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Cirprocfloxacin DRUG

Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. It works by inhibiting DNA synthesis in bacteria. It is given intravenously at a dose of 400 mg every 12 hours to treat infections of the skin, lungs, bones, and joints caused by susceptible bacteria such as E. coli. Potential adverse effects include seizures, nausea, tendon rupture, and anaphylaxis. Nurses should monitor for signs of infection or allergic reaction and encourage fluid intake to prevent kidney problems.

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Cirprocfloxacin DRUG

Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. It works by inhibiting DNA synthesis in bacteria. It is given intravenously at a dose of 400 mg every 12 hours to treat infections of the skin, lungs, bones, and joints caused by susceptible bacteria such as E. coli. Potential adverse effects include seizures, nausea, tendon rupture, and anaphylaxis. Nurses should monitor for signs of infection or allergic reaction and encourage fluid intake to prevent kidney problems.

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Melo, Monica Tan

Ciprofloxacin

NAME OF
DRUG

DOSE, ROUTE
AND
FREQUENCY

Generic name:
Ciprofloxacin

Dose:
400 mg

Brand name:

Route:
IV

Classification:
Anti-infectives
Antibiotic Class:
Fluoroquinolone
s

Frequency:
Q12

INDICATIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS

ADVERSE EFFECT

Inhibits bacterial DNA Ciprofloxacin is


synthesis by inhibiting used to treat
DNA gyrase.
infections of the
skin, lungs,
Therapeutic Effects:
airways, bones,
Death of susceptible
and joints caused
bacteria.
by susceptible
bacteria.
Spectrum: Broad
activity includes many It is also
gram-positive
frequenly used to
pathogens.
treat urinary
infections caused
by bacteria such
as E. coli.

Contraindicated in
hypersensitivity, crosssensitivity among agents
may occur.

CNS: Seizures,
dizziness, drowsiness,
headache, insomnia,
acute psychoses,
agitation, confusion,
hallucinations,
increased intracranial
pressure, tremors.
GI:
pseudomembranous
colitis, abdominal
pain, diarrhea, nausea,
altered taste
GU: interstitial
cystitis, vaginitis
Derm: rash
Endo: hyperglycemia,
hypoglycaemia
Local: phlebitis at IV
site
MS: tendinitis, tendon
rupture
Misc: hypersensitivity
reactions including
anaphylaxis, StevensJohnson syndrome,
lymphadenopathy

MECHANISM OF
ACTION

It is effective in
treating infectious
diarrheas caused
by E. coli,
Campylobacter
jejuni, and
Shigella bacteria.

Use cautiously in
underlying CNS
pathology, renal
impairment, cirrhosis.

NURSING
CONSIDERATION
-Assess for infection prior to
and during therapy.
-Obtain specimens for culture
and sensitivity before
initiating therapy. First dose
may be given before receiving
results. To prevent
development of resistant
bacteria, therapy should only
be used to treat infections that
are proven or strongly
suspected to be caused by
susceptible bacteria.
-Observe for signs and
symptoms of anaphylaxis
(rash, pruritus, laryngeal
edema, wheezing).
Discontinue drug and notify
physician immediately if these
problems occur. Keep
epinephrine and resuscitation
equipment close by in case of
an anaphylactic reaction.
-Encourage patient to

Melo, Monica Tan


Ciprofloxacin

maintain a fluid intake of at


least 1500-2000 ml/day to
prevent crystalluria.

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