Cipro is one of the most popular medications for treatment of infectious diseases. This popularity can be explained easily – Cipro perfectly works in common infections, practically without side-effects.
Cipro belongs to the fluorchinolone group. The drug basis is the substance called ciprofloxacin. Cipro affects bacterium of several groups and provides a wide range of action. Under the Cipro action protein synthesis in the bacterium cell is disturbed killing bacteria. Accordingly, the drug is related to bactericidal medications affecting microorganisms. Influence on active microbes is an important advantage of the drug as it prevents disease relapse.
Taken orally Cipro penetrates in the blood. It is significantly accumulated in urinary system and lungs, so it is prescribed in infectious diseases of these organs. In addition Cipro is used in treatment of infections of TNE (throat, ear, and nose), lungs, bronchial tubes, trachea, kidneys, urinary system, genitals, skin, bones, joints, and also digestive system.
Cipro is supplied in two dosages: 250 mg and 500mg. In unserious case a Cipro dose for adults is 250mg twice a day. In serious case a Cipro dosage can be doubled. Cipro pills are taken orally on an empty stomach (half an hour before a meal). For full absorption take a pill with much water.
For the majority unserious enough small course of treatment with Cipro – from 5 till 7 days under condition of regular reception. For gonorrhea treatment is single dose of one Cipro pill is enough. Cipro is an antibacterial drug of modern generation, convenient in use (oral administration, twice a day), effective and safe. It makes the drug to be one of the most convenient medications in the home first-aid kit.