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Prescribed for Bladder Infection, Anthrax, Bone infection, Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare - Treatment, Tuberculosis - Active, Traveler's Diarrhea, Skin or Soft Tissue Infection, Shigellosis,... View more

Ciprofloxacin is an effective antibiotic that treats a wide variety of infections; however, it should not be given to children aged less than 18 and in adults it should be reserved for infections... View more

Nitrofurantoin is an effective antibiotic with a low risk of inducing bacterial resistance that is used specifically to treat urinary tract infections caused by susceptible bacteria. Long-term use... View more

Prescription only

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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Drug Class

Side Effects

See the full ofloxacin side effects document.

Commonly reported side effects include: pyelonephritis, arthralgia, musculoskeletal signs and symptoms.

See the full ciprofloxacin side effects document.

See the full nitrofurantoin side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 50 tablet
Dosage 400 mg
Per Unit* $5.68
Cost* $284.02

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Quantity 1 tablet
Dosage 500 mg
Per Unit* $11.09
Cost* $11.09

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Quantity 2 capsule
Dosage macrocrystals 100 mg
Per Unit* $5.61 - $6.53
Cost* $11.21 - $13.05

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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Yes (this medicine)

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral tablet
  • Intravenous solution
  • Oral powder for reconstitution
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet, extended release
  • Oral capsule
  • Oral suspension

Brand Names
Floxin, Floxin IV Cipro, Cipro Cystitis Pack, Cipro I.V., Cipro XR Furadantin, Macrobid, Macrodantin

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

7.5 hours

4 hours

1 hour

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
B
Category B No proven risk in humans

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FDA Alerts

FDA Alerts (6)

FDA Alerts (7)

N/A

Drug Interactions

A total of 444 drugs are known to interact with ofloxacin:

  • 98 major drug interactions (459 brand and generic names)
  • 286 moderate drug interactions (2439 brand and generic names)
  • 60 minor drug interactions (163 brand and generic names)

A total of 593 drugs are known to interact with ciprofloxacin:

  • 140 major drug interactions (604 brand and generic names)
  • 376 moderate drug interactions (2680 brand and generic names)
  • 77 minor drug interactions (222 brand and generic names)

A total of 163 drugs are known to interact with nitrofurantoin:

  • 10 major drug interactions (22 brand and generic names)
  • 129 moderate drug interactions (586 brand and generic names)
  • 24 minor drug interactions (127 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
  • Do not take ciprofloxacin with dairy products such as milk or yogurt, or with calcium-fortified... View more

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

December 28, 1990

October 22, 1987

February 06, 1953

WADA Class

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N/A

N/A

N/A

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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

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