Patient was educated on how to take Ciprofloxacin intravenous as follows: Ciprofloxacin can also be taken as an oral suspension. Make sure the medication is clear and free of any suspended particles, before use. Shake the oral suspension container well for 15 seconds before measuring the dose to be taken. Carefully measure the dose using a special measuring device/spoon. Do not use a household spoon because you may not get the correct dose and consequently [...]

Patient was educated on how to take Ciprofloxacin pill as follows: Take Ciprofloxacin pill with or without food along with a full 8 oz. glass of water. Taking the medication with food and water helps prevent any nauseating sensation. Evenly space out the doses of the antibiotic and take the dose at the scheduled time every day. Keeping to the schedule helps with maintaining a constant level of the antibiotic in the body, which is [...]

Patient was educated on Ciprofloxacin and its mechanism of action as follows: Ciprofloxacin is abroad-spectrum antibiotic that is active against several bacteria. This is an antibiotic that belongs to the group of Fluoroquinolones. Ciprofloxacin acts by inhibiting topoisomerase enzyme, which is needed to separate the replicated bacterial DNA strands. Separation of the bacterial DNA strands is needed for bacterial division and progression of infection. Topoisomerase enzymes help during this step of bacterial division. Inhibition of topoisomerase [...]