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Generic NameCiprofloxacin
Trade NameCipro
IndicationUrinary tract infections, gonorrhea, respiratory tract infections, bronchitis, pneumonia, skin and bone infections, infectious diarrhea, abdominal infections
ActionInhibits bacterial DNA synthesis
Therapeutic ClassAnti-infectives
Pharmacologic ClassFluoroquinolone
Nursing Considerations• Contraindicated in allergies • May cause QT prolongation, avoid use with other drugs that can cause QT prolongation • Can cause seizures, arrhythmias, pseudomembranous colitis, anaphylaxis, Stevens Johnson syndrome • May decrease effects of phenytoin • Monitor renal panel • Assess for infection, obtain cultures prior to therapy • Monitor liver function tests
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Generic NameCiprofloxacin
Trade NameCipro
IndicationUrinary tract infections, gonorrhea, respiratory tract infections, bronchitis, pneumonia, skin and bone infections, infectious diarrhea, abdominal infections
ActionInhibits bacterial DNA synthesis
Therapeutic ClassAnti-infectives
Pharmacologic ClassFluoroquinolone
Nursing Considerations• Contraindicated in allergies • May cause QT prolongation, avoid use with other drugs that can cause QT prolongation • Can cause seizures, arrhythmias, pseudomembranous colitis, anaphylaxis, Stevens Johnson syndrome • May decrease effects of phenytoin • Monitor renal panel • Assess for infection, obtain cultures prior to therapy • Monitor liver function tests
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