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Cipro Side Effects

Name: Cipro
Generic: Ciprofloxacin
Manufacturer: Bayer A.G.
Date approved: August 30, 2000
Status: Prescription only
Approved uses: Treatment of bacterial infections
Off-Label uses: None
Side effects:
  • Common side effects: Nausea
  • diarrhea
  • abnormal liver function
  • vomiting
  • and rash.
    Also incidence of tendinitis and some occurrence of tendon rupture.
Related topics: Levaquin, Avelox, Factive
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Cipro (Ciprofloxacin)

Cipro (Ciprofloxacin) is a synthetic antibiotic manufactured and sold by Bayer A.G. and is also marketed under the brand names Ciproxin and Ciprobay. Cipro belongs to a group of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones that are prescribed to fight many types of bacterial infections including both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.

Those taking Cipro have reported a number of minor side effects that may occur as a result of the drug, with most have to do with some stomach discomfort, which is not uncommon for antibiotics of this type. Patients taking Cipro have exhibited in some cases more serious side effects, including joint stiffness or tendon pain.

The incidence of these joint and tendon-related side effects became even more evident and serious in July of 2008, when the FDA announced it would require a "black box" warning on all Cipro prescriptions. The "black box" warning is the most serious warning that the FDA can require of prescription medication. In the case of Cipro, the warning was required due to the increasing incidence of cases of tendon ruptures, a serious injury that can leave patients incapacitated and needing extensive surgery. The tendon ruptures have increasingly occurred among patients taking Cipro and other fluoroquinolone antibiotics.

Tendon Rupture: Signs and Symptoms

An Achilles tendon is a tendon located at the back of the lower leg and is connected to the heel bone. Achilles tendon rupture occurs when an individual tears the tendon, either partially or completely. Achilles tendon ruptures can be extremely painful and usually an individual with a torn tendon will feel some or all of the following symptoms: Swelling and severe pain toward the heel Inability to walk normally, particularly an individual wonít be able to walk without experiencing pain The inability to place the entire foot downward will likely occur Those who have ruptured the tendon completely will be unable to raise toes on the injured leg There is also the possibility that an individual has not torn the tendon, but will feel a number of similar symptoms. read more

Fluoroquinolones Receive Black Box Label By FDA

The drug types within the fluoroquinolone family include: Levaquin (levofloxacin) Factive (gemifloxacin mesylate) Avelox (moxifloxacin HCL) Cipro XR and Proquin XR (ciprofloxacin extended release Noroxin (norfloxacin) Floxin (ofloxacin) Cipro (ciprofloaxacin) With the new labeling, the drugs will now carry a black box warning label , considered the strongest label given by the FDA. While no recall has been implemented, the dangers are becoming more apparent among the most common risk for the fluoroquinolone drugs which is Achilles tendonitis /tendon rupture. Cipro Side Effects. read more

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Cipro Jury Verdicts

______ RECOVERY @INTRO = Medical malpractice - Failure to timely diagnose and treat subacute bacterial endocarditis - Permanent damage to aortic valve requiring open heart surgery, mechanical valve replacement, and lifelong need for anticoagulation medicine.

______ RECOVERY Medical malpractice - Failure to timely diagnose and treat subacute bacterial endocarditis - Permanent damage to aortic valve requiring open heart surgery, mechanical valve replacement, and lifelong need for anticoagulation medicine.

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