Patient was educated on the side effects of using Ciprofloxacin as follows: Opportunistic fungal infections The friendly normal flora residing in the human body help prevent growth of opportunistic infections. Ciprofloxacin by destroying the normal flora, tips the balance in favor of opportunistic infections. So, long term use of Ciprofloxacin carries a risk of opportunistic fungal infections, such as, thrush and yeast infections. Peripheral neuropathy Long term Ciprofloxacin intake can lead to serious problems of [...]

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Ciprofloxacin as follows: Hepatic damage Long term Ciprofloxacin intake can lead to hepatic injury, thus compromising liver function. Hepatic injury and altered liver function can result in increased bilirubin levels in the body, resulting in itching, jaundice with yellowing of skin and sclera, dark urine, altered metabolism with nausea and vomiting, pain in the right upper abdominal quadrant, and fatigue. Renal damage Long term Ciprofloxacin intake [...]

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Ciprofloxacin as follows: Anaphylaxis A rare, but serious anaphylactic response can occur for Ciprofloxacin. Patients can present with extreme itching and rash, swelling of the face and throat, dizziness, bronchoconstriction, and difficulty breathing. This is an emergency and medical attention should be sought immediately, without any delay. Cardiac arrhythmias Ciprofloxacin can precipitate irregular heartbeats, life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias in individuals with history of cardiac arrhythmias. Individuals with [...]

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Ciprofloxacin as follows: Nausea and vomiting This is the most common side effect of Ciprofloxacin. Taking the antibiotic with some food and water can minimize the effects of nausea and vomiting. Diarrhea Human intestines have a lot of bacteria, both good and bad, living in a sensitive balance with each other. This helps maintain the normal natural intestinal environment. Ciprofloxacin works by killing the bacteria. While [...]

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 [...]