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Xipro, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Urinary Tract Infection, Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. Xipro also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Xipro depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Xipro side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Xipro go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Xipro is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Xipro's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Xipro related warnings section.
Xipro 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. Some other conditions that can be affected by Xipro are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Xipro may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Xipro is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Xipro 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 Xipro safe for pregnant women?
Xipro can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Xipro, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Xipro safe during breastfeeding?
Xipro 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 Xipro on the Kidneys?
Xipro rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Xipro on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Xipro on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Xipro on the Heart?
Xipro is rarely harmful for the heart.
Xipro 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 Xipro unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Xipro habit forming or addictive?
Yes, Xipro cause dependence in some cases. Talk to your doctor before taking it.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Xipro can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Xipro only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Xipro cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Xipro
The side effects of taking Xipro with certain foods can be serious. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Xipro
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Xipro as it can have severe side effects.
It is recommended to avoid taking Xipro with ibuprofen, because it may increase the risk of side effects associated with the central nervous system. Hence you must consult a doctor before taking these two medicines together.
Yes, you can take Xipro 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.
Do not take Xipro 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 Xipro with calcium-rich foods.
Xipro can increase the risk of tendonitis and tendon rupture in some patient. However, the exact mechanism of tendon rupture is not known. If you suffer from tendon rupture or any kind of muscular pain after consuming this drug, please consult your doctor immediately.
Xipro 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.
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