Here we present the first reported case of bilateral iliopsoas tendon rupture associated with prolonged ciprofloxacin use. This older woman presented with non-traumatic, sudden onset hip pain which was diagnosed as a right iliopsoas rupture on MRI. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Intravenous Administration

  Intravenous administration of ciprofloxacin in patients with additional risks may elevate the risk of QTc interval prolongation. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  Most quinolones have excellent oral bioavailability, with serum drug concentrations equivalent to intravenous administration. Quinolones have few adverse effects, most notably nausea, headache, dizziness, and confusion. [aafp.org]

  However, this may change the absorption of the medication compared to taking the capsule whole.[15] Chemistry[edit] It has a volume of distribution of 2.4 L/kg following intravenous administration.[1] References[edit] a b c d e "Zanaflex (tizanidine hydrochloride [en.wikipedia.org]

• Foreign Body Aspiration

  Foreign body aspirations occur among children more than adults and can cause life threatening complications. Acute respiratory failure due to foreign body aspiration in adults is a rare condition. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Nausea

  She presented to clinic with nausea and anorexia within a few days of addition of ciprofloxacin to her current regimen of medications, which included digoxin. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  Vol. 54, Pg. 115, 1993. man TDLo oral 200mg/kg (200mg/kg) GASTROINTESTINAL: NAUSEA OR VOMITING BEHAVIORAL: TREMOR GASTROINTESTINAL: OTHER CHANGES Annals of Pharmacotherpy. [chem.nlm.nih.gov]

  Can be exacerbated by the drugs’ effects on cell membrane channels Adverse Effects Use of fluoroquinolones may result to these adverse effects: GI: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dry mouth CNS: headache, dizziness, insomnia, depression Immunological: bone [nurseslabs.com]

  Both treatments were well tolerated, but the frequencies of nausea and diarrhea were lower in the ciprofloxacin ER group than in the ciprofloxacin IR group (nausea, ER, 0.6%; IR, 2.2%; P 0.033; diarrhea, ER, 0.2%; IR, 1.4%; P 0.037). [aac.asm.org]

• Abdominal Pain

  Upon physical examination a slight general abdominal pain on palpation and some fresh blood at rectal digital examination were found. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  The most frequently reported adverse effects are nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, headache, restlessness, rash, dizziness and pruritus. Drug interactions Plasma levels of theophylline may be increased. [apps.who.int]

  Common side effects of Cipro include abdominal pain, diarrhea, headache, and rash. [medicinenet.com]

• Hip Pain

  This older woman presented with non-traumatic, sudden onset hip pain which was diagnosed as a right iliopsoas rupture on MRI. Despite stopping ciprofloxacin, she went on to develop rupture of the contralateral iliopsoas tendon. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Skin Rash

  Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) is an uncommon and self-limiting skin rash commonly caused by drugs and is characterized by the acute onset of fever, pustulosis, and neutrophilia from 4 to 10 days after the drug intake. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  Stop this medicine if you develop a skin rash or yellowing of the eyes or skin. Ciprofloxacin may cause swelling or tearing of a tendon. [drugs.com]

  Drugs & MedicationsCiprofloxacin Ciprofloxacin Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity COMMON side effects Irritation Of The Stomach Or Intestines INFREQUENT side effects Abnormal Liver Function Tests A Skin Rash A Toxic Effect On The Central Nervous [webmd.com]

  Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives, or the first sign of a skin rash; fast heartbeat, difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. [cigna.com]

• Intertrigo

  Clinical history revealed that she had been treating a bacterial inguinal intertrigo for 4 days with ciprofloxacin 500 mg tablets twice daily and desloratadine 5 mg tablet once daily. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Kidney Failure

  We present a case of myoglobin-associated kidney failure in the setting of repeated ciprofloxacin administration in a lung transplant patient. Kidney biopsy was critical to establishing the diagnosis and avoiding future exposure. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  Other possible serious side effects and adverse events include liver dysfunction or failure. high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), renal failure (kidney failure), cardiac arrest, hepatitis, stroke, convulsions, seizures, jaundice, leukopenia, C. difficile [medicinenet.com]

  Ciprofloxacin can cause damage to the liver and kidneys, which can result in sudden liver or kidney failure. Patients can also develop problems with making new blood cells, resulting in anemia. [livestrong.com]

  Failure Acute Liver Failure An Abnormal Increase In Muscle Tone Anemia Angina, A Type Of Chest Pain Asthma Atrial Fibrillation Bloody Urine Damage To The Liver And Inflammation Decreased Blood Platelets Depersonalization, A Disconnection Of One's Own [webmd.com]

  You must tell your doctor if your child has ever had any reaction to any antibiotic or if your child has kidney failure. If you have forgotten to tell your doctor, check with the doctor or pharmacist before giving ciprofloxacin to your child. [medicinesforchildren.org.uk]

• Headache

  Headache, confusion, seizures, cortical visual disturbances or blindness are the key symptoms. As this syndrome is reversible and readily treated by interrupting or discontinuing the aetiology, it should sharply be acknowledged. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  Common ciprofloxacin side effects may include: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain; vaginal itching or discharge; headache; or abnormal liver function tests. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. [drugs.com]

  Stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have symptoms such as: headache, hunger, irritability, numbness, tingling, burning pain, confusion, agitation, paranoia, problems with memory or concentration, thoughts of suicide, or sudden [uofmhealth.org]

  Headache hit as well and anxiety. After reading reviews and dangers, I refused to continue taking this and was put on Cephalexin instead. [everydayhealth.com]

• Encephalopathy

  Hemiballism accompanied by mental changes imposed a diagnostic challenge in the differentiation between hepatic encephalopathy and stroke. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Radiculopathy

  After standard therapy with pharmacotherapy and physical therapy for radiculopathy failed, magnetic resonance imaging was performed showing near complete avulsion of the right hamstring tendons from the ischial tuberosity. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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