What are Ciprofloxacin Tablets Uses and Side Effects?

Ciprofloxacin tablets is a drug belongs to category of quinolone antibiotics group. This medication is indicated for the treatment of different types of infections caused by bacteria's like diarrhea, skin infections, joint infections, bone infection, gonorrhoea. But this drug is not efficient for the treatment of infections caused by viruses.

Mechanism of Action of Ciprofloxacin Tablets

Ciplofloxacin tablets acts by interfaring DNA synthesis process in bacteria by inhibiting the enzyme sysnthesis, which results in death of bacteria.

Side Effects of Ciprofloxacin Tablets

Ciprofloxacin tablets have some common side effects also like nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, insomnia, dark urine, yellowing of eyes, pale skin, stomach ache, abdominal pain, liver problem, kidney problem, weakness, skin reactions like rash, swelling, redness, itching etc.

Precautions with Ciprofloxacin Tablets

• If you are going to start the treatment with ciprofloxacin, make sure that you are not allergic to the active agent ciprofloxacin tablets, also with other antibiotic drugs. You should also assure yourself that you are not allergic to any inactive ingredients used in the formulation.
• Do not receive any type of vaccination during medication phase.
• Avoid the ciprofloxacin medication if you are already pregnant, it may harm developing baby. 
• Also avoid the treatment during breast feeding condition, as it is secreted in human milk.

Ciprofloxacin tablets are mostly formulated in the form of tablets. There are many manufacturers in India involved in the manufacturing of ciprofloxacin tablets. Affy group is one of the pharmaceutical company engaged in manufacturing of ciprofloxacin tablet in India, for third party, contract manufacturing, generic market and export market.