamethasone in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Ciprofloxacin + Dexamethasone
Taking Ciprofloxacin + Dexamethasone with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ciprofloxacin + Dexamethasone
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Ciprofloxacin + Dexamethasone with alcohol.
Yes, Ciprofloxacin + Dexamethasone can be taken with paracetamol, no clinically significant interactions are seen between these two. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Please talk to your doctor before consuming these two medicines together.
Ciprofloxacin + Dexamethasone 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.
Yes, you can take Ciprofloxacin + Dexamethasone 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.
Ciprofloxacin + Dexamethasone 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.
Ciprofloxacin + Dexamethasone 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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