ciprofloxacin
| Uses | • bacterial infections (respiratory tract/skin/joint/urinary tract) (available on site) |
| Contraindications, drug interactions or cautions | Contraindications • pregnancy, children Drug Interactions • theophylline, phenytoin, steroids, warfarin, aspirin, antipsychotics |
| Adverse Effects (common and severe) | • nausea • diarrhea • skin photosensitivity |
| Instructions and dose (initial; typical) | 500mg twice a day |
| Monitoring | • liver function tests |
| Source of Suggestion | WHO Model List of Essential Medicines (Added on August, 2015) |