Antimicrobials
Ciprofloxacin

Ciprofloxacin

High
Excellent

Dosing

General Information

Monitor QTc in patients with increased risk.

  • QTc prolongation
  • Dysglycemia
  • CNS toxicity including confusion, psychosis
  • Tendinopathy and rupture
  • GI upset
  • Weakness exacerbation in myasthenia gravis
  • Rash
  • Retinal detachment
  • CYP1A2 inhibitor - multiple interactions possible
  • QTc prolongation - increased risk with other agents that prolong QTc
  • Di- & Trivalent cations including Al, Ca, Fe, Mg (antacids, dairy products, iron supplements, some enteral feeds) - decreased absorption
  • Cyclosporine - increased levels of cyclosporine
  • Warfarin - increased INR
  • Decreases phenytoin levels

May exacerbate muscle weakness in persons with myasthenia gravis. Avoid Use.

Antimicrobial class: Fluoroquinolone

Pregnancy category: C